What better way to kick off the 2024 MLB season than with Shohei Ohtani’s Dodger debut?
Ohtani and the star-studded Dodgers take on their Southern California rivals, the Padres, in the 2024 Seoul Series in South Korea to commence what should be a thrilling MLB season.
The Dodgers, of course, were the story of the offseason. They traded for Tampa Bay ace Tyler Glasnow and inked prized Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamomoto to a 12-year contract, refurbishing their rotation with star power. But the splash was undoubtedly Ohtani, the coveted two-way superstar signing a $700 million dollar deal to land in Dodger blue.
But you will need to set your alarms to catch the first glimpse at MLB’s latest superteam: Opening Day in Seoul is slated for 6:05 a.m. ET.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about the 2024 season opener, including TV channels and live stream.
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What channel is Dodgers vs. Padres today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2024 season opener between the Dodgers and Padres will air live on ESPN. ESPN will have Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Eduardo Perez (color analyst) and Daniel Kim (reporter) on scene in Seoul, South Korea, for the two-game set.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo. Fubo offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Dodgers vs. Padres start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 20
- Time: 6:05 a.m. ET | 3:05 a.m. PT
Opening Day between the Dodgers and the Padres will begin at around 6:05 a.m. ET (3:05 a.m. PT) on Wednesday, March 20, and the teams will play again at the same time Thursday.
The games will take place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. It marks the first MLB regular-season game to be played in South Korea.
Dodgers schedule 2024
After opening the 2024 MLB season with a two-game set, the Dodgers and Padres will return stateside for several more Spring Training games, before resuming the regular season.
The Dodgers' schedule is outlined below.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| *March 20 | vs Padres (at Seoul) | 6:05 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| *March 21 | vs Padres (at Seoul) | 6:05 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| March 24 | vs Angels | 7:10 p.m. | **SportsNet LA |
| March 25 | vs Angels | 9:10 p.m. | **SportsNet LA, ESPN+ |
| March 26 | at Angels | 9:07 p.m. | **SportsNet LA |
*Denotes regular-season games
**SportsNet LA is a regional network
Padres schedule 2024
Here is the Padres' upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| *March 20 | vs Dodgers (at Seoul) | 6:05 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| *March 21 | vs Dodgers (at Seoul) | 6:05 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| March 25 | vs Mariners^ | 9:40 p.m. | |
| March 26 | vs Mariners^ | 4:10 p.m. | |
| *March 28 | vs Giants | 4:10 p.m. |
*Denotes regular-season games
^Games at Petco Park in San Diego
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