The 2025 MLB Spring Training season is set to begin with a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, February 20, at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona.

This game marks the beginning of an exhilarating spring for both franchises, particularly as the Cubs gear up for their anticipated Tokyo Series against the Dodgers in March. With a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent on both rosters, this matchup of Cubs vs. Dodgers today provides an early glimpse into the prospects for the 2025 season!

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Where To Watch Cubs vs. Dodgers Today

Need to know where to watch Cubs vs. Dodgers today? No worries. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:05 PM EST, and fans can watch the event live on MLB Network and SportsNet LA. 

An electrifying atmosphere is expected as baseball makes its return, setting the stage for a highly competitive Spring Training period!

 

 

 

MLB Spring Training 2025: Cubs vs. Dodgers Starters & Lineups

Since it's hard to predict the Cubs projected lineup or the Dodgers projected lineup with this being Spring Training, we won’t do that. Instead, the lineups we’ve listed below are their projected lineups for Opening Day.

The Cubs starting pitcher has been announced for this one, though, as well as the Dodgers starting pitcher.

Chicago Cubs Projected Starter

Chicago Cubs Projected Lineup

  1. Ian Happ, LF
  2. Dansby Swanson, SS
  3. Kyle Tucker, RF
  4. Seiya Suzuki, DH
  5. Michael Busch, 1B
  6. Matt Shaw, 3B
  7. Jon Berti, 2B
  8. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
  9. Miguel Amaya, C

Los Angeles Dodgers Projected Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers Projected Lineup

  1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
  2. Mookie Betts, SS
  3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
  4. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
  5. Max Muncy, 3B
  6. Will Smith, C
  7. Michael Conforto, LF
  8. Tommy Edman, CF
  9. Hyeseong Kim, 2B

 

 

 

When Do Spring Training Games Start?

As we mentioned, this game signifies the commencement of MLB Spring Training for the year 2025.

So, Cubs vs. Dodgers today, Thursday, February 20, serves as the inaugural event of Spring Training in 2025, with the remainder of the league set to participate later this weekend. The concluding day of the 2025 MLB Spring Training games is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25.

 

 

 

Cubs, Dodgers & MLB Spring Training Schedule (2025)

Now that we’re done covering Cubs vs. Dodgers today, we’ll lay out the Spring Training schedule for the rest of this week, courtesy of MLB.com.

To view the complete MLB Spring Training schedule for 2025, click that link!

Thursday, February 20th – Spring Training

  • CHC vs. LAD – 3:05 PM ET (SNLA, MLBN) | Poteet vs. Yamamoto

Friday, February 21st – Spring Training

  • TB vs. NYY – 1:05 PM ET (YES, MLBN) | Krehbiel vs. TBD
  • LAD vs. CHC – 3:05 PM ET (SNLA, MARQ) | TBD vs. TBD
  • TEX vs. KC – 3:05 PM ET | TBD vs. Lynch IV
  • COL vs. AZ – 3:10 PM ET | Blalock vs. TBD
  • SEA vs. SD – 3:10 PM ET (MLB Video, SDPA) | TBD vs. Bergert

Friday, February 21st – Exhibition

  • NEU vs. BOS – 1:05 PM ET (NESN) | TBD vs. TBD

Saturday, February 22nd – Spring Training

  • WSH vs. HOU – 1:05 PM ET (SCHN) | TBD vs. TBD
  • PIT vs. BAL – 1:05 PM ET (SNP, MASN, MLBN) | TBD vs. TBD
  • BOS vs. TB – 1:05 PM ET (NESN) | TBD vs. TBD
  • PHI vs. DET – 1:05 PM ET | TBD vs. Maeda
  • ATL vs. MIN – 1:05 PM ET | TBD vs. TBD
  • NYY vs. TOR – 1:07 PM ET (Sportsnet) | TBD vs. TBD
  • HOU vs. NYM – 1:10 PM ET (SNY) | TBD vs. TBD
  • STL vs. MIA – 1:10 PM ET | TBD vs. TBD
  • CLE vs. CIN – 3:05 PM ET (CLEG) | TBD vs. TBD
  • KC vs. LAD – 3:05 PM ET (SNLA) | TBD vs. TBD
  • SF vs. TEX – 3:05 PM ET | TBD vs. TBD
  • CWS vs. CHC – 3:05 PM ET (MARQ) | Shuster vs. TBD
  • AZ vs. COL – 3:10 PM ET (ARID, COLR) | TBD vs. TBD
  • ATH vs. SD – 3:10 PM ET (SDPA) | TBD vs. TBD
  • SEA vs. LAA – 3:10 PM ET (FDSNW) | TBD vs. TBD
  • CIN vs. MIL – 3:10 PM ET | TBD vs. TBD