The 2024 MLB season is set to kick off next week with the first regular-season games already underway. Although MLB Opening Day is scheduled for March 28, the season has already commenced with the Dodgers and Padres facing off in Seoul, South Korea. This two-game set between the NL West rivals is just the beginning, as fans eagerly await the full-fledged start of the season.
On Thursday, March 28, all 30 teams will be in action, marking the official MLB Opening Day. The day will begin at 1:10 p.m. ET with the Mets hosting the Brewers at Citi Field. A lineup of games, including Phillies-Braves, Dodgers-Cardinals, and Astros-Yankees, will follow suit in the afternoon. The reigning champion Rangers will also celebrate their 2023 World Series title before hosting the Cubs at 7:35 p.m. ET, while Mariners vs. Red Sox will close the day with a three-game nightcap.
Despite a few big-name starters being sidelined due to injuries, aces like Zack Wheeler, Corbin Burnes, Spencer Strider, and Logan Webb are still set to take the mound. Additionally, Opening Day will mark Juan Soto’s first game for the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani’s home debut for his new team at Dodger Stadium.
Here’s a complete look at the MLB Opening Day schedule for 2024:
- Mets vs. Brewers (Jose Quintana vs. Freddy Peralta), 1:10 p.m. ET
- Orioles vs. Angels (Corbin Burnes vs. Patrick Sandoval), 3:05 p.m. ET
- Phillies vs. Braves (Zack Wheeler vs. Spencer Strider), 3:05 p.m. ET
- Reds vs. Nationals (Frankie Montas vs. Josiah Gray), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Padres vs. Giants (TBD vs. Logan Webb), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Dodgers vs. Cardinals (TBD vs. Miles Mikolas), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Rays vs. Blue Jays (Zach Eflin vs. José Berríos), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Marlins vs. Pirates (Jesús Luzardo vs. Mitch Keller), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Royals vs. Twins (Cole Ragans vs. Pablo López), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Astros vs. Yankees (Framber Valdez vs. Nestor Cortes), 4:10 p.m. ET
- White Sox vs. Tigers (Garrett Crochet vs. Tarik Skubal), 4:10 p.m. ET
- Rangers vs. Cubs (Nathan Eovaldi vs. Justin Steele), 7:35 p.m. ET
- Guardians vs. A’s (Alex Wood vs. Shane Bieber), 10:07 p.m. ET
- Diamondbacks vs. Rockies (Zac Gallen vs. Kyle Freeland), 10:10 p.m. ET
- Mariners vs. Red Sox (Luis Castillo vs. Brayan Bello), 10:10 p.m. ET
As the 2024 MLB season unfolds, fans can expect an exciting lineup of games and the return of their favorite teams and players to the field.
