MLB Unveils Exciting 2025 Regular-Season Schedule
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced its 2025 regular-season schedule, creating a buzz among baseball fans and analysts alike. The highly-anticipated reveal came on the final day of the 2024 All-Star break, giving fans ample time to mark their calendars for the upcoming season's marquee matchups.
Season Opening in Tokyo
The 2025 season is set to kick off in grand international fashion, with the opening games taking place overseas at the iconic Tokyo Dome. On March 18-19, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs in a thrilling series that promises to capture the attention of baseball enthusiasts worldwide.
This Tokyo series will feature some of the biggest names in baseball, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto from the Dodgers. Representing the Cubs will be Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki. This will be MLB's first return to Japan since the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners opened the 2019 season in Tokyo, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Historic Opening Day
Following the international games, the traditional Opening Day for the 2025 MLB season is scheduled for Thursday, March 27. This date marks the earliest traditional Opening Day in the history of baseball. All 30 teams will be in action, providing a full slate of games for fans to enjoy. Notably, only four divisional matchups will take place on this historic day, setting the stage for a season filled with intriguing cross-division competitions.
The Oakland Athletics will commence their season with a four-game series in Seattle. Following this, they will make history by playing their first-ever game in Sacramento on Monday, March 31, as part of a three-game series against the Cubs.
Rivalry Weekend Highlights
An exciting component of the 2025 schedule is the "Rivalry Weekend," slated for May 16-18. This special weekend will feature 11 series involving division rivals and four series that focus on geographic rivalries, offering fans compelling matchups that are likely to have playoff implications. In a shift from tradition, some interleague rivals will compete in six games instead of the customary four, adding further intensity to these pivotal contests.
All-Star Festivities in Atlanta
The 95th All-Star Game will be hosted at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15. This midseason classic will be the highlight of the All-Star break, which also includes the Futures Game on July 12, the Home Run Derby on July 14, and the 2025 draft commencing on July 13. Truist Park will undoubtedly be in the spotlight as it welcomes the best in baseball for several days of festivities and competition.
Regular Season Finale and Postseason
The regular season is set to conclude with a flourish, featuring all 30 teams in action on Sunday, September 28. This final day will be particularly thrilling, as it includes eight divisional matchups that could decide playoff positions and division winners. Following this conclusion, the postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 30, igniting the race for the 2025 World Series.
The unveiling of the 2025 regular-season schedule has ignited excitement and anticipation across the baseball community. From the international opener in Tokyo to the season's dramatic conclusion, fans can look forward to a year filled with memorable moments and historic milestones. As each team's individual schedule is now accessible on their official websites, fans are sure to be planning their baseball excursions and eagerly awaiting the first pitch of the 2025 season.