Exciting Matchups Await as MLB Opening Day Kicks Off!

The anticipation is over—MLB Opening Day is here at last! Out of 30 teams, 28 will face off on Thursday, with an exciting opening clash between the Colorado Rockies and Tampa Bay Rays slated for Friday. Kicking off the action, the New York Yankees will battle the Milwaukee Brewers on ESPN at 3:05 p.m. ET.

The excitement ramps up shortly after with a slew of games, nine in total, all set to start between 4:05 p.m. ET and 4:15 p.m. ET. Fans can look forward to Juan Soto making his much-anticipated debut for the New York Mets as they face the Houston Astros, along with a thrilling National League matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres.

The excitement continues into the evening when the Los Angeles Dodgers will ceremoniously raise their World Series banner before squaring off against the Detroit Tigers at 7:10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The night doesn’t end there, as it features two West Coast night-cap games, including Zac Gallen leading the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs. Our trusty reporters will be on hand to offer pregame insights, deliver lineup announcements, provide live updates, and share key takeaways as the day unfolds.