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Dodgers Welcome Nationals And Yankees In Thrilling Homestand

Sports and Recreation

May 27, 2023

From: Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers return to Los Angeles after their longest road trip of the season to date and are set to face the Washington Nationals (May 29 – 31) starting on Memorial Day Monday. As the calendar turns to June, the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees for a thrilling three-game series (June 2 – 4). Tickets remain available for all six games of the highly anticipated homestand and can be purchased at Dodgers.com/Tickets. 

The Dodgers will honor all those who have served on Monday with Military Appreciation Night at 6:10 p.m. as the homestand begins. Fans who purchased a special ticket pack will take home a patriotic shirt. Taco Tuesday, presented by Delta Air Lines, will follow the next night at 7:10 p.m. and all attendees will receive a Julio Urías City Connect jersey, sponsored by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel. The finale with the Nationals will conclude on Wednesday with a 1:10 p.m. game. Two of the most historic teams in baseball will face off over the first weekend as the New York Yankees visit Chavez Ravine for the first time since 2019. The Dodgers will join all of Major League Baseball on Friday in recognizing the third annual Lou Gehrig Day to help find a cure for ALS. Fans will enjoy two afternoon starts Saturday and Sunday at 4:15 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. respectively to finish out the weekend. 

All season long, LADF conducts it’s 50/50 raffle at every home game with increased buying opportunities, new kiosks, and added sellers. LADF’s Homebase in Centerfield Plaza has “Buy It Now” autographed memorabilia and LADF branded merchandise including jackets, sweaters, and bobbleheads. Fans can also purchase a personalized ribbon board message at Dodgers.com/ribbonboards. 

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a host of activities and pregame ceremonies throughout the homestand. A schedule and full list of promotions can be found below:

Monday, May 29, 6:10 p.m. vs. Washington Nationals

- Special Ticket Pack: Military Appreciation Night shirt
- Anthem: Keisa Souza
- Ceremonial First Pitch: U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Eduardo Ortega
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Vin Scully Tribute Video
- Pregame ceremonies will include an honor lap around the warning track, featuring 30 veterans, active duty members, and first responders on bicycles. - A recognition will also be held for the 1st Battalion 9th Marines who served in Vietnam.
- Centerfield Plaza will host Groove Guardians, an Air Force band.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Sergeant Raymond Del Rio

Tuesday, May 30, 7:10 p.m. vs. Washington Nationals

- Promotion: Julio Urías City Connect jersey presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
- Anthem: Lulise  
- Centerfield Plaza will feature DJ Deadloop and also serve specialty drinks and food for Taco Tuesday, presented by Delta Air Lines.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Chris Elliot

Wednesday, May 31, 1:10 p.m. vs. Washington Nationals

- Anthem: Norm Lewis
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Blippi & Meekah
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Blippi & Meekah
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Nico Blitz.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: David Matthews

Friday, June 2, 7:10 p.m. vs. New York Yankees

- First Pitch: Phil Green
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Phil Green and family
- Pregame will include a musical performance by Sidline Drumline.
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Jaybird, DJ Ray, and DJ Severe. DJ Hects will also perform on the Reserve Level.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Joe “Peppy” Sciarra
- Postgame will include a DJ battle between DJ Severe and DJ Jaybird.

Saturday, June 3, 4:15 p.m. vs. New York Yankees

- Centerfield Plaza will host the Dave Foreman Experience.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Sabrina Aguilar
- Postgame will include a set by the Dave Forman Experience.

Sunday, June 4, 4:10 p.m. vs. New York Yankees

- Pregame will include a special musical performance by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar.
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Drewkinz and DJ Roueche. DJ Jaybird will spin tunes on the Reserve Level.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Joseph Arrigo