Overview

• The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will face off on Opening Day at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:10 a.m. ET.
• The series highlights five Japanese players, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Shōta Imanaga, and Seiya Suzuki, marking a significant moment for Japanese talent in MLB.
• Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cubs ace Shōta Imanaga are set to start the opener, with Roki Sasaki making his MLB debut in Game 2 on Wednesday.
• Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan as a designated hitter after recovering from injuries sustained during the Dodgers' 2024 World Series win.
• The Tokyo Series reflects MLB's ongoing efforts to expand its international presence, with high local demand for tickets and global streaming options available.