The Detroit Tigers open their 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game road series.
It’s Detroit’s earliest start to a season. The previous earliest start for the franchise was March 28 (2024 and 2019).
After opening the season with a six-game road trip, the Tigers will have their home Opening Day game at Comerica Park on Friday, April 4. Detroit will host the Chicago White Sox, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET.
The starting lineups for the Tigers and Dodgers were announced Thursday afternoon. Check them out below.
What is the Detroit Tigers starting lineup for Opening Day?
Starting pitcher: Tarik Skubal
- Andy Ibáñez, 3B
- Gleyber Torres, 2B
- Riley Greene, LF
- Spencer Torkelson, DH
- Manuel Margot, RF
- Colt Keith, 1B
- Javier Báez, SS
- Jake Rogers, C
- Ryan Kreidler, CF
What is the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup for Opening Day?
Starting pitcher: Blake Snell
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Teoscar Hernández, RF
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Tommy Edman, CF
- Will Smith, C
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Miguel Rojas, 2B
- Andy Pages, LF
When is the Tigers vs. Dodgers game?
First pitch for Thursday’s season opener is set for 7 p.m. ET. The teams continue their three-game series on Friday at 10:10 p.m. ET. First pitch in the final game of the series is at 9:10 p.m. ET on Saturday.
How to watch the Tigers vs. Dodgers game
Fans who can’t make it to Los Angeles can watch the game on ESPN. You can also listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket.
Are the Tigers or Dodgers predicted to win?
FanDuel Sportsbook has set the line at Tigers -164, Dodgers +134. The over/under is 6.5 runs.
Joseph BuczekJoe Buczek is manager of digital content and promotion at CBS Detroit. He previously worked at WWTV, the Grand Traverse Insider, the Leader and the Kalkaskian, the Oakland Press and the Morning Sun.
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