SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – In a historic move, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will kick off the MLB’s first regular season game in South Korea, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The matchup will feature Shohei Ohtani making his regular season debut in Dodger blue against Tyler Glasnow, who will also be making his Dodgers debut against the Padres’ Yu Darvish.
Both teams have been in Seoul for several days, overcoming any jet lag and getting some playing time at the Gocheok Sky Dome by facing the Korean National Baseball Team and KBO teams in exhibition games. However, the upcoming game marks the beginning of the 2024 regular season for both teams.
Preceding the official season opener, the Padres and Dodgers will play a few more spring training games to finalize preparations for the competitive season ahead. The early season clash in South Korea adds an international flair to the MLB calendar, with Ohtani’s much-anticipated Dodgers debut adding significant excitement to the game.
As the game unfolds, both teams will look to set the tone for the rest of the season and make a statement in front of a global audience. The atmosphere at the Gocheok Sky Dome is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating the start of a new era in MLB history with the first regular season game in South Korea.