Tickets for potential National League Wild Card, Division Series and Championship Games at Dodger Stadium go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. today.
Dates for potential games can be found here. Click here for pricing information.
— Jon Weisman
Tickets for potential National League Wild Card, Division Series and Championship Games at Dodger Stadium go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. today.
Dates for potential games can be found here. Click here for pricing information.
— Jon Weisman
Now through 11:59 p.m. September 11, you can register for a chance to purchase tickets for potential 2016 playoff games at Dodger Stadium, before they go on sale to the general public.
Registration ends for possible Wild Card, National League Division Series and National League Championship Series tickets at 11:59 p.m. September 11. (Registration will remain open after that date for World Series ticket opportunities.)
Winners of the random drawing for the opportunity to buy tickets for the non-World Series games should expect notification by September 13.
For more information, click here.
— Jon Weisman
As we head into the final two months of the regular season, the Dodgers are offering a special Pennant Race Ticket Plan at dodgers.com/welovela.
A ticket promotion for the Dodgers’ August 14 game against the Pirates has been linked to Corey Seager’s entry into Monday’s Home Run Derby.
Fans will be offered a $10 discount toward ticket purchases for the August 14 game — which also features a Magic Johnson Gnome giveaway (presented by Bank of America) for the first 40,000 fans — plus an additional $5 off for every round Seager advances (for a maximum of $25 off).
The ticket offer will launch at 8 p.m. Monday, after the Home Run Derby, and run through 5 p.m. Wednesday, while supplies last. You can find it at dodgers.com/seager.
— Jon Weisman
Starting at 5 p.m. today and continuing for the next 48 hours, you can get up to 60 percent off tickets for the Father’s Day game at Dodger Stadium between the Dodgers and Brewers on Sunday.
That includes a pair of Dodger boxer shorts for the first 40,000 fans in attendance (compliments of Chef Merito Seasonings), and the opportunity to participate in a postgame catch on the field. Of course, you can begin your day by visiting Viva Los Dodgers at the Historic 76 Station behind center field.
Visit dodgers.com/fathersday through Wednesday at 5 p.m. to get your discount.
— Jon Weisman
Dodger Stadium’s fourth annual LGBT Night will take place June 3 when the Dodgers play Atlanta.
A special event ticket package that includes a game ticket and exclusive Dodger LGBT Night tank top can be purchased only at dodgers.com/LGBT.
Los Angeles Galaxy star Robbie Rogers will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and former NFL defensive taclke Esera Tuaolo will sing the National Anthem, on a night that will also welcome former NFL player Michael Sam, former NBA player Jason Collins, University of Laverne women’s basketball coach Julie Shaw, former Chapman University defensive end Mitch Eby, TV personality E.J. Johnson, “The Real O’Neals” star Noah Galvin and international recording artist Lance Bass.
On this galactic Star Wars Day, the Dodgers are happy to reveal the T-shirt that will be included in the special Star Wars Night ticket page July 29 (when the Dodgers face the Diamondbacks. You must purchase your ticket for the game at dodgers.com/starwars to receive the exclusive shirt.
— Jon Weisman
Tickets for the Dodgers’ April 30 game against the Padres will be available this weekend for as low as $10 — a savings of at least 50 percent.
The first 40,000 fans in attendance that night will receive a Justin Turner Chia Pet. But to take advantage of the Justin Turner Weekend Special, you must purchase your tickets by 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday. (Tickets are subject to availability.)
Click dodgers.com/10 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Turner, by the way, is the cover subject of the second issue of Dodger Insider magazine, coming out next week at Dodger Stadium and to subscribers.
— Jon Weisman
The final Friday home game of the regular season, September 23 against Colorado, will be Vin Scully Appreciation Day, the team announced today, honoring the legendary broadcaster in his final season.
Individual seats for the game that night are not yet on sale, though you can get tickets for it now via a special 11-game mini plan at dodgers.com/miniplans. Any game after Opening Day is eligible for the 11-game plan.
