Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 MLB Season

Emily Vaughn | January 23, 2023

As we amp up for the 2023 MLB season in March, Event Tickets Center is here to provide you with all the info you may need to prepare.

What does MLB stand for?

Quite simply, it stands for Major League Baseball.

Were there any blockbuster trades in the MLB Offseason?

Sports media is a notably tricky place to get unbiased information from, even as a casual fan of MLB or outsider, so it's hard to say what truly novel trades there were. However, there are a couple comprehensive lists that detail free agent acquisitions and trades over the offseason. The first one is from the MLB Official Site, and the second comes from the Ringer Website.

When is opening day for the MLB 2023 Season and who plays?

MLB recently made some changes in an effort to try and make a more balanced schedule. This year, Every MLB team's opening day happens for the first time on the same day since 1968: March 30th.

How many games are in the 2023 MLB regular season?

According to the MLB Official Site, there 162 games total in the regular season.

How to get tickets to the 2023 MLB Season regular games?

Event Tickets Center makes it easy to find MLB season tickets. You can browse by MLB team, as well as MLB stadium. From spring training, all the way through to the playoffs and World Series, ETC is your one stop shop for all your MLB season ticket needs!

When do the World Series/Playoffs start?

While there isn't an official date set as of early 2023, the 2023 All-Star Game is set to be held on July 11th at T-Mobile Park in Seattle; this will also be the first Midsummer Classic in Seattle since 2001, so the World Series and/or Playoffs will likely be after that. However, we can guess, based on the American League Champions Houston Astros and National League Champions Philadelphia Phillies games that likely the World Series games will take place in approximately October/November.

How do I watch the MLB Playoffs? How do I buy tickets?

If you prefer to watch MLB games from the comfort of your own home or even at a local hangout spot, check the schedule for your local regional sports networks. Some nationally broadcasted games are available on ESPN, TNT, FS1, FOX, and MLB Network. Alongside that, all non-blacked-out games are available on MLB.TV. If you prefer to witness this experience in person however, you can check back here for all your ticketing needs, especially as those game dates get closer.

Which are the most popular MLB teams and stadiums?

We can break down who the most popular teams are by looking at a few different measurements and statistics. This includes looking at social media presence, viewership numbers, consumer activity, and other such information. According to The Boca Raton Tribune, when analyzing these statistics, we can say with some certainty that the most popular and/or well known teams include the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Chicago White Sox.

Now as far as popular stadiums, those require looking at slightly different metrics, statistics, and/or measurements, such as the breakdown of each one's average attendance. When looking at these measurements, ESPN states that the top 5 stadiums include the LA Dodgers' Dodger Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals' Busch Stadium, NY Yankees' Yankee Stadium, Atlanta Braves' Truist Park, and San Diego Padres' Petco Park.

When and where is the 2023 MLB All-Star Weekend?

The All-Star Weekend will be happening July 11th, 2023 at the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. While tickets likely won't be available until closer to the event date, Seattle Mariners Season ticket holders will be granted priority access to the game.

Who won last year’s all-star game?

The American League won the 3-2 game against the National League on July 19th, 2022.

Who won last year’s World Series?

The Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series in a 2-1 game against The Philadelphia Phillies in October/November 2022.

With that, we hope you anticipate this upcoming season as much as we do. Whether you root for the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, or another team, it's bound to be an exciting season, and we've got your tickets to see it all!