How to View the MLB Tokyo Series 2025: Dodgers vs Cubs Games
The MLB season kicked off on Tuesday, with the Dodgers defeating the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday.
What is the Tokyo Series?
The 2025 Tokyo Series is part of the MLB World Tour, which aims to bring major league teams and players to their global fan base. Previous events included stops in Seoul, Mexico City, London, and Santo Domingo last year.
Game Details
Both matches between the Dodgers and Cubs will count towards the official 2025 regular season standings. The games will be broadcast nationally, with Game 1 airing on FOX at 6:10 a.m. ET on March 18, and Game 2 on FS1 at the same time on March 19. Regional sports networks, SportsNet LA and Marquee, along with MLB.TV, will also carry the games.
Venue
The matches will take place at the Tokyo Dome, which opened in 1988. This indoor stadium is home to the Yomiuri Giants and features a variety of events from MLB games to concerts and mixed martial arts.
History of MLB Season Openers Abroad
This Tokyo Series marks the second consecutive year and the tenth overall occasion that MLB season openers have occurred outside the United States and Canada. Previous international openers span from Monterrey, Mexico in 1999 to a return to Japan in 2019.
Participation of Teams and Players
This event marks the Dodgers’ inaugural appearance in Japan. Although they have played in other international series, this is their first time in Japan. The Cubs faced the Mets in Tokyo in 2000 and played the London Series in 2023. Notably, the Dodgers’ roster includes prominent Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani, while the Cubs feature Seiya Suzuki, highlighting the presence of Japanese stars in both teams.
Community Events
A series of community events, including the MLB Tokyo Series Fan Fest and other interactive experiences, are scheduled to engage fans. Activities include batting experience zones, celebrity appearances, and commemorative exhibitions celebrating the connection between baseball in Japan and major league players.
