The Los Angeles Dodgers are leaning all the way into fan engagement for the 2026 season, unveiling a promotional schedule headlined by 24 bobblehead giveaways - and it’s a lineup that reads like a highlight reel of recent franchise glory.
The bobblehead slate opens with a bang on March 28, featuring Will Smith’s clutch home run from Game 7 of the 2025 World Series - a moment etched into Dodgers lore. That giveaway kicks off a “Game 7” series that also includes Miguel Rojas (May 8), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (May 27), and Mookie Betts (June 19), each commemorating pivotal plays from that dramatic title-clinching game.
Just three days after Smith’s bobblehead, fans will get a surprise with a mystery bobblehead giveaway on March 31 - a tradition that always fuels speculation and excitement in the lead-up.
Then comes the Shohei Ohtani trilogy.
The first of three Ohtani bobbleheads drops on April 10, celebrating his standout performance at the plate in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers. The second, scheduled for July 8, shifts the spotlight to the mound, honoring his dominant start in the NLCS clincher. And finally, on August 22, Ohtani is featured again as part of the “Starter Series,” which pays tribute to the Dodgers’ loaded rotation.
That series also includes Blake Snell (May 9), Tyler Glasnow (June 6), and Yamamoto again (September 5), recognizing the arms expected to carry the Dodgers deep into October once more.
Beyond the stars of the postseason, the Dodgers are also showcasing international talent, franchise icons, and even some L.A. cultural flavor.
Roki Sasaki gets his first Dodgers bobblehead on April 25, and on May 12, fans will pick up a lowrider-themed Ice Cube bobblehead - a nod to the rapper’s deep L.A. roots and the team’s connection to the city’s cultural scene.
Manager Dave Roberts (May 25), reliever Alex Vesia (May 29), and outfielder Teoscar Hernández (May 30) also get their own bobblehead days, highlighting the depth of the roster and the personalities that make this clubhouse tick.
Then there’s Shaquille O’Neal on June 20 - because why not bring a little Lakers-Dodgers crossover energy into the mix?
Freddie Freeman’s marathon walk-off in the 18th inning gets its due on July 6, while July 11 brings a bobblehead for Son Heung-min, the global soccer icon and another sign of the Dodgers’ expanding international reach.
After the All-Star break, it’s time to welcome the new faces.
Edwin Díaz (July 29) and Kyle Tucker (July 31) - two of the Dodgers’ biggest offseason additions - will be immortalized with their first bobbleheads in Dodger Blue. Clayton Kershaw, the franchise cornerstone, gets his own day on August 14, and the following night, Reggie Smith is honored with a bobblehead to celebrate his induction into the Legends of Dodger Baseball.
Rounding out the schedule is Max Muncy’s Game 7 home run on August 10 - another key moment from that unforgettable World Series run - and the final Ohtani and Yamamoto bobbleheads as part of the Starter Series in late August and early September.
Full Dodgers 2026 Bobblehead Schedule:
- March 28 (Sat): Will Smith - Game 7 home run
- March 31 (Tue): Mystery bobblehead
- April 10 (Fri): Shohei Ohtani - “Greatest Game” Part 1
- April 25 (Sat): Roki Sasaki
- May 8 (Fri): Miguel Rojas - Game 7 home run
- May 9 (Sat): Blake Snell - Starter Series
- May 12 (Tue): Ice Cube - Lowrider
- May 25 (Mon): Dave Roberts
- May 27 (Wed): Yoshinobu Yamamoto - Game 7 final out
- May 29 (Fri): Alex Vesia
- May 30 (Sat): Teoscar Hernández
- June 6 (Sat): Tyler Glasnow - Starter Series
- June 19 (Fri): Mookie Betts - Game 7 double play
- June 20 (Sat): Shaquille O’Neal
- July 6 (Mon): Freddie Freeman - 18th-inning walk-off
- July 8 (Wed): Shohei Ohtani - “Greatest Game” Part 2
- July 11 (Sat): Son Heung-min
- July 29 (Wed): Edwin Díaz
- July 31 (Fri): Kyle Tucker
- August 10 (Mon): Max Muncy - Game 7 home run
- August 14 (Fri): Clayton Kershaw
- August 15 (Sat): Reggie Smith - Legends of Dodger Baseball
- August 22 (Sat): Shohei Ohtani - Starter Series
- September 5 (Sat): Yoshinobu Yamamoto - Starter Series
From World Series heroes to cultural icons, the Dodgers are making sure fans have plenty of reasons to show up early to the ballpark in 2026. Whether you’re collecting memories, memorabilia, or both, this year’s giveaway slate is stacked - and it’s a reflection of just how deep and dynamic this Dodgers era has become.