In 2024, Major League Baseball (MLB) will embark on an exciting global journey, the MLB World Tour, featuring regular-season games in four international countries: London, Mexico City, Seoul, and Santo Domingo. This marks a significant expansion of MLB’s international presence, with the Seoul Series being particularly notable as it will open the 2024 MLB regular season, representing the first MLB regular-season games ever to be played in Korea.
The full lineup of these international series includes:
- Seoul Series: Dodgers vs. Padres, March 20-21
- Mexico City Series: Astros vs. Rockies, April 27-28
- London Series: Mets vs. Phillies, June 8-9
- Dominican Republic Series: Red Sox vs. Rays, March 9-10 (Spring Training)
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for this extensive international lineup, highlighting the global excitement for baseball and the league’s efforts to build upon its success in Mexico City and London, along with the new ventures into Korea and the Dominican Republic.
The MLB World Tour is an extension of MLB’s commitment to growing baseball’s popularity worldwide. Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players Association, emphasized the players’ deep interest in promoting the sport globally, transcending language, culture, and nationality barriers. This tour aims to provide fans around the world with an opportunity to appreciate the players’ skills and enthusiasm firsthand, thus expanding MLB’s international presence and celebrating the universal love for baseball.