How many days until 2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night?
2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night is on Wednesday, March 24, 2027. There are 193 days left until 2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night. 2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night is observed on The first scheduled game of the 2027 MLB regular season.
Date & Planning Details
2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night is observed on The first scheduled game of the 2027 MLB regular season.
Major League Baseball officially released the 2027 regular-season schedule on July 16, 2026. The season begins on Wednesday, March 24, with a standalone Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix. The matchup has not yet been announced. Traditional Opening Day follows on Thursday, March 25.
This seasonal boundary is not a public holiday.
2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night Calendar (2027)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | March 24 | Wed | 193 days | No |
What is 2027 MLB Regular Season Opening Night?
The 2027 Major League Baseball regular season begins on Wednesday, March 24, with a standalone Opening Night game. Traditional Opening Day follows on Thursday, March 25, with 14 games scheduled, while the first full 15-game slate is set for Saturday, March 27.
How People Observe It
Fans watch the first regular-season game, prepare fantasy baseball lineups, follow Opening Day rosters, purchase tickets, and check team-specific season-opening schedules.
Calendar note
March 24 is the confirmed start of the 2027 MLB regular season. The Opening Night matchup, venue, and first-pitch time have not yet been announced, so those details may need to be added when MLB releases them.
Planning note
The March 24 season-start date is confirmed, but fans planning to attend Opening Night should wait for MLB to announce the teams, venue, first-pitch time, and ticket details. Individual team openers take place according to each club’s schedule.
Broadcast note
MLB has announced that the March 24 Opening Night game will stream live on Netflix. The matchup and exact broadcast time have not yet been announced.
History and Background
MLB Opening Night and Opening Day begin the annual regular-season schedule. The season continues through the summer, followed by the postseason and the World Series.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2027 MLB season start?
The 2027 MLB regular season begins on Wednesday, March 24, 2027, with a standalone Opening Night game.
When is traditional MLB Opening Day in 2027?
Traditional Opening Day is Thursday, March 25, 2027, with 14 games scheduled.
Do all MLB teams begin playing on March 24?
No. March 24 features one standalone Opening Night game. Fourteen games are scheduled for March 25, and the first full 15-game slate is scheduled for March 27.
Has the 2027 MLB Opening Night matchup been announced?
No. MLB has confirmed the March 24 date and Netflix broadcast, but the Opening Night matchup has not yet been announced.
Who won the last completed World Series?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in the seven-game series.
Can I use March 24 for travel planning?
March 24 is the confirmed start date of the 2027 MLB regular season, but travel for Opening Night should wait until MLB announces the participating teams, venue, first-pitch time, and ticket information.
MLB Season and Championship Timeline
These milestones show how the MLB season start connects to league history, postseason changes, and recent World Series winners.
The National League began play, forming one of the main roots of modern Major League Baseball.
The American League began play as a major league.
The first modern World Series was played between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB introduced divisional play, changing how teams moved from the regular season into the postseason.
MLB moved to three divisions per league.
A second Wild Card team was added in each league.
The Atlanta Braves won the World Series, defeating the Houston Astros 4-2.
The Houston Astros won the World Series, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2.
The Texas Rangers won the World Series, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, defeating the New York Yankees 4-1.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3.
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