How Many Days Until MLB 2027 Opening Day | Live Countdown Timer

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• November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

MLB Opening Day 2027 is set for Thursday, March 25, 2027. That is the earliest traditional Opening Day in Major League history. The season actually starts one night earlier, on Wednesday, March 24, with a single Opening Night game streamed on Netflix. Teams for that game are still to be named.

There is one big catch. The league’s labor deal expires on December 1, 2026, and a lockout is widely expected. The dates below are official today, but they could move. Bookmark this page. Our live countdown tracks every second until first pitch, and we will update it the moment anything changes.

The timer above does the math live, down to the second, in your local time zone.

MLB Opening Day 2027 Schedule

MLB released the full 2027 schedule on July 16, 2026. Fifteen season-opening matchups are set. Fourteen will be played on March 25. One of them will be picked to move up to Opening Night on March 24.

The opening weekend features 10 division matchups and three interleague series. All 30 teams play on the same day for the first time on Saturday, March 27. First pitch times and TV channels for each opener have not been released.

2027 MLB Season Key Dates

Will MLB Opening Day 2027 Start on Time?

Nobody knows yet. That is the honest answer. The collective bargaining agreement between owners and players expires on December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Most reporters expect owners to lock out the players right after.

The biggest fight is over a salary cap. In May 2026, MLB proposed a $245.3 million cap and a $171.2 million floor. The players' union has shown no sign it will accept a cap in any form.

We have seen this movie before. The last lockout began on December 2, 2021, and lasted 99 days. A deal came on March 10, 2022, and Opening Day slid from March 31 to April 7. No games were lost in the end.

The first warning sign to watch is February 19, 2027. That is when spring training games are scheduled to start. If the lockout is still on by then, the March 24 date is in real danger. Because there is no labor deal for 2027, MLB has not scheduled any international games either.

Read also: Los Angeles Dodgers 2027 Season Schedule: Printable PDF

What Is MLB Opening Night 2027?

Opening Night is a single, stand-alone game on Wednesday, March 24, 2027, streamed exclusively on Netflix. MLB has not picked the teams yet. One of the 15 matchups in the table above will be moved up for it. In 2026, the Yankees and Giants played the first Opening Night game in San Francisco.

MLB Opening Day 2027 Tickets

Tickets for Opening Day 2027 are sold by each home club, not by the league as one block. Every team sets its own on-sale timeline. Season-ticket and partial-plan holders usually get first access, and single-game seats open to the public after that.

Here is the safest way to buy:

• Official team sites and MLB.com/tickets — the direct source, with mobile tickets in the MLB Ballpark app.
• SeatGeek — MLB's official ticketing marketplace, linked from MLB.com for buying and reselling.
• Other major resale sites — Ticketmaster, StubHub and Vivid Seats list inventory too. Compare all-in prices, since fees vary a lot.

Opening Day is usually one of the priciest home games of the year. With the labor situation unsettled, read the refund policy before you pay. Check what happens if the game is postponed or canceled, and whether resale purchases are covered.

Where to Watch MLB Opening Day 2027

Opening Night on March 24 streams on Netflix. Channels for the 14 Opening Day games on March 25 will be confirmed closer to the date. Most will air on each team's local broadcast, and out-of-market fans can use MLB.TV. Later in the season, the Home Run Derby streams on Netflix, the All-Star Game airs on FOX, and ESPN carries the July 15 game that starts the second half.

MLB Opening Day 2027 Rosters and Starting Pitchers

Every club opens with a 26-man active roster. Final rosters are set at the end of spring training, so expect last-minute cuts and surprise call-ups. Managers usually name their Opening Day starters during spring. A long lockout would squeeze that timeline and could leave rosters looking very different from today. The lockout would also freeze trades and free-agent signings until a new deal is done.

Read also: When Does 2027 Spring Training Start? Spring Training Countdown

Dodgers Opening Day 2027: Braves at Dodger Stadium

For Dodger fans, the big answer is simple. Dodgers Opening Day 2027 is Thursday, March 25, against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. It is one of the marquee openers on the board, two NL heavyweights on day one.

If you want Dodgers Opening Day tickets 2027, start with the Dodgers' official ticket page or the MLB Ballpark app, then compare SeatGeek. The Dodgers opening day starter, the Dodgers opening day lineup and the Los Angeles Dodgers opening day roster will be confirmed in spring. The same goes for the Dodgers opening day time, which is not set yet. Any special Dodgers opening day jersey or Dodgers opening day uniforms will be announced on the team's official channels.

Opening Day Jerseys, Uniforms and Giveaways

Many clubs mark Opening Day with patches, special pregame ceremonies, and gate giveaways. None of these have been announced for 2027 yet. Watch your team's promotions calendar and official social accounts. Giveaways usually go to the first fans through the gates, so plan to arrive early.

2027 MLB Season: Month-by-Month Highlights

Every month of the 2027 calendar has at least one date worth circling. Here is the quick view, then the story behind each month.

March: The season opens March 24 with Opening Night, then 14 games on March 25. Two days later, on March 27, all 30 teams play at once for the first time.

April: Every team plays on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, with league-wide No. 42 tributes. On Monday, April 19, the Red Sox host the Guardians in the annual Patriots' Day game at Fenway Park.

May: All 30 clubs play on Memorial Day, May 31. That same day, the Athletics open a three-game home set against the Padres at Las Vegas Ballpark.

June: Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 is another full slate. The Athletics stay in Las Vegas for a second series, hosting the Reds starting June 3.

July: The Blue Jays host the Angels on Canada Day, July 1, and every team plays on the Fourth. Wrigley Field hosts the Home Run Derby on July 12 and the 97th All-Star Game on July 13. It becomes the only active ballpark to host the Midsummer Classic four times. The second half opens July 15 with Rivalry Weekend, running through July 18.

August: No league-wide special dates are listed for August. It is pure pennant-race baseball, when every series starts to carry playoff weight.

September: Labor Day (September 6) and Roberto Clemente Day (September 15) are full-slate days. The regular season ends Sunday, September 26, and 10 of the 15 final-day games are division matchups.

Conclusion

MLB Opening Day 2027 is on the calendar for Thursday, March 25, with Opening Night one day earlier on Netflix. It is the earliest start baseball has ever planned. Braves at Dodgers, Blue Jays at Yankees and Guardians at Cubs headline a slate packed with rivalries.

The only open question is labor. Until owners and players sign a new deal, treat every date as "scheduled," not "guaranteed." Buy tickets from official or verified sellers, check refund terms, and keep an eye on February 19. Our countdown stays live the whole way, and we will reset it if the date moves.

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