MLB Opening Day 2025: How to watch live, full schedule, where to stream, and other details

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The 2025 MLB season began on March 27 with games broadcast on several TV networks and radio stations. Highlighted moments included Ice Cube’s presentation of the World Series trophy to Magic Johnson and Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman and Kirk Gibson’s ceremonial pitch.

The 2025 MLB season kicked off with the Opening Day on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The celebrations featured matchups among 26 MLB teams. Earlier, the Chicago Cubs and the current World Series winner, the LA Dodgers, played two games in Tokyo to mark the season’s opening.

Since MLB Opening Day 2025 has arrived, it is time to update your TV and web streaming plans. Read on to learn how and where to watch MLB games live, where to stream, and other essential details.

The MLB Opening Day 2025 games can be enjoyed on various TV networks and streaming applications. Listeners can also tune in to radio networks to get play-by-play updates.

Tune in to the following TV channels to watch the MLB games live:

Game

TV Channels

Time (ET)

Yankees vs. Brewers

ESPN, Fubo (national)

3:05 p.m.

Blue Jays vs. Orioles

Sportsnet (TOR), MASN2 (BAL)

3:07 p.m.

Rangers vs. Red Sox

RSN (TEX), NESN (BOS)

4:05 p.m.

Nationals vs. Phillies

MASN (WAS), NBCS (PHI)

4:05 p.m.

Royals vs. Guardians

FDSN (KC), CLEGUARDIANS.TV (CLE)

4:10 p.m.

Astros vs. Mets

SCHN (HOU), SNY (NYM)

4:10 p.m.

Reds vs. Giants

FDSN (CIN), NBCS (SF)

4:10 p.m.

Padres vs. Braves

PADRES.TV (SD), FDSN (ATL)

4:10 p.m.

White Sox vs. Angels

CHSN (CWS), FDSN (LAA)

4:10 p.m.

Marlins vs. Pirates

FDSN (MIA), SNP (PIT)

4:10 p.m.

Cardinals vs. Twins

FDSN (STL), MNNT (MIN)

4:15 p.m.

Dodgers vs. Tigers

ESPN, Fubo (national)

7:10 p.m.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

MLB Network, Fubo (national), DBACKS.TV (AZ), MARQ (CHC)

10:10 p.m.

Mariners vs. Athletics

RSNW (SEA), NBCS (ATH)

10:10 p.m.

You can also listen to the games on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and ESPN Radio. Other team-specific radio channels covering the MLB 2025 Opening Day games are:

San Diego Padres: 97.3 The Fan (KWFN-FM) and XEMO-860AM La Poderosa
Chicago White Sox: ESPN Radio, AM-1000
New York Mets: WCBS, channel 880 AM.
Boston Red Sox: WEEI, channel 93.7 FM.
New York Yankees: WFAN 660/101.9 FM and WADO 1280.

(Source: MLB.com)

The MLB Opening Day games are sure to keep you hooked to your TV screens. The key teams are going to lock horns to gain a solid lead in the new season.

To ensure you don’t miss any of the crucial games, here is the full schedule for the MLB Opening Day 2025:

Game

Time (ET)

Yankees vs. Brewers

3:05 p.m.

Blue Jays vs. Orioles

3:07 p.m.

Rangers vs. Red Sox

4:05 p.m.

Nationals vs. Phillies

4:05 p.m.

Royals vs. Guardians

4:10 p.m.

Astros vs. Mets

4:10 p.m.

Reds vs. Giants

4:10 p.m.

Padres vs. Braves

4:10 p.m.

White Sox vs. Angels

4:10 p.m.

Marlins vs. Pirates

4:10 p.m.

Cardinals vs. Twins

4:15 p.m.

Dodgers vs. Tigers

7:10 p.m.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

10:10 p.m.

Mariners vs. Athletics

10:10 p.m.

(Source: MLB.com)

Those searching for a cordless way to enjoy MLB Opening Day 2025 games can tune in to the following streaming services:

Youtube TV
Fubo TV
Sling TV
Hulu with Live TV
DirecTV Stream

Check in advance your packages and update them accordingly for uninterrupted viewing.

Several exciting and emotional moments set the tone for Thursday’s MLB Opening Day 2025.

In Los Angeles, the pregame ceremony marked the Opening Day celebrations. The rapper Ice Cube drove the World Series trophy onto the center field and presented it to Magic Johnson, the legendary former baseball player.

The New York Yankees’ Austin Well added a new leaf in the MLB history by becoming the first catcher to start the game with a home run. The Yankees dominated the Brewers in their first matchup.

Hollywood biggies like Tom Hanks, Josh Groban, and Rob Lowe attended the Opening Day.

The atmosphere became a tad emotional when Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman and Kirk Gibson hugged each other and marked the start of the regular season by throwing the ceremonial pitch to Freeman.

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