Lots of sports fans are looking forward to March 18 as it marks the start of the NCAA Tournament, with the First Four beginning on that day. But about 12 hours before those games tip off, another major event will commence in a different sport and a different country. That day also marks the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, with the opening game in Tokyo between the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
The 2025 MLB Tokyo Series officially starts the highest level of competition for America’s Pastime, with a two-game set while the 28 other MLB teams will be playing spring training games in the states. It’s a unique way to start a season, but it’s also a continuation of MLB’s efforts to grow the game internationally.
