LOS ANGELES \u2014 The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday kickoff their 2026 season against the Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m. for the pregame elements before the 5:30 p.m. game. Earvin \u201cMagic\u201d Johnson will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.<\/p>\n
Gospel singer Keith Williams Jr. will sing the National Anthem, accompanied by a flyover from two F-35C planes from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron NINE from the Detachment Edwards Air Force Base. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Also on Thursday, the 2025 World Series emblem, adorned on the right field reserved rafters, and the World Series flag will be raised.<\/p>\n
Fan favorite, recently retired, and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw will make his broadcast debut as an analyst.<\/p>\n
For fans looking to refresh their team merch, the official Dodger stores will open alongside stadium gates on Opening Day at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Auto and stadium gates will also open at 2:30 p.m. on Opening Day.<\/p>\n
Metro\u2019s Dodger Stadium Express (DSE) is free-for-all ticket holders, and fans are encouraged to use public transportation to connect to the DSE at Union Station and Harbor Gateway Transit Center.<\/p>\n
The DSE will operate three hours prior to the first pitch, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Opening Day.<\/p>\n
On Friday night\u2019s pregame ceremonies will honor the Dodgers\u2019 World Series title with a ring ceremony. Players will receive their championship rings.<\/p>\n
The Dodgers, who won back-to-back World Series, are seeking a three-peat.<\/p>\n