The Dodgers’ second title defence is now underway. Following the Grand Tour of 2025, the team begins a new campaign with a traditional length Spring Training.
High Prices for Opening Night
Many have voiced concerns about the cost of tickets, particularly for Opening Day. Loge tickets are available directly from the team for over £400. The secondary market also reflects the high demand, with prices ranging from £160 to over £630, depending on location.
The Dodger tax is in full effect for Opening Night, with high prices across the board. Some fans have expressed their frustration as they’ve become aware of the prices.
One person reacted to the news, noting they have grown accustomed to expensive Dodgers tickets. They stated that they could swap tonight’s prices for games in San Diego, San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, Seattle and West Sacramento with mild reductions to both the floor and ceiling of prices.
Ticket Costs Compared to Past Games
Ticket prices for Opening Night are significantly lower than those for Game 1 of the 2025 season. In that instance, tickets cost the equivalent of two used cars. One consolation for the financial pain was that the games were an actual showcase international event that somehow spawned a mediocre documentary that one can literally start streaming on CNN’s streaming platform today.
The ticket for 2025’s Game 1 cost more than the ticket for 2025’s Game 179, albeit not by much. The sticker price for both tickets was comparable; it was just that capitalism (and the corresponding demand) exploded as planned.
Impact on the Casual Fan
There is an argument that the Dodgers’ success is now negatively affecting those who would just like to enjoy the ride. The Dodgers have built a financial juggernaut running on all cylinders. Some worry if the casual fan is about to be burned.
After seeing friends and acquaintances gripe about how much they spent on Opening Day tickets, one person decided to take a look. After seeing Loge tickets for over £400 directly from the team, they checked the secondary market, starting with TickPick. They are not sponsored by them; they just abhor paying garbage fees if they can help it.
What they found did not surprise them in the least: one could look at a seat-map range for tonight’s game and be forgiven for thinking the postseason had already started.
Despite the high costs, there is sympathy for anyone experiencing sticker shock, as it can be disheartening.