The Texas Rangers celebrate their home opener on Friday with a ceremonial first pitch by Olympic gold medalist Jake Oettinger and a performance by Neal McCoy.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers (4-2) return to Arlington after winning their first two road series of the 2026 season.
Friday’s contest will mark the Rangers’ seventh opener at Globe Life Field and 55th overall since the franchise moved to Texas in 1972.
Friday’s home opener is expected to feature a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Dallas Stars goaltender and USA Hockey Olympic gold-medalist, Jake Oettinger, as well as a National Anthem performance by country music star Neal McCoy.
When is the first pitch for Rangers vs. Reds?
First pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. CT.
Texas Rangers gameday timeline
10 a.m. – Parking lots open at Globe Life Field11:50 a.m. — Texas Rangers Batting Practice12:00 p.m. — Public Gates Open12:50 p.m. — Cincinnati Reds Batting Practice1:50 p.m. — Grounds Crew Field Preparation2:15 p.m. — Budweiser Clydesdales on field2:43 p.m. — Cincinnati Reds Starting Lineup introductions2:48 p.m. — Texas Rangers Starting Lineup introductions2:58 p.m. — National Anthem – Neal McCoy3:00 p.m. — Ceremonial First Pitch – Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger – Hockey USA Gold Medalist3:03 p.m. — Umpires Meeting & Lineup Exchange at Home Plate3:06 p.m. — Rangers Take The Field3:08 p.m. — First Pitch, Rangers vs. Reds
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