Chicago Cubs vs. Hanshin Tigers: How to watch, streaming, start time, venue

The Chicago Cubs will face Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hanshin Tigers at the world-famous Tokyo Dome on Friday, March 14 as they ramp up for the start of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This game marks the first of a four-game MLB vs. NPB exhibition series, which also features the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yomiuri Giants, allowing fans in Japan to see their home teams face off against the world’s best.

And it all leads up to the 2025 Tokyo Series, a two-game set between the Cubs and Dodgers to kick off the 2025 MLB regular season.

Of course, the Cubs and Dodgers are bringing along their supremely talented Japanese superstars in Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and Seiya Suzuki to put on a show for their home nation.

Let’s get into all you need to know ahead of Cubs vs. Tigers on Friday night.

How to watch Chicago Cubs vs. Hanshin Tigers, TV channel and streaming

Chicago Cubs vs. Hanshin Tigers will be broadcast locally on Marquee Sports Network, the regional sports network of the Chicago Cubs.

The game can be streamed on MLB.TV, which requires a paid subscription.

Chicago Cubs vs. Hanshin Tigers start time, date and venue

Chicago Cubs vs. Hanshin Tigers will begin at 11 PM ET / 10 PM CT / 8 PM PT on Friday, March 14 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo Dome is the home of Nippon Professional Baseball's Yomiuri Giants and seats approximately 55,000 people. It also serves as the home of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.

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