The Mariners on Tuesday announced a full slate of events taking place at T-Mobile Park for Opening Day presented by Starbucks on March 27. Julio Rodríguez, Logan Gilbert and the Mariners will open the 2025 season with a 7:10 pm PT first pitch against the Athletics, following an afternoon filled with events in-and-around the ballpark.
Highlights from the pregame festivities include Ichiro Suzuki’s ceremonial first pitch, national anthem performed by The Head and the Heart, ceremonial trip around the bases by Blair from Make-A-Wish, player introductions and more in the Mariners traditional Opening Day ceremonies.
“We can’t wait to ring in the 2025 season with a day full of great events at T-Mobile Park.” said Mandy Sundblad, Mariners Vice President of Marketing and Fan Engagement. “Mariners Opening Day is unlike any tradition in the Pacific Northwest, and this year’s ceremonies include all of the moments fans have come to know and love.”
Fans can still secure seats for Opening Day at Mariners.com/TridentsUp.
Opening Day Highlights at T-Mobile Park:
- Player Introductions – Welcome the boys of summer back to Seattle as the entire 2025 roster is introduced from right field, a special Opening Day tradition.
- Ceremonial First Pitch – The Countdown to Cooperstown will be underway as Ichiro Suzuki delivers the Ceremonial First Pitch.
- Gold & Platinum Gloves – The Mariners will present Cal Raleigh & Dylan Moore with their 2024 Gold & Platinum Glove Awards.
- Ceremonial Run Around the Bases – 9-year-old Blair from Sammamish will begin her Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington experience with the Mariners by taking the season’s first trip around the bases. As part of her Wish, Blair will also return to T-Mobile Park on April 8 to spend time on the field with her favorite Mariners players.
- National Anthem – Performed by Seattle band The Head and the Heart and accompanied by a flyover by the U.S. Navy.
- Rickey Henderson Tribute - The Mariners and Athletics will honor Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who sadly passed away this offseason, with a pregame ceremony including Rickey’s family members.
- Ballpark Favorites Return – All of our fan-favorite moments are back, including the return of the Salmon Run, Hydro Challenge, Hotdogs from Heaven, plus some new surprises.
- Magnetic Schedule – All fans in attendance will receive a 2025 Magnetic Schedule, courtesy of Starbucks.
In addition to the events at T-Mobile Park, the SODO neighborhood will be buzzing all day long with events taking place both pre and postgame.
Neighborhood Highlights on Opening Day:
- Pregame Celebration at Victory Hall – Join the Mariners in a countdown until the T-Mobile Park gates open for the 2025 season. Seattle Sports (710) will be on-air live from Victory Hall, while fans enjoy pregame food and drinks.
- Dick’s Drive-In Food Truck – Dick’s Drive-In will be serving its iconic burgers at Boxyard, located just across the street from T-Mobile Park.
- Power Hour at the Boxyard – For the first hour after the final out, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley will offer 50% off all pizzas and $5 draft beers.
Fans can still join the Opening Day festivities by purchasing tickets at Mariners.com/TridentsUp.
