Cubs to Start 2025 Season in Japan: Complete Schedule Highlights

In an exciting announcement for Chicago Cubs fans around the globe, the Cubs confirmed they will be starting the 2025 MLB season overseas , marking a significant moment for the team and its followers. The Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to play a two-game set on March 18-19 at the prestigious Tokyo Dome, choosing the venue for its rich baseball history and to showcase some of MLB's top Japanese talents, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki.

Following the international series, the Cubs will return to the U.S. to conclude Spring Training, then embarking on a West Coast road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks and city-less Athletics, before their home opener at Wrigley Field against San Diego on April 4. The early season schedule sets a challenging pace, with multiple West Coast trips and series against formidable opponents like the aforementioned Dodgers and Padres, as well as the Philadelphia Phillies.

The much-anticipated Crosstown series against the White Sox will take place May 16-18 at Wrigley Field, before heading to the South Side in late July. Wrapping up the season, the Cubs will host the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals in a 6-game homestand at Wrigley Field from September 23-28.

The full calendar schedule can be found below:

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