Where to watch Cubs vs. Dodgers in Japan
Though the sun hadn’t risen yet, more than a dozen fans turned out bright and early to watch the game from Harry Caray’s in Rosemont
The Chicago Cubs home opener kicked off Tuesday, a bit earlier than usual — and thousands of miles away from the Friendly Confines.
The Chicago Cubs vs. reigning World Series champs Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their 2025 regular season at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday from Tokyo. Both teams are also buoyed by stars that hail from Japan, giving Major League Baseball a marquee matchup to showcase in Tokyo.
As of 6:35 a.m. Chicago time, the Cubs were leading the Dodgers 3-1 in the top of the 5th.
Though the sun hadn’t risen yet, more than a dozen fans turned out to watch the game from Harry Caray’s in Rosemont, with one fan honoring the Tokyo game in a homemade Cubs Samurai outfit.
Here’s how to watch the game and more.
Where to watch Cubs vs. Dodgers
The two teams will battle on both Tuesday and Wednesday in Japan, with first pitch scheduled for 5:10 a.m. Central time for both games.
Both games will count as home games for the Cubs, according to Major League Baseball.
According to MLB, both games will be televised nationally. The Tuesday game, the opener for both teams, will air on Fox, while the Wednesday game will air on FS1.
For fans in the Chicago area, the games will be available on the Cubs’ flagship station, airing on Marquee Sports Network.
Finally, both games will be available on the team’s radio home of 670 the Score.
Who is pitching in the series?
Both the Cubs and Dodgers have superstar Japanese pitchers on their rosters, and they will be showcased in the opening game Tuesday, as Shota Imanaga will toe the rubber for the Cubs and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch for the Dodgers.
Wednesday’s game will feature Roki Sasaki making his MLB debut in his home country, while Justin Steele will take the ball for the Cubs.
Cubs Opening Day Roster
Here is a look at the Cubs 2025 Tokyo Series Opening Day roster:
