ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers return to Globe Life Field Thursday with a 2023 World Series Championship win under their belt. Here’s what you need to know before arriving at the ballpark for Opening Weekend.
The Rangers open the 2024 MLB season at home against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at 6:35 p.m. It’s the start of a three-game weekend opener series where the two teams will meet again on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31.
Gates open at 3:30 p.m., which is also when Rangers batting practice starts. The Cubs will have their batting practice an hour later. Pregame ceremonies start at 6 p.m.
Tickets
If you want to snag a last-minute ticket to see the Rangers play the Cubs on Opening Day, be prepared to shell out some big bucks. The cheapest tickets for Thursday’s game range from $200 to $300.
Current ticket prices:
Globe Life Field will offer souvenir tickets for the first time during the 2024 season. Visit the Authentics table outside of the Grand Slam Gift Shop to inquire about getting a souvenir ticket printed.
Traffic
Visitors are advised to avoid taking I-30, which will be backed up with evening rush hour traffic when the game starts at 6:35. Instead, take Green Oaks (north of I-30) or Park Row (south of I-30).
Parking & tailgating
Parking lots open at 2 p.m. No need to bring cash, all parking at Globe Life is cashless.
Tailgating at Globe Life Field is allowed in most Rangers parking lots except Lots A, B and T.
Visitors can start tailgating from the time parking lots open until the end of the 2nd inning.
The first pitch
The ceremonial first pitch of the 2024 season will be thrown by Michael Carter, a season ticket holder since 1979 who has been attending games since 1973. National Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez will catch the pitch, which is scheduled for 6:28 p.m.
Before the game starts, the stadium will observe a moment of silence for Hector Ortiz, a longtime Rangers coach who died in February after a long battle with cancer.