— Jon Weisman
Still looking for tickets to Opening Day at Dodger Stadium on April 12?
Register this week to be part of a random drawing for the opportunity to purchase those tickets.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday and continues through 5 p.m. Friday. The drawing for the opportunity to purchase Opening Day tickets will take place on or about March 28, and winners will be notified on or about March 30.
Note: Notification of selection as a drawing winner and receipt of e-mail does not guarantee tickets for the 2016 Opening Day game at Dodger Stadium. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
For details, visit dodgers.com/ticketopportunity.
And remember, you can always guarantee Opening Day tickets by purchasing a Mini Plan. Visit dodgers.com/miniplans for more information.
The Retired Number Pin Series (presented by 76) runs through 10 games at Dodger Stadium this year, beginning May 9 with No. 1, Pee Wee Reese.
A 21-game Dodger mini plan guarantees you tickets for all 10 Retired Number dates and 10 bobblehead dates — plus Opening Day. Visit dodgers.com/tickets for more information.
— Jon Weisman
The Dodgers have unveiled two more 2016 promotions: the Fleece Blanket (presented by LG) for April 27 against the Marlins, and the Replica Stadium (presented by Farmer John) for May 14 against the Cardinals.
The best way to guarantee your seats to these games is through a 30-game flex plan. Alternatively, the 21-game Collectors Plan includes Opening Day, 10 bobblehead games and 10 Retired Number pins.
Visit dodgers.com/tickets for more information.
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By Jon Weisman
While FanFest (presented by State Farm) remains free to all attendees, the Dodgers are asking fans to download their free tickets for the January 30 event at dodgers.com/fanfest.
Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., FanFest will feature appearances and autographs from Dodger players, coaches and legends. Parking gates open at 9:30 a.m. (parking is also free), with the admission gates in the outfield plazas opening at 10.
Concerned about El Nino? FanFest will take place rain or shine, although in case of inclement weather, some on-field activities may have to be curtailed.
Autograph session tickets will go on sale soon, and an announcement will be made on the player schedule and the sale of these tickets. All autograph session ticket proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Donations will support LADF programs and provide assistance to community organizations in the areas of education and literacy, health and wellness and sports and recreation.
VIP Experiences including player meet-and-greets and Q&As, batting and pitching lessons, and clubhouse and press box tours will also be available soon for advance purchase online.
FanFest will feature the following for all fans:
Fans will also be able to buy Opening Day mini plans and individual game tickets (excluding Opening Day) at FanFest. The best way to guarantee Opening Day tickets is to purchase a mini plan. (For more information, visit dodgers.com/miniplans).
Note: One day before FanFest, on January 29, the Dodgers’ exclusive online sale of tickets for all 2016 games — including a very limited number of Opening Day tickets — will be held beginning at 10 a.m. at dodgers.com.
Dodger partners State Farm, Budweiser, Chef Merito, Coca-Cola, Welk Resorts, Hi-Chew, Montejo, Sunrun, Blue Prints, Gazillion Bubbles, Los Angeles Times, Marika and broadcast partners SportsNet LA and AM570 LA Sports will partake in FanFest’s family-friendly activations and giveaways.
Don’t forget to download your free FanFest tickets today.
You can now purchase tickets for individual Dodger Spring Training games taking place at Camelback Ranch in 2016. And from now until December 6, you can save $3 per seat by entering the code “TEAM” when you click here and purchase.
For more information, visit dodgers.com/spring.
Previously: Dodgers unveil 2016 Spring Training schedule.
— Jon Weisman
Get your hands on Dodger postseason gear at the Top of the Park store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until postgame during the Dodgers’ final homestand Friday through Sunday.
Tickets for the Dodgers’ first two potential National League Division Series home games are sold out, but for more information on other potential playoff games, visit dodgers.com/postseason.
— Jon Weisman
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1991-2013
Dodgers at home: 1,028-812 (.558695)
When Jon attended: 338-267 (.558677)*
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Note: I got so busy working for the Dodgers that in 2014, I stopped keeping track, much to my regret.
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