Dodgers-Braves NLDS Opener Played in Record Heat, Low Ticket Prices
Game-time temperatures hit 101°F at Dodger Stadium as get-in prices drop to $56, leaving many seats empty for the 1 p.m. first pitch.
KEY POINTS
- Game-time temperature reached 100°F, forecast to hit 101–102°F, hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017.
- 1:00 p.m. PT start time mandated by MLB scheduling to avoid broadcast overlap with other Division Series.
- Get-in ticket prices dropped to $56 (85% below $389 peak), cheapest of all Division Series; many seats empty pre-game.
- Dodgers provided free water, rally towels, and allowed outside beverages under one liter at gates and concourses.
- Braves manager Walt Weiss and players downplayed heat impact, citing Atlanta climate experience.
The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. local time under a heat wave that pushed the game-time temperature to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with forecasts reaching 101–102°F (38–39°C). It marked the hottest postseason game at the stadium since Game 1 of the 2017 World Series, which also reached 103 degrees.
Despite the Dodgers leading MLB in 2026 regular-season attendance with an average of 49,805 fans per game, large sections of seats remained empty 90 minutes before first pitch. The early start time was mandated by MLB to avoid broadcast conflicts with other Division Series games after the Padres clinched the Wild Card.
“Remember, we're from Atlanta. It's not that big of a factor.”
Secondary market get-in prices fell to $56, an 85% drop from a $389 peak a month earlier, making them the cheapest among all active Division Series. Even seats behind home plate were listed as low as $434, while the rival White Sox-Guardians ALDS series commanded the highest median prices, averaging $214.
The Dodgers distributed free water bottles at gates and concourses, handed out rally towels, and permitted outside beverages under one liter to mitigate heat risks. Braves manager Walt Weiss dismissed the conditions, stating his team is accustomed to Atlanta heat, while some visiting fans agreed the temperature was manageable.
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