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The anticipation for Major League Baseball's 2024 season has reached its zenith as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres prepare to face off in the Seoul Series 2024.
This momentous occasion marks not only the beginning of the MLB season but also the first official MLB regular-season games to be held in South Korea.
The series promises to be an electrifying display of baseball talent, featuring the official debut of Shohei Ohtani with the Dodgers and showcasing both teams' star power.
Ohtani's multifaceted talent as both a pitcher and hitter has already captivated baseball fans worldwide, and his performance in Seoul is highly anticipated.
The Dodgers will also highlight their investment in stars like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, adding to the team's formidable lineup.
On the Padres' side, the departure of Juan Soto is notable, but the team remains strong with Latin stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.
Additionally, the Padres boast local support in Korea with Ha-Seong Kim, adding an exciting dynamic to the team's roster.
What time does Dodgers vs Padres start?
Game 1 of the Seoul Series 2024 Dodgers vs Padres will be this Wednesday, March 20 at 6:05 am ET (3:05 am PT) at the Gocheok SkyDome in Seoul, South Korea.
- ET: 6:05 AM
- CT: 5:05 AM
- MT: 4:05 AM
- PT: 3:05 AM
Where to watch Dodgers vs Padres on TV in the USA?
The US broadcast will be on ESPN with local restrictions for Los Angeles and San Diego, where the game will be available on SportsNet LA and Padres.TV, respectively.
Where can I watch Dodgers vs Padres online?
- ESPN+
- Fubo
Dodgers vs Padres possible lineups
The likely starting pitchers will be Tyler Glasnow for Los Angeles, and for San Diego, Japan's Yu Darvish, who will face Shohei Ohtani for the first time.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Will Smith, C
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Teoscar Hern�ndez, LF
- James Outman, CF
- Jason Heyward, RF
- Gavin Lux, 2B
San Diego Padres
- Xander Bogaerts, 2B
- Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
- Jake Cronenworth, 1B
- Manny Machado, 3B
- Ha-Seong Kim, SS
- Jurickson Profar, LF
- Luis Campusano, C
- Graham Pauley, 3B
- Jackson Merrill, CF
Dodgers vs Padres Predictions: Who is the favourite to win on Opening Day?
After months of waiting, the 2024 season kicks off today with a must-win game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.
The favourites to win tonight are the Dodgers at -1.5 (-113) odds to win, while the Padres are +1.5 (-108). However, anything could win during the game.