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This Friday marks a special occasion for the Dodgers in 2026, as fans will have the chance to snag Shohei Ohtani-themed bobbleheads for the first time this year.
Those planning to visit Chavez Ravine should brace themselves for a lively scene as they attempt to collect these coveted collectibles.
Historically, Ohtani giveaways at Dodger Stadium have been synonymous with chaos, often leading to traffic congestion and extensive queues on distribution days.
In 2024, when the team offered Ohtani memorabilia featuring the star player and his dog, dedicated fans donned in Dodger blue started arriving nearly seven hours before the game to secure their treasures.
The newest Ohtani bobblehead honors his extraordinary performance during Game 4 of the 2025 NLCS against the Brewers.
Ohtani hit three home runs that day, and his new bobblehead shows him post-swing on a platform that reads “3 HR.”
The Dodgers are calling it the “Shohei Ohtani ‘Greatest Game’ Bobblehead Part 1,” as LA is slated to give away its Part 2 companion — which pays homage to the six scoreless innings he pitched in the series clinching win over Milwaukee — in July.
The Dodgers have seemed to try to dilute the expected madness by ensuring the first 54,000 fans to arrive at Dodger Stadium will secure the item.
However, if the team’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto giveaway last month is any indication, it almost certainly won’t make a noticeable difference.
On March 31, the Dodgers passed out Yamamoto-themed Yoshi trinkets, and lines at gates were overwhelming. Some fans told The California Post they knew to arrive several hours early to avoid the mayhem.
Angelinos with tickets to Friday’s Dodgers matchup with the Rangers — which kicks off at 7:10 p.m. PT — would be wise to do similar.