The 2025 MLB season will commence with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs facing off in the Tokyo Series at the Tokyo Dome from March 18-19. This two-game series celebrates MLB's return to Japan for the first time since 2019 and honors the 25th anniversary of MLB games in Japan. Both teams will also engage in exhibition matches against local NPB teams. Notably, this event marks an ongoing trend as MLB aims to grow its international presence, following last year's series in South Korea. Star pitchers from Japan are expected to take the mound for both teams.
The Tokyo Series will feature the Dodgers and Cubs at the Tokyo Dome, marking MLB's first Opening Series in Japan since 2019 and celebrating 25 years since the first regular season games.
With the Dodgers playing in their fourth international series, they previously visited Australia, Mexico, and China. The Tokyo Dome was chosen to avoid weather concerns.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga are expected to start for their teams on Opening Day, showcasing the growing talent of Japanese pitchers in MLB.
The Tokyo Dome, which opened in 1988, has a capacity of up to 55,000 for events and is a significant venue for international baseball.
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