Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodger Stadium as a commentator after his retirement

LOS ANGELES, U.S. – Just months after announcing his retirement from professional baseball, legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw will return to Dodger Stadium, this time from a new facet: as a commentator.

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The former Los Angeles Dodgers star will be part of the special broadcast of Opening Day on March 26, in a doubleheader televised by NBC, where the Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks. The day will have a special meaning for the Los Angeles organization, which will take advantage of the event to raise the flag of the 2025 World Series, after conquering consecutive championships after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.

A legend that doesn’t stray from the game

Clayton Kershaw ended his career in 2025 after 18 seasons with the Dodgers, leaving a legacy that projects him directly into the Hall of Fame. During his career, he accumulated 11 All-Star selections, three Cy Young awards, an NL MVP, and two World Series titles. The lefty was also part of the United States roster in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, although he did not pitch before being substituted, officially marking the end of his professional career.

New Stage in the Media

In this new experience, Kershaw will share the screen with the renowned narrator Bob Costas, while the broadcast will feature Jason Benetti as the main voice and analysts Orel Hershiser and Luis González. The NBC network plans to maintain a rotation of commentators throughout the 2026 season in its coverage of Sunday Night Baseball, integrating baseball figures into each game. In addition to the game in Los Angeles, the television station will also broadcast the matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets, expanding its coverage of the start of the season.

A symbolic return

Kershaw’s return to the stadium where he built his legend not only marks the beginning of a new professional stage, but also a living tribute to one of the most dominant careers in the recent history of Major League Baseball. Now, from the booth, he will remain part of the game that made him an icon.