The star-studded Dodgers begin their World Series title defense in the Tokyo Series against the Cubs, opening the 2025 MLB season.
Los Angeles and Chicago will play a pair of games in front of 55,000 rabid fans at the Tokyo Dome, with first pitch set for 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19.
The latest stop in MLB’s World Tour doubles as a homecoming for the sport’s premier Japanese talent. Southpaw Shota Imanaga and flame-throwing Yoshinobu Yamamoto will duel in Game 1, while rookie Roki Sasaki makes his much-anticipated debut in Game 2.
Shohei Ohtani already made headlines in the Dodgers’ exhibition matchup against the Yomiuri Giants, launching a sky-scraping home run. The reigning National League MVP will look to improve upon his audacious 2024 in which he posted the first 50-50 season in MLB history.
Expectations are understandably high for the Dodgers, and they’re raised for the Cubs, too. Chicago missed the postseason last year, but with reinforcements like star outfielder Kyle Tucker in the fold, the NL Central is within reach.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about the 2025 Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Cubs, including TV and live stream information.
What time does Dodgers vs. Cubs start?
- Date: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19
- Time: 6 a.m. ET | 5 a.m. CT | 3 a.m. PT
Game 1 of Dodgers vs. Cubs is set for 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 18. The two teams will meet again 24 hours later, with Game 2 set for 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 19.
Both games will be played at the Tokyo Dome in Bunkyō, Toyko, Japan.
How to watch Dodgers vs. Cubs: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Fox | FS1
- Live stream: Fubo
The opening game of the Tokyo Series will air live on Fox, while Game 2 will broadcast nationally on FS1.
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Dodgers schedule 2025
Here’s a look at the Dodgers upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 18 | vs Cubs* | 6 a.m. |
| March 19 | vs Cubs* | 6 a.m. |
| March 23 | vs Angels | 8:10 p.m. |
| March 24 | at Angels | 9:07 p.m. |
| March 25 | at Angels | 9:07 p.m. |
*Denotes regular season games
Cubs schedule 2025
Here’s the upcoming schedule for the Cubs:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 18 | vs Dodgers* | 6 a.m. |
| March 19 | vs Dodgers* | 6 a.m. |
| March 21 | vs Padres | 4:05 p.m. |
| March 22 | vs Rockies | 4:05 p.m. |
| March 23 | vs Athletics | 4:05 p.m. |
*Denotes regular season games
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