How to watch 2025 MLB opening weekend games on ESPN
Spring has sprung, and what better way to usher in a new season than with MLB opening weekend action on ESPN.
To kick off Opening Day, reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge and the defending AL champion New York Yankees welcomethe Milwaukee Brewers to the Bronx. Left-handerCarlos Rodón, whorecorded career highs in wins (16) and starts (32) last season,steps in as the Yankees' opening day starter afterGerrit Coleunderwent season-endingTommy John surgery. Milwaukee will likely see a familiar face on the mound in former star closerDevin Williams, who was acquired via trade by New York in December.
In ESPN's second game of the day, reigning AL Cy Young winnerTarik Skubaland the Detroit Tigerstake on reigning unanimous NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers opened their season with apair of winsover theChicago Cubsin Tokyo in which Ohtani homered, reached base five times and scored three runs.
Then, to cap off opening weekend, the Atlanta Braves face theSan Diego Padres at Petco Park in the first Sunday Night Baseball game of 2025.
We have everything you need to know for MLB's Opening Day here.
What are the details for ESPN's opening weekend games?
Thursday, March 27
Brewers at Yankees: 3 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+br/>Tigers at Dodgers: 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+
Sunday, March 30
Braves at Padres: 7 p.m. ET on ESPN
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all the action in the MLB streaming hub.
How can fans access other MLB content from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN MLB hub page for the latest news, analysis, schedules and more.