MLB opening Day 2025: Season Kicks Off with Marquee Matchups
Baseball season is officially underway! Major league Baseball’s Opening Day 2025 took place on Thursday, March 27, marking the start of a new season with a full slate of games. Fans across the United States and Canada are gearing up for months of exciting baseball action, culminating in the playoffs in October.
What to Expect This Season
Each MLB team is set to play 162 games during the regular season. The ultimate goal is to secure a spot in the playoffs, with teams vying for the coveted title across the National League and American League, each further divided into three divisions.
Opening Day & Day 2 Schedule and Results
Here’s a look at the schedule for the first two days of the MLB season, including the starting pitchers for each game. *All times are ET (Eastern Time). Add six hours for Italian time.*
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Milwaukee Brewers @ New York Yankees – 3:05 PM – Peralta, F vs.Rodón
- Baltimore Orioles @ toronto Blue Jays – 3:07 PM – Eflin vs. Berríos
- Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers – 4:05 PM – Crochet vs.Eovaldi
- Philadelphia Phillies @ Washington Nationals – 4:05 PM – Wheeler vs. Gore
- Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals – 4:10 PM – Bibee vs. Ragans
- New York Mets @ Houston Astros – 4:10 PM – Holmes, C vs. Valdez, F
- San francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds – 4:10 PM – Webb vs. Greene, H
- Atlanta Braves @ San Diego Padres – 4:10 PM – Sale vs. King, M
- Los Angeles Angels @ Chicago White Sox – 4:10 PM – Kikuchi vs. Burke, S
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins – 4:10 PM – Skenes vs.Alcantara, S
- Minnesota Twins @ St. Louis Cardinals – 4:15 PM – López, P vs. Gray, S
- Detroit Tigers @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 7:10 PM – Skubal vs.Snell
- Chicago Cubs @ arizona Diamondbacks – 10:10 PM – Steele vs. Gallen
- Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 10:10 PM – Severino, L vs. Gilbert,L
Friday,March 28,2025
- Colorado Rockies @ Tampa Bay Rays – 4:10 PM – Freeland vs. Pepiot
- Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue jays – 7:07 PM – Morton, C vs. Gausman
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins – 7:10 PM – TBD vs. Gillispie
- Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers – 8:05 PM – Houck vs.TBD
- New York Mets @ Houston Astros – 8:10 PM – Megill vs. TBD
- Chicago cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 9:40 PM – Taillon vs. Kelly, M
- Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 9:40 PM – Springs vs. Castillo, Luis M.
- Atlanta Braves @ San Diego Padres – 9:40 PM – López, R vs. Cease
- Detroit Tigers @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 10:10 PM – TBD vs. Yamamoto
how to Watch MLB games
MLB TV, the league’s official streaming service, offers a subscription package with access to numerous games. In addition, select games are frequently enough available for free streaming via the MLB app.
**PAA Question 2:** Are there any MLB Opening Day games scheduled for primetime viewing in Eastern Time?
MLB Opening Day 2025: Your Questions Answered
Get ready for another exciting season of Major League Baseball! Here’s a rapid Q&A to help you navigate the games.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Opening day 2025 take place?
Opening Day 2025 was on Thursday, March 27th.
How many games will each team play?
each team plays 162 games during the regular season.
What time zone are the game times in?
All times listed are in Eastern Time (ET). for those in Italy, add six hours to convert to your local time.
Where can I watch the games?
You can watch MLB games through MLB TV, the league’s official streaming service, or on the MLB app.Some games may also be available on free streaming through the MLB app.
What were the Opening Day matchups?
- Milwaukee Brewers @ New York Yankees – 3:05 PM
- Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays – 3:07 PM
- Boston Red sox @ Texas Rangers – 4:05 PM
- Philadelphia phillies @ Washington Nationals – 4:05 PM
- Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals – 4:10 PM
- New York Mets @ houston Astros – 4:10 PM
- San Francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds – 4:10 PM
- Atlanta Braves @ San Diego Padres – 4:10 PM
- Los Angeles Angels @ Chicago white Sox – 4:10 PM
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins – 4:10 PM
- Minnesota Twins @ St. Louis Cardinals – 4:15 PM
- Detroit Tigers @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 7:10 PM
- Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 10:10 PM
- Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 10:10 PM
What are some of the Day 2 matchups?
- Colorado Rockies @ Tampa Bay Rays – 4:10 PM
- Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays – 7:07 PM
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins – 7:10 PM
- Boston red Sox @ texas Rangers – 8:05 PM
- New York Mets @ Houston Astros – 8:10 PM
- Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 9:40 PM
- Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 9:40 PM
- Atlanta Braves @ San Diego Padres – 9:40 PM
- Detroit Tigers @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 10:10 PM
Now that you’re equipped with the essential details, get ready to enjoy the 2025 MLB season! Don’t miss out on the action.
