A guide to attending MLB Opening Day — what it is, why it's special, and how to plan a trip to your team's home opener. Evergreen guide from Chasing Stadiums.
Opening Day marks the first game of the MLB regular season and is a celebration at every ballpark — pregame ceremonies, full houses, and a sense of renewal. A team's home opener is one of the most festive days on the baseball calendar.
Because home openers sell out fast, decide early which team's Opening Day you want to attend, then watch for the official schedule release to confirm the date and plan travel and tickets. Arrive early for the pregame ceremonies.
Pair your team's Opening Day with a city baseball guide and a stadium guide from Chasing Stadiums to plan the day, and track the game in your MLB Passport. Dates vary each year, so always confirm with the official schedule.
Opening Day is at the start of the MLB regular season each spring. The exact date is set every season, so check the official MLB or team schedule.
It's the first game of the season, celebrated at every ballpark with pregame ceremonies and sold-out crowds — one of the most festive days on the baseball calendar.
Home openers are among the hardest tickets of the year, so decide early which team's Opening Day you want to attend and plan as soon as the schedule is released.