Welcome back to some sense of normalcy after over a year, as Friday kicks off opening weekend at Dodgers Stadium.
Thanks to COVID restrictions, only 15,000 fans will be able to attend the home opener and there will be limitations on where they can go and what they can do.
Friday’s opener includes special ceremonies throughout the three-game weekend series against the Washington Nationals.
Dodger players and coaches will receive their 2020 World Series rings and raise their championship banner on Friday, while Saturday’s pregame will include a tribute to Tommy Lasorda and Sunday will honor the 40th anniversary of Fernandomania.
Stadium and auto gates will open at 10:30 a.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 11:45 a.m. for pregame ceremonies before the 1:10 p.m. game.
According to a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Garcetti, the initial reopening of Dodger Stadium to fans will not impact the vaccination site. A spokesman for the Dodgers confirmed to Los Angeles magazine that the organization is currently trying to finalize reopening plans.
For all other games, parking lots will open 1 1/2 hours prior to the game. Stadium gates will open one hour before first pitch.
The team will wear special-edition Nike jerseys and New Era caps throughout the weekend featuring gold-outlined logos, a World Series champions patch and a gold “VII” on the sleeve in recognition of the franchise’s seven championships. The jerseys and caps will go on sale exclusively at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers Clubhouse stores throughout Los Angeles and Dodgers.com starting on April 9 at 12 p.m. before a broader release on April 12.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation will also host a charity auction featuring a set of the special edition game-worn jerseys on dodgers.com/auctions. Net proceeds will benefit Baby2Baby and help provide 10,000 emergency COVID-19 care kits to children living in overcrowded conditions or experiencing homelessness.
Following the weekend series, the Dodgers will host the Rockies for three games on April 13, 14 and 15, when the Dodgers and Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.
Tickets for April games are available at Dodgers.com/Tickets, and fans are also encouraged to check availability on the Dodgers’ secondary market partner StubHub. Fans should also visit the Dodgers’ Fan Safety Portal at Dodgers.com/FanSafety to learn more about the club’s policies and procedures for the start of the 2021 season.
