The excitement for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo is undeniable. Still, the sky-high ticket prices make it nearly impossible for many fans to attend.

With Shohei Ohtani’s homecoming and a historic collection of Japanese talent on both rosters, demand for seats has skyrocketed-sending resale prices into unprecedented territory.

As of Feb. 7, ticket prices for the highly anticipated Tokyo Series range from $2,454 to nearly $20,822 on resale platforms.

For comparison, last year’s Seoul Series had resale tickets topping out at around $1,500, while even the World Series peaked at $8,500.

Tokyo’s resale market has shattered expectations this year, with some tickets now exceeding $21,000.

Major League Baseball and the Dodgers originally released a limited batch of tickets to season ticket holders, but those were swiftly snatched up and relisted for astronomical prices.

The allure of seeing Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki play in Japan has driven demand through the roof.

Cubs stars Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga add to the appeal, making this one of history’s most internationally significant MLB matchups.

Unfortunately, for many die-hard fans, attending the games in person isn’t an option.

The pricing puts these tickets well beyond reach, leaving the majority to catch the action on TV at odd hours-airing at 2 a.m. PST on March 18 and 19.

While MLB won’t profit directly from resale markups, the frenzy surrounding the Tokyo Series showcases the growing influence of Japanese baseball talent and the league’s expanding global footprint.

But for everyday fans hoping to witness history in person, the soaring costs are a tough pill to swallow.