When does MLB regular season start? Exploring 3 important dates of 2025 schedule

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 2, 2025, 21:24 IST

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The 2025 MLB regular season kicks off on March 20 with an opener in Tokyo, followed by all teams starting on March 27. Fans can look forward to the All-Star Game on July 15 at Truist Park and the season finale on September 28.

When does MLB regular season start? Exploring 3 important dates of 2025 schedule

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Sports fans everywhere have been salivating in anticipation of the return of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season as the country's favorite pastime excitement and thrill becomes a reality again. With every passing season, there come fresh storylines and hope for every one of the teams to chase World Series titles.
With the excitement piling up, you must keep tabs on the significant milestones that will determine the 2025 season. Die-hard fan or casual spectator, the following is all you want to know concerning the start of the MLB regular season and top dates you ought to put on your calendar.

Revealing the start of the 2025 MLB regular season

The 2025 MLB regular season will indeed begin on March 20, 2025, with an internationally promoted opening series. Earlier, as always, MLB is conducting international outreach, and this year the league begins in Tokyo, Japan, with a two-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs.

After the international games, all of Opening Day activity for every one of the 30 teams is March 27, 2025. This is effectively the start of the regular season for all but a handful of the teams since ballparks across the country will again open with baseball's return.

3 Important dates of 2025 MLB schedule you cannot miss

March 27, 2025, is the day when all the teams begin their campaign, and thus it is one of the most prominent dates of the year. Each team gets a new start, and each fan wishes for postseason victory.

July 15, 2025, The 2025 All-Star Game will be hosted at Truist Park, home stadium of the Atlanta Braves. Not only does the mid-season classic showcase the game's superstars, but also as a celebration of baseball culture. The Home Run Derby is always a crowd pleaser as part of the All-Star spectacle.
September 28, 2025, the last day of the regular season is also unique, especially for clubs that are bound for the playoffs. Its finale is drama-laden, unexpected clinches, and bittersweet farewells.
Having such defining dates marked, fans of sports can prepare for an unforgettable 2025 MLB season with vigor, rivalries, and milestone events to be remembered for eternity.
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