Opening Day: Here's what to know as Dodgers begin season at home against the Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's Opening Day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and this season the back-to-back World Series champions will look to secure a third consecutive title.
Here are few things you need to know before the big game:
The Dodgers season will start with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 1 kicks off at 5:30 p.m. but fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m. for the Opening Day ceremony.
Stadium gates and the Dodgers team store will both open at 2:30 p.m.
Food from outside the stadium is allowed as long as it's in a clear bag. You can also check out the stadium's concession lineup for the new season.
As for transportation to the big game, Metro's Dodger Stadium Express is free for all ticket holders. It will start operating three hours before first pitch.
Fans can also use public transit to connect to the Dodger Stadium Express at Union Station and Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
Uber, the Dodgers' official rideshare program, is also an option to get to the ballpark. The rideshare service will enter through Gate B just off of Stadium Way to pick up and drop off riders in Lot 1.
Parking is available for $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
If you haven't purchased a ticket to the game yet, some are still available online.
Changes this season
Opening Day 2026 will be the first in 18 seasons where there won't be a locker in the Dodger's clubhouse for pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who hung up his cleats last year. This year, he will transition into the role of broadcaster.
Still, the Boys in Blue will try to get another World Series championship, and they've lined up some new powerhouses on the roaster to help.
The Dodgers secured one of the best closers in the game: former Met Edwin Diaz.
"He gives this team a closer where Dave Roberts doesn't have to wonder 'what am I going to do at the bottom of the 9th inning?'," said Doug McKain, host of "Dodgers Doughout."
If you thought signing the best relief pitcher on the market was enough, you'd be wrong wrong. The Dodgers also grabbed the best bat available.
A line-up that already boasts three former MVPs added prized outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Meanwhile, the field at Dodger Stadium has a sponsor name for the first time in the history of the third-oldest ballpark in the major leagues.
It will now be called Uniqlo Field, part of a historic partnership between the team and the global apparel retailer.
