How to watch Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks on MLB Opening Day: Time, livestream

The title defense begins tonight.

As the two-time defending World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering a new MLB season with the potential to become the fifth team in baseball history to win three consecutive titles.

The Dodgers open the 2026 season tonight at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, fielding a roster with three former MVPs — Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman — and four additional MLB All Stars, including new additions Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker.

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks resume the three game series tomorrow, with the final game set for Saturday.

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Opening Day start time

First pitch at tonight’s (March 26) Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Dodgers game for free.

Sling TV is an affordable way to watch TV live and stream MLB games; its 14-channel Select plan includes NBC and starts at $19.99/month.

DIRECTV is another great service to try — its five-day free trial includes NBC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the MLB season).

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers starting pitchers

As he has every Opening Day since 2023, RHP Zac Gallen will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. He was 13-15 with a 4.83 ERA in 33 starts last season.

For the second season in a row, RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the Dodgers’ Opening Day starter. Last season, he went 12-8 with 2.49 ERA in 30 starts, without missing a single start throughout the season.

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