The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees played in possibly one of the most famous World Series in history. This was the 12th time the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in a World Series rivalry. From the 1940s to the 1980s, the two teams were crosstown rivals, as the Dodgers were initially based in Brooklyn before moving to LA in 1958. Amid a battle between the East and West Coast, the Dodgers won the first three games before ending the series. With game number 5.
Find out how many World Series titles the Dodgers now have and more about the team’s 2024 celebration below.
When did the Dodgers last win the World Series?
The Dodgers’ last World Series win was in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebration paled in comparison to tradition. At that time, the Dodgers took on the Tampa Bay Rays. They played the entire series at Globe Life Field in Texas, where seating capacity was limited to about 25 percent to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
The entire 2020 MLB season was also shortened due to the pandemic, with only 60 games played.
How many World Series have the Dodgers won?
As of 2024, the Dodgers have won a total of eight World Series titles.
Los Angeles, are you ready for the parade?! #world Series pic.twitter.com/FZhhp1VB29
– Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) 31 October 2024
When is the Dodgers World Series Parade?
The parade is scheduled for Friday, November 1. It will start at 11 am Gloria Molina Grand Park at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Mayor Karen Bass will officially open the parade, and Dodgers players will travel through DTLA in double-decker buses. Yahoo! game,
For those unable to attend the parade, Dodger Stadium will host a ticketed celebration for fans to watch on a screen. Gates will reportedly open at 9 a.m. and the festivities are expected to begin around noon.
After winning three consecutive games in the series, Dodgers manager dave roberts “Our people are very ready, very hungry for the parade,” he told reporters. So, nothing is going to come in its way, nothing.”
