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The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their quest for a three-peat Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
After securing back-to-back World Series titles, the Dodgers enter the 2026 campaign as the undisputed team to beat, further bolstering a super-team roster that includes the historic trio of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. If that's not enough, the Dodgers signed All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Chicago Cubs and closer Edwin Diaz from the New York Mets, putting together one of the most talented MLB rosters ever seen.
On the other side, the Diamondbacks are desperate to reclaim their 2023 postseason form — where they beat the Dodgers in the NLDS — after two years on the outside looking in. They start the campaign against a Los Angeles squad that has won 12 of the last 13 NL West titles.
The pitching matchup features a battle of established aces with contrasting momentum. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the reigning World Series MVP, takes the mound for the Dodgers coming off a dominant 2025 season where he fanned 201 batters and posted a 2.49 ERA. He’ll be opposed by Arizona’s Zac Gallen, who is making his fourth consecutive Opening Day start. For Gallen, this is a chance at redemption following a career-high 4.83 ERA last season; for the Diamondbacks, it’s a high-stakes test to see if their core, led by Corbin Carroll, can punch up against the most expensive and talented rotation in baseball.
Here is everything you need to know for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, including TV channel, start time and streaming options.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks will be aired nationally on NBC, with Jason Benetti on play-by-play. He'll be joined by Luis Gonzalez and Orel Hershiser in the booth.
Before the game, Bob Costas (host) and three-time World Series champion Clayton Kershaw (analyst) will host an on-site pregame show, which will include coverage of the Dodgers raising their 2025 World Series championship banner.
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks start time
- Date: Thursday, Mar. 26
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
First pitch between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks is scheduled to be at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Mar. 26. The game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks on SiriusXM, on either channel 89 (Diamondbacks broadcast) or channel 175 (Dodgers broadcast).
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MLB Opening Day schedule 2026
Here's the full slate of games on tap Thursday:
| Mets vs. Pirates | 1:15 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Brewers vs. White Sox | 2:10 p.m. | Brewers.TV, Chicago Sports Network, DIRECTV (Chicago market) |
| Cubs vs. Nationals | 2:20 p.m. | Marquee, Nationals.TV, DIRECTV (Chicago market) |
| Orioles vs. Twins | 3:05 p.m. | MASN, Twins.TV, DIRECTV (Baltimore market) |
| Reds vs. Red Sox | 4:10 p.m. | Reds.TV, NESN, DIRECTV (Boston market) |
| Astros vs. Angels | 4:10 p.m. | SCHN, FanDuel Sports Network West, DIRECTV (Houston market) |
| Padres vs. Tigers | 4:10 p.m. | MLB Network, Padres.TV, Detroit SportsNet, DIRECTV |
| Cardinals vs. Rays | 4:15 p.m. | Cardinals.TV, Rays.TV |
| Phillies vs. Rangers | 4:15 p.m. | NBC Sports Philadelphia, Rangers Sports Network, DIRECTV (Dallas market) |
| Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Mariners vs. Guardians | 10:10 p.m. | Mariners.TV, Guardians.TV |
Diamondbacks schedule 2026
Here's a look at Arizona's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thu, March 26 | at Dodgers | 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri, March 27 | at Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. |
| Sat, March 28 | at Dodgers | 9:10 p.m. |
| Mon, March 30 | vs. Detroit Tigers | 10:10 p.m. |
| Tue, March 31 | vs. Detroit Tigers | 9:40 p.m. |
Dodgers schedule 2026
Here's a look at Los Angeles' next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thu, March 26 | vs. Diamondbacks | 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri, March 27 | vs. Diamondbacks | 10:10 p.m. |
| Sat, March 28 | vs. Diamondbacks | 9:10 p.m. |
| Mon, March 30 | vs. Guardians | 10:10 p.m. |
| Tue, March 31 | vs. Guardians | 10:10 p.m. |
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