MLB Opening Day 2025 begins on March 27

Major League Baseball is starting its 2025 season earlier than usual. The traditional Opening Day is on March 27, making it the earliest ever. The season will actually begin on March 18 and 19 with two games in Japan between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Opening Day, 26 teams will play their games, while the matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the Tampa Bay Rays will take place on March 28. This scheduling change is due to repairs needed at the Rays' home field, impacted by Hurricane Milton. Fans can watch the games on several channels, including ESPN, MLB Network, and local broadcasting stations. For those without cable, streaming options include Fubo, DirecTV, and MLB.TV. ESPN will showcase some games, like the Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. On March 27, various matchups will take place at different times. Notable games include the Astros against the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Baltimore Orioles. The last game for Opening Day will be on March 28 with the Rays playing the Rockies.