MLB Opening Day 2024 is here—shop products to celebrate baseball season
Pass the peanuts and crackerjacks.
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The 2024 Major League Baseball season is just about to kick into high gear! While the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers have already played in South Korea, all 30 teams will get in on the baseball action today, March 28 for Opening Day 2024.
Whether you’re staying at home or traveling to the ballpark to catch a game, there are many ways to celebrate Opening Day and prepare for the season ahead. From decking yourself out in your favorite team’s apparel to getting the best TV to watch upcoming games, here’s what you need to enjoy baseball season this year.
When is Opening Day 2024?
The Major League Baseball’s 2024 season kicked off on Wednesday, March 20 with the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers playing in South Korea, a first for the MLB. However, Opening Day 2024, when all 30 teams will play, takes place on Thursday, March 28.
MLB Opening Day 2024 Schedule
Milwaukee Brewers at. New York Mets 1:10 p.m. (City Field Stadium)
Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles 3:05 p.m. (Oriole Park at Camden Yards)
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies 3:05 p.m. (Citizens Bank Park)
Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds 4:10 p.m. (Great American Ball Park)
San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 4:10 p.m. (Petco Park)
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers 4:10 p.m. (Dodger Stadium)
Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays 4:10 p.m. (Tropicana Field)
Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals 4:10 p.m. (Kauffman Stadium)
Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox 4:10 p.m. (Guaranteed Rate Field)
Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins 4:10 p.m. (LoanDepot Park)
New York Yankees at Houston Astros 4:10 p.m. (Minute Maid Park)
Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers 7:35 p.m. (Globe Life Field)
Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics 10:07 p.m. (Oakland Coliseum)
Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks 10:10 p.m. (Chase Field)
Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners 10:10 p.m. (T-Mobile Park)
Where to stream MLB Opening Day 2024
Baseball fans can stream the 2024 MLB season on any streaming service that supports live broadcasts such as ESPN+, FuboTV, Hulu, and Sling TV. Games can also be watched on MLB.tv. The Rockies, Padres, and Diamondbacks have created their own services to watch their games, called Rockies.TV, Padres.TV and Dbacks.TV.
Things you need for MLB Opening Day 2024 and beyond
1. MLB apparel
Shop team apparel to get in the MLB spirit.
Whether you’re attending a game or watching from the couch, you'll want to dress up in team apparel to show off your spirit. For those lucky enough to be at the ballpark, we're sure the players will appreciate it. Plus, you never know when you'll be on the jumbotron. From Yankees jerseys to Cubs caps, the MLB Shop has a variety of apparel to show your love for your favorite baseball team. For another option, browse the wealth of apparel at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
2. A clear bag
As far as bringing a bag to the game goes, make sure you're adhering to the MLB's bag policy. Guests are permitted to bring clear, plastic, PVC or vinyl bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. This popular bag from Amazon fits the dimensions perfectly and has over 23,500 five-star reviews, with buyers loving the bag's sturdiness.
Keep all your belongings in a stadium-approved bag.
3. A rain jacket
With a quality jacket, you don't have to let the weather rain on your parade if you're heading to the ballpark on a rainy day. Columbia's rain jackets have thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon and buyers love them for their light and waterproof material.
Enjoy a baseball game even when it's chilly with this jacket.
Enjoy a baseball game even when it's chilly with this jacket.
4. Sunglasses
If the sun is shining, you should bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, both to protect your eyes and so you can watch the game with clarity. The best pair you can buy is the Ray-Ban RB3025 Classic Aviator Sunglasses, which offer 100% UV protection and many style options.
Keep the sun out of your eyes at the game (and look cool while doing it) with these aviators.
5. Binoculars
It doesn’t matter if you’re all the way back in the nosebleed seats; using a pair of binoculars will ensure that you can still get a good look at all the action. The Nikon Aculon A211 10-22x50 is one of the best pairs of binoculars you can buy, with excellent magnification and field-of-view. A more budget-friendly option is Occer 12x25 Binoculars, which are compact and waterproof.
See players up close at the ballpark with these binoculars.
These binoculars are a more budget-friendly option.
6. Hand sanitizer
Whether you're snacking on peanuts or Cracker Jacks, if you're eating at the ball game, it's probably a good idea to pack some quality hand sanitizer to keep germs away. Washing up before you eat will make sure that no stomach bug cuts your game day short.
Keep germs at bay using hand sanitizer.
7. Sunscreen
Having the sun beat down on you for an extended period can cause damage to your skin, so we recommend using quality sunscreen. The best mineral sunscreen we've tested is the Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 50 Sunscreen, which has a pleasant smell and doesn't leave a white sheen when applied.
Protect your skin from the sound with this great-smelling hand sanitizer.
8. A TV
When watching games at home, you'll want a television that can capture all of the great moments in high definition. If you want the best-of-the-best, grab the LG C3, which we love for its amazing picture quality and robust gaming features. If you're more budget-minded, our value pick for the best television is the Hisense U8H which features great contrast and is easy to use.
The LG C3 is the best television we've tested.
The Hisense U8H is our budget pick for the best TV.
9. A streaming device
A streaming device will make watching the games on your TV easier. Of all the streaming devices we've tested, our favorite is the Roku Ultra. It can be controlled with your voice via the Voice Remote Pro, it's fast, and it supports both 4K and Dolby Vision, making for visually impressive games.
Stream the games with ease using the Roku Ultra.
10. A popcorn popper
Looking for a simple, tasty and relatively healthy snack while you watch the game at home? Look no further than air-popped popcorn. The best popper we've tested is the Cuisinart Pop And Serve Popcorn Maker. It's affordable, easy to use, even easier to store, and it makes popcorn quickly.
Chow down on a tasty snack during the game.
11. Coasters
Planning on having a watch party? Nothing goes with baseball quite like an ice-cold beer. Keep your table clean by using coasters. Lifver's drink coasters are the best-rated ones on Amazon, with over 11,000 five-star reviews. Reviewers love them for their stylish aesthetic and quality build.
Drink during the game without getting your table dirty.
12. Baseball glove
Looking to celebrate your love of the game by playing a game yourself? To celebrate Opening Day, we recommend gathering your team of choice and picking up some equipment at Dick’s Sporting Goods like this quality baseball glove from Rawlings.
Play a game of baseball to commemorate Opening Day.
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