MLB 2027 schedule: White Sox dates and Netflix opener
MLB released its 2027 regular-season schedule Thursday, with Opening Night on Netflix March 24 and traditional Opening Day March 25 — the earliest in major league history outside special openers. Chicago White Sox fans get clear dates now, though ESPN notes a new labor deal is still required for the season to start.
Key Takeaways
- Opening Night streams live on Netflix on Wednesday, March 24, 2027; the matchup is still to be determined.
- Traditional Opening Day is Thursday, March 25, with 14 games — the earliest traditional Opening Day in MLB history (excluding special and international openers).
- The White Sox open March 25 at Detroit and host Milwaukee on April 1 at Rate Field; Crosstown Classic series land July 16–18 at Wrigley and Aug. 6–8 at Rate Field.
- The All-Star Game is July 13 at Wrigley Field on FOX; the Home Run Derby streams on Netflix July 12.
- ESPN reports baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and a management lockout is expected, so the early start is not guaranteed.
For viewers tracking where games will air, bookmark our Streaming & TV Alerts hub as more 2027 broadcast windows firm up.
When does the 2027 MLB season start on TV and streaming?
According to MLB.com, the season is slated to begin Wednesday, March 24, with a single Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix. The teams for that night have not been announced.
Traditional Opening Day follows Thursday, March 25, featuring 14 games. MLB says that date is the earliest traditional Opening Day in major league history, excluding special season-openers and international openers. The first full slate is scheduled for Saturday, March 27.
The regular season’s final day is Sunday, Sept. 26. MLB also lists full 30-team action on landmark calendar dates such as Jackie Robinson Day (April 15), Memorial Day (May 31), Lou Gehrig Day (June 2), the Fourth of July, Labor Day (Sept. 6), and Roberto Clemente Day (Sept. 15).
What are the key White Sox and Cubs 2027 dates?
Yahoo Sports reports the White Sox open Opening Day on Thursday, March 25, against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Their home opener is April 1 at Rate Field versus Milwaukee — the club’s fifth opener against the Brewers.
Additional White Sox markers include Memorial Day versus Tampa Bay and Independence Day on the road against the Rangers. Their final regular-season series is Sept. 24–26 at Rate Field against the San Diego Padres.
The Cubs open March 25 at Wrigley Field against the Cleveland Guardians, the second straight year they open at home. Crosstown Classic dates are July 16–18 at Wrigley Field and Aug. 6–8 at Rate Field.
Will there even be a 2027 MLB season?
ESPN frames the release with a clear caveat: March 24 would be the earliest Opening Day next year except for international games — if there is an Opening Day. Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and a management lockout is expected.
ESPN notes that in 2022 an agreement was not reached until March 10, pushing Opening Day from March 31 to April 7. With no labor contract in place for 2027, no international games are scheduled.
Midseason TV highlights still on the board include the T-Mobile Home Run Derby exclusively on Netflix on Monday, July 12, and the 97th All-Star Game at Wrigley Field exclusively on FOX on Tuesday, July 13. The second half begins Thursday, July 15, with a standalone ESPN matchup opening Rivalry Weekend.