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Opening day for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, an L.A. Dodgers affiliate you may not have heard of
TL;DR
The Ontario Tower Buzzers, a single-A affiliate of the L.A. Dodgers, debuted on April 2, 2026, losing 7-5 to the Lake Elsinore Storm. The new $100 million Ontario Field hosted a festive opening day with various celebrations.
Key points
- Ontario Tower Buzzers are a single-A Dodgers affiliate
- Inaugural game was on April 2, 2026
- Buzzers lost 7-5 to Lake Elsinore Storm
- Ontario Field cost $100 million and seats 6,500
- Opening day included a flyover and performances
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Crowds pass murals of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela on opening day for the Ontario Tower Buzzers.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers, a single-A Dodgers affiliate, played their inaugural home opener on April 2, losing 7-5 to the Lake Elsinore Storm at the new $100- million, 6,500-seat Ontario Field. The aviation-themed stadium hosted festivities including a flyover, a ribbon cutting and performances, with pitcher Brady Smith throwing the first pitch.
Tracy Monte of Oregon cheers during the opening ceremonies.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers~~, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate,~~ faced off against Lake Elsinore . Fans can watch large screens live at an open bar area .
Q&A
What was the score of the Ontario Tower Buzzers' opening game?
The Ontario Tower Buzzers lost their opening game 7-5 against the Lake Elsinore Storm.
When did the Ontario Tower Buzzers play their first game?
The Ontario Tower Buzzers played their inaugural game on April 2, 2026.
What features does the new Ontario Field have?
Ontario Field is a $100 million, 6,500-seat stadium with an aviation theme, hosting various opening day festivities.