Cincinnati Reds third base Jeimer Candelario (3) celebrates an RBI single in the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Reds led 3-0 after three innings.
Play ball!
Mar 27, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Fans arrive for an Opening Day game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
MLB had its official Opening Day on Thursday. Bargain hunters headed to TickPick to see what options they could find to see their favorites teams play for real. Surprisingly, there were some spots you could get into the games for more than reasonable costs. Then, of course, you have to factor in parking and concessions the wallets take a hit.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) scores on a Jeimer Candelario single in the third inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Reds led 3-0 after three innings.
Cost $189
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They love their Opening Day and the history that goes with in Cincinnati. Loved when the Red would be the way to start the season for years and years.
Tigers at Dodgers
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; A custom cake commemorating opening day designed by the Los Angeles Dodgers pastry department is on display in the press box before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Cost: $138
The Dodgers will have plenty of giveaways throughout the year. They announced one people will eat up. When LA wins, fans who go to Panda Express can get a two-item plate for $6. You must be a Panda Rewards member and enter the code “DODGERSWIN” in the app.
Twins at Cardinals
Mar 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; The Budweiser Clydesdales runs around the warning track before the opening day game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cost: $123
St. Louis is another city that loves baseball and loves its team, the Cardinals. It doesn’t matter whether the team thrives or struggles, people come out to games and that drives up prices on the secondary market.
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third base Alex Bregman (2) walks on the field in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Cost: $122
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Texas fans hope the Rangers play more like the team that won the World Series in 2023 rather than the one that missed the playoffs last season. If you are near the Rangers’ home base, there is a good deal if you want to watch from home. Fans within the Rangers’ Victory+ television territory can purchase a season pass for $100, which gives them access to every game.
Guardians at Royals
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) steals second base against Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Cost: $92
The chance to watch Bobby Witt Jr. and his great talents are worth the price of admission no matter what it is to many games.
Fans gather inside Chase Field before the Diamondbacks’ home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 6, 2023.
Cost: $81
The Cubs look to get on the winning side of the ledger after losing two games to the World Champion Dodgers in Japan.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: In an aerial view, a sign is posted in front of a Jack in the Box restaurant on May 12, 2021 in Berkeley, California. Jack in the Box will report second-quarter earnings today after market close. Jack in the Box surprised analysts in the previous quarter with earnings of 23.4%. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Cost: $57
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If the Padres hit a home run in any game, you can get a free Jumbo Jack with the purchase of a large drink at any Jack in the Box location in the San Diego area.
Brewers at Yankees
Fans cheer as NY Yankees’ Austin Wells hits a home run during the opening day game between the NY Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Cost: $56
Guess there was a lack of demand because people were so focused on watching and listening to Joe Buck call the game on ESPN.
Mets at Astros
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) catches New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) (not pictured) fly ball in the sixth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Cost: $52
Houston’s audience must not have been too excited about seeing Juan Soto play his first game as a Met.
Sep 12, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals racing president George dances on the field during the seventh inning stretch against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Cost: $41
The Nationals have been bad, bad, bad and the presence of the NL East champion Phillies has people expecting the worst rather than taking in a March game in Washington, D.C.
Angels at White Sox
Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A Chicago White Sox fan yells during Opening Day at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Cost: $33
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With how bad these teams have been, you probably couldn’t give tickets away to get folks to attend.
Athletics at Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 30: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the Cleveland Guardians during Opening Day at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Cost: $31
A magnetic schedule is the giveaway in Seattle. Ichiro Suzuki will throw out the first pitch. Seattle will also honor the memory of late Athletics and Mariners great Rickey Henderson before the game. Seattle band The Head and the Heart were to perform the anthem.
Pirates at Marlins
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 25: Paul Skenes receives the Jackie Robinson Award during the 2025 BBWAA Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 25, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Cost: $17
This is a great spot to see a fantastic pitching matchup. Miami’s 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara goes against 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and phenom Paul Skenes.
Orioles at Blue Jays
Apr 6, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets ready for a face-off during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Cost: $12
Can’t blame the lack of interest in tickets on the Maple Leafs. They weren’t playing on Thursday.
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