MLB Tokyo Series Opens with Historic Dodgers-Cubs Matchup

The 2025 MLB season begins in Japan with the first-ever Opening Day featuring two Japanese starting pitchers and Shohei Ohtani's highly anticipated return.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will open the 2025 MLB season with a two-game series at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers and Shota Imanaga of the Cubs will make history as the first Japanese pitchers to face off on Opening Day.
Shohei Ohtani, playing as the Dodgers' designated hitter, returns to Japan for the first time in an MLB regular-season game, drawing significant fanfare.
The event highlights MLB's international expansion efforts, leveraging Japan's strong baseball culture and showcasing five Japanese players across both teams.
The Tokyo Series has generated immense excitement in Japan, with high ticket demand, extensive media coverage, and live broadcasts on major international platforms.