2020 Season Update

Opening Day to take place April 1 at San Diego and home opener to be held at Chase Field on April 9 vs. Reds

Major League Baseball announced the 2021 regular season schedule which will see the D-backs (@Dbacks @LosDbacks) open in San Diego for the second consecutive season, following this year’s July 24 opener. Arizona will play host to the Cincinnati Reds on April 9 in the home opener and will close out the season with a three-game homestand against the Colorado Rockies.

During the 2021 season, Arizona will host three weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (June 18-20, July 30–Aug. 1 and Sept. 24-26) in addition to a weekend series against the Chicago Cubs immediately following the All-Star Break (July 16-18). The D-backs will be at home on several holidays including Memorial Day (May 31 vs. Mets), Father’s Day (June 20 vs. Dodgers), July 4th (vs. Giants) and Labor Day weekend (vs. Mariners).

The 15-game Interleague schedule will see the D-backs host the Oakland A’s (April 12-13), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (June 11-13) and Seattle Mariners (Sept. 3-5) while the team will travel to Oakland (June 8-9), Texas (July 27-28) and Houston (Sept. 17-19). The June series against the Angels will feature two-time American League MVP Mike Trout and will mark the first time 2018 American League Rookie of the Year, Shohei Ohtani, comes to Chase Field, as the Angels do not visit Arizona during the 60-game 2020 season.

D-backs' Opening Day is set for July 24 at San Diego and the Home Opener at Chase Field is scheduled for July 30 vs. the Dodgers. Learn More »

Players to Report for Training by July 1 Ahead of Baseball’s July 23-24 Openers; MLB Plans to Schedule 60-Game Regular Season

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that Major League Baseball anticipates beginning its 2020 regular season in approximately one month, on July 23 or July 24. Learn More »

“MLB has been actively considering numerous contingency plans that would allow play to commence once the public health situation has improved to the point that it is safe to do so. While we have discussed the idea of staging games at one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan. While we continue to interact regularly with governmental and public health officials, we have not sought or received approval of any plan from federal, state and local officials, or the Players Association. The health and safety of our employees, players, fans and the public at large are paramount, and we are not ready at this time to endorse any particular format for staging games in light of the rapidly changing public health situation caused by the coronavirus.”

Today Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. conducted a conference call with the 30 Clubs of Major League Baseball. Following last night’s newly updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, the opening of the 2020 regular season will be pushed back in accordance with that guidance.

MLB will keep fans updated on decisions regarding plans for the 2020 schedule in the days and weeks ahead. The Clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins. We will continue to monitor ongoing events and undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts, and urge all baseball fans to follow suit. MLB extends its best wishes to all the individuals and communities who have been impacted by the coronavirus.

Stephen Vogt and his wife have committed to supporting the youth of the Boys & Girls Club with hot meals each week.

The Arizona Diamondbacks, Stephen Vogt and Eduardo Escobar purchased gift cards from Raising Cane’s, Streets of New York, Papa John’s, and Chick-fil-A that were used to support hospital personnel.

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced the donation of an additional $500,000 to immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency, bringing the franchise’s current total to more than $1 million.

“The needs in our community continue to grow, particularly in the healthcare industry and we feel it’s important to continue to give back to those heroes,” said D-backs Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick. “We can’t help but be inspired by those who are sacrificing so much right now to keep us all safe and we want to continue to inspire others during these unprecedented times.”

“We are fortunate to not only be in a position to continue to give back, but to be in touch regularly with those in the medical field who can help distribute these funds in a meaningful way,“ said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. “Whether it is personal protective equipment, critical resources to support healthcare personnel or technology to provide virtual visits for those currently receiving care, we believe this money can make an immediate impact.”

The Foundation’s initial donation of $550,000 last week was spread among numerous non-profit organizations that focus on emergency food supply and distribution as well as support for children of working healthcare professionals. This current donation will address that growing need in addition to benefitting those in the medical/healthcare fields.

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and team will continue to monitor the situation in the event additional assistance can be made available, if necessary.

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced the donation of $550,000 to Arizona-based non-profit organizations that will immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency.

“Over the past 10 days, we have watched the heroic efforts of so many Arizonans who are helping those in need – from medical professionals to local food banks and childcare operations that have opened their doors to those working long hours to keep our community running,” said D-backs Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick. “We are so grateful to be a part of such a special place and to be in the position to give back at a time like this.”

“I’m so proud of our organization for implementing a plan that will provide relief to communities across the entire state,” said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. “We have had many employees offer to volunteer at local food banks while still practicing social distancing, as each of them simply wants to help those around us. It is not just our civic responsibility, but our honor to be of service to our community during these challenging times.”

The charitable contribution will be spread among numerous non-profit organizations that focus on emergency food supply and distribution as well as support for children of working healthcare professionals. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and team will continue to monitor the situation in the event additional assistance can be made available, if necessary.

Today, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced the establishment of a fund of at least $1 million for gameday staff affected by the postponement of games in Major League Baseball.

“Our gameday staff is part of our family and we want to make sure that we take care of them and support them during these challenging economic times,” said D-backs Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick. “When times are tough, that is when organizations like ours need to step up and I’m proud of all 30 teams who are motivated by a desire to help others in our baseball community.”

“There are personal relationships that exist between our gameday staff and all of us who work at the D-backs and it is important that they know we are here for them,” said President & CEO Derrick Hall. “When baseball returns, so will these faces that our fans have come to know and love, as these are the people who are responsible for the incredible fan experience at Chase Field.”

Details on the implementation of this initiative will be forthcoming and will be provided directly to gameday staff.