Dodgers Host Mets on Jackie Robinson Day

Ohtani to take the mound as MLB celebrates civil rights icon

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:41am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, with the players' forms abstracted into angular, cubist shapes and the iconic Dodger Stadium visible in the background.A cubist interpretation of the Dodgers and Mets squaring off on Jackie Robinson Day, honoring the civil rights pioneer's legacy through the sport he helped transform.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the New York Mets in the final game of a full slate of 15 MLB matchups on Jackie Robinson Day. Despite the Mets' recent struggles, the game features a highly anticipated pitching matchup with Shohei Ohtani taking the mound.

Why it matters

Jackie Robinson Day is an annual MLB event honoring the civil rights pioneer who broke the sport's color barrier. The Dodgers, Robinson's longtime team, hosting the Mets on this meaningful day adds extra significance to the game.

The details

The Dodgers-Mets game is the final matchup in a full 15-game schedule across Major League Baseball on Jackie Robinson Day. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, is set to take the mound for the Dodgers in the highly anticipated pitching matchup.

  • The game is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Dodgers

The professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California, and a longtime franchise in Major League Baseball.

New York Mets

The professional baseball team based in New York City, New York, and a member of the National League in Major League Baseball.

Shohei Ohtani

A Japanese professional baseball player who plays as a two-way player, both as a pitcher and a hitter, for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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What they’re saying

“Jackie Robinson Day is always a special occasion for the Dodgers organization and our fans. Hosting the Mets on this meaningful day adds even more significance to the game.”

— Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations, Los Angeles Dodgers

The takeaway

The Dodgers-Mets matchup on Jackie Robinson Day showcases the continued legacy of the civil rights pioneer, with the Dodgers hosting the game and Shohei Ohtani, one of the sport's most dynamic players, taking the mound.