Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Souvenir Cup Sparks Outrage Over $82 Price Tag

The limited-edition collectible quickly sold out and resold online for over $250, leaving some fans feeling priced out of Dodger Stadium.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:09pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a baseball stadium scene, with sharp planes of Dodger blue, white, and red colors representing the team's branding and the high-priced nature of the Ohtani souvenir cup.The Dodgers' high-priced Shohei Ohtani souvenir cup reflects the team's efforts to maximize revenue, which have strained its relationship with loyal fans.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers introduced a limited-edition souvenir cup commemorating Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani that caused outrage among fans due to its $82 price tag. Despite the high cost, the cups reportedly sold out during the game and quickly resold online for over $250, leaving some fans who paid the original price feeling like they got a deal.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' pricing of merchandise and concessions has become a point of contention with fans, who are already paying record-high prices for tickets and parking at Dodger Stadium. The Ohtani cup incident highlights how the team's efforts to capitalize on its star players and championship success may be alienating some of its most loyal supporters.

The details

The Dodgers' Ohtani souvenir cup is made of textured plastic to resemble the player's jersey. After taxes, the cup costs around $82. While the exact number produced is unclear, the cups reportedly sold out during Saturday's game. By Sunday, several had been listed on eBay, with two quickly selling for $250 each and a third for $290.

  • The Ohtani souvenir cups were introduced and sold out during the Dodgers' home opener on Saturday, March 30, 2026.
  • By Sunday, March 31, 2026, several of the cups were being resold on eBay for over $250 each.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A Japanese professional baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Angels and is considered one of the best players in Major League Baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers

A professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California that plays in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Dodger Stadium is offering a 'limited edition souvenir' commemorating the All-Star. The cup is made of a textured plastic to resemble Ohtani's jersey.”

— Ross O'Keefe

“While the exact number of Ohtani souvenir cups produced is unclear, they reportedly sold out during Saturday's game. By Sunday, several were listed on eBay, with two quickly selling for $250 each. A third sold at $290.”

— Brooks Peck

What’s next

The Dodgers have not announced any plans to produce more of the Ohtani souvenir cups or address the fan backlash over the high price.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' pricing of the Ohtani souvenir cup, coming on top of record-high ticket and concession prices, has further strained the team's relationship with its fan base. While the cups may have value as collectibles, the incident highlights how the team's efforts to maximize revenue could alienate some of its most loyal supporters.