LOS ANGELES – The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers continue the MLB regular season with their official home opener against the Detroit Tigers today – Thursday, March 27 – at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
The game will broadcast live on ESPN with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern. (4:10 p.m. Pacific). Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the season opener for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. FuboTV is also offering $25 off your first month on Pro and Elite plans.
SlingTV also has promotional offers for new customers.
The game will also stream live on ESPN Plus. You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $11.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $119.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDirecTV Stream$74.99Yes5-dayNoFuboTV$84.99Yes7-day$25 off first month (Pro, Elite)SlingTV$45.99NoN/AHalf off first month ESPN Plus$11.99 NoN/ANo
The Dodgers
After claiming two games against the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series, the World Series champion Dodgers (2-0) are back in The States to continue the title defense. The lineup is much of the same as Los Angeles touts a juggernaut of power, speed, and of course, a generational talent in Shohei Ohtani.
Dodgers players to watch
It didn’t take long for NL MVP Shohei Ohtani to deliver the lumber in Tokyo. He has one home run, one RBI and three runs scored with a .375 batting average and a 1.375 OPS.
Shortstop Mookie Betts delivered a postseason to remember. His time in Tokyo wasn’t too shabby, tallying a home run and three RBI with a 2.14 batting average.
First baseman Freddie Freeman makes up the final spot in a gauntlet 1-2-3 punch at the top of the lineup. He dazzled in Tokyo, crushing three home runs and six RBI with a 2.12 batting average and a .781 OPS.
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The Tigers
Detroit is riding high after their first postseason berth in a decade, which came about after a significant surge to end the regular season. They were defeated by the Cleveland Guardians in an epic five-game series. Reigning Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal looks for another brilliant campaign.
Tigers players to watch
First baseman Spencer Torkelson batted .326 with four home runs and nine RBI in the spring. The breakout season could be on the horizon after securing a spot on Opening Day.
Left fielder Riley Greene echoed the stellar Grapefruit League play with a .302 batting average while adding two home runs, six RBI and three doubles.
Second baseman Colt Keith flashed his future last season with 13 home runs, 61 RBI and 11 stolen bases with a 2.60 batting average.
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Today’s pitching matchup
LOS Blake Snell (0-0) vs. DET Tarik Skubal (0-0)
Snell went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 104 innings last season. He gets the assignment, and it’s one that he is familiar with. This is Snell’s second time facing a reigning Cy Young winner on Opening Day. He signed a five-year, $182 million deal in L.A.
The Dodgers bullpen was brilliant in their championship run. The group is fresh and ready to pick up where they left off in October.
Skubal went 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA in 192 innings last year. A textbook season that netted him the coveted AL Cy Young and the AL Triple Crown. The follow-up will be a fascinating one in what figures to be a crowded AL Central. Skubal is making his second consecutive Opening Day start.
Don’t expect any pitching chaos from manager A.J. Hinch, but the Tigers are packed with a formidable unit of multi-inning pitchers with all types of talents, just in case they get into a jam.
Who are the announcers for Dodgers vs. Tigers?
Karl Ravech (play-by-play), David Cone (analyst) and Eduardo Perez will be the announcers while Buster Olney reports from the dugout.
What are the latest odds for Dodgers vs. Tigers?
Spread: LOS: (-1.5), DET: (+1.5)
Moneyline: LOS: (-136), DET: (+162)
Run total: 6.5
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Dodgers vs. Tigers game on TV and streaming services:
What: MLB baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern (4:10 p.m. Pacific)
Where: Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, Calif.
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (promotional offers)
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