MLB Tokyo Series: Dodgers vs. Cubs – Date, Time & How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the current MLB World Series champions, will play the Chicago Cubs in an intriguing international match to begin the 2025 baseball season. The 2025 MLB Tokyo Series, a unique season-opening event, will pit the two clubs against one another on March 18 and 19 at the Yomiuri Giants’ home stadium, the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Both games will be televised in the United States for baseball fans who are eager to watch the action live. Fox will broadcast the first game on March 18 at 6 a.m. ET, while FS1 will broadcast the second game on March 19 at 6 a.m. ET.

The official MLB Opening Day will take place on Thursday, March 27, with 28 teams starting their regular-season campaigns, following this thrilling international start.

How to Watch Dodgers vs. Cubs in the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series

Dates: March 18-19, 2025
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
TV Channels: Fox, FS1, SportsNet LA (for Los Angeles fans), Marquee (for Chicago fans)
Streaming Options: Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fox Sports App, MLB.TV (blackout restrictions may apply)

Where to Watch the Dodgers vs. Cubs Series

Game 1: Tuesday, March 18 at 6:10 a.m. ET on Fox (also available on SportsNet LA and Marquee)
Game 2: Wednesday, March 19 at 6:10 a.m. ET on FS1 (also available on SportsNet LA and Marquee)

Where to Stream the MLB Tokyo Series in 2025:

FS1 and Fox are available on streaming services like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo. MLB will also broadcast the games. Regional blackout restrictions are in effect for TV.