LOS ANGELES — In a move that sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball (MLB), Dodgers owner Mark Walter announced today that tickets to the NL’s 2025 home finale at Dodger Stadium will start at just $8, allowing “thousands of families to live the baseball dream.”
It’s a shocking move from one of the most powerful sports franchises — and a direct statement about what the Dodgers stand for.
“We don’t want the cost to deter anyone from getting involved in this story,” Walter said in a surprise press conference Thursday morning. “This team belongs to Los Angeles—every neighborhood, every family, every dream.”
The decision comes as the Dodgers are pursuing another historic playoff campaign, with Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts leading the charge toward their first World Series appearance since the 1980s. Demand for tickets has skyrocketed, with resale prices initially expected to exceed $500—until Walter’s shocking announcement changed everything.
The club confirmed that more than 20,000 $15 tickets will be distributed for each home game in the National League Finals, primarily to families, students, and longtime local fans. According to the Dodgers’ official release, fans will need to register through the team’s verified lottery system to avoid scalping.
Social media exploded within minutes of the news breaking:
“Only the Dodgers would do this. This isn’t just baseball — it’s a gift to the city,” one fan posted on X.
“Mark Walter just turned Dodger Stadium into a people’s stadium,” another added.
The $15 price tag is symbolic — a reminder of the team’s potential to win an eighth World Series if they reach their goal this fall. Several players on the team reportedly volunteered to forgo postseason bonuses to help fund the initiative, saying they wanted “as many kids as possible” to witness history.
Even MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred chimed in:
“This kind of leadership reminds us why the Dodgers are the cornerstone of baseball. They’re not just building a team — they’re building a connection.”
For a team already known for its global superstars and record payrolls, the gesture is a powerful reminder of the Dodgers’ roots—the simple, hard-working spirit that has nurtured generations of fans since Brooklyn.
As Ohtani said in a brief statement after practice:
“When you look up in the stands and see families who have saved for years just to be here—that’s who we play for.”
The 2025 Major League Baseball Finals kick off this weekend at Dodger Stadium, where 56,000 spectators—some coming to see the first game—will come together to share a dream that started at $15 and the belief that baseball still belongs to everyone.
And somewhere high above home plate, Mark Walter will be smiling as the city he loves turns green again.
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