PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks begin their 2025 season with an Opening Day celebration on Thursday, March 27 at Chase Field for the first of four games against the Chicago Cubs. Opening Day pregame ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m., and the game starts at 7:10 p.m.
The D-backs will honor the Big 12 Champion ASU Football Team as the ceremonial first pitch guests. Representing the Sun Devils will be Head Coach Kenny Dillingham, quarterback Sam Leavitt, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, defensive back Xavion Alford and defensive lineman C.J. Fite.
American Idol star and Gilbert native McKenna Breinholt has been invited to perform the National Anthem. Breinholt competed in American Idol Season 22, advancing to the Top 7. Her story on the singing competition show featured Breinholt reconnecting with her birth family, which was highlighted during her audition for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan & Ryan Seacrest.
In sticking with tradition, Luke Air Force Base will present the Honor Guard and conduct the Flyover.
The first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a Diamondbacks Rally Towel courtesy of Arizona Complete Health.
D-BACKS OPENING DAY
(subject to change)
6:30 p.m. Pregame Ceremony begins
6:40 p.m. Team Introductions
6:56 p.m. Honor Guard
6:57 p.m. National Anthem & Flyover
6:59 p.m. Ceremonial First Pitch
7:10 p.m. D-backs vs. Cubs
Opening Day tickets can be purchased here: dbacks.com/tickets.
