The Los Angeles Dodgers have made headlines by setting a new franchise attendance record, surpassing the 4 million mark for the second time in their history. According to Dodgers Press Releases, the team concluded the 2026 regular season with a total attendance of 4,034,219 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, averaging 49,805 fans per game. This achievement marks a new high, surpassing the previous record set last season with 4,012,470 attendees.
The Dodgers have consistently attracted large crowds, announcing 40 crowds of 50,000 or better, including 14 sellouts, and maintaining a streak of at least 40,000 fans for 215 consecutive games. The team also leads Major League Baseball in road attendance, with 2,820,413 fans attending their away games, averaging 36,159 per game.
Dodgers Roster Updates
As the postseason approaches, the Dodgers have made several roster changes. Right-handed pitcher Edwin Díaz has been activated from the injured list, while Landon Knack has been optioned, as reported by Dodgers Press Releases. Díaz, who returns from his second IL stint this season, holds a 2-2 record with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games.
Additionally, catcher Dalton Rushing has been reinstated from the injured list after dealing with right elbow discomfort since September 5. Rushing has appeared in 78 games this season, hitting .249 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs, according to Dodgers Press Releases.
The Dodgers have also recalled pitchers Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt, while placing left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list. Sheehan, who recently pitched six scoreless innings against the Marlins, has recorded a 5-8 record this season with 123 strikeouts in 107 innings, as noted by Dodgers Press Releases.
Playoff Picture
The Dodgers, having secured the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs, are set for a first-round bye. The postseason field is now finalized, with the Phillies clinching the third National League Wild Card spot and the Astros winning the American League West, according to Dodgers Press Releases. The Dodgers will be closely watching the Wild Card Series as they prepare for their playoff run.
LAFC2 Secures Playoff Spot
In soccer news, LAFC2 has secured a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs despite a 3-2 loss to MNUFC2 in their regular-season finale. The team finished sixth in the Western Conference with 45 points and an 11W-8L-9D record, as reported by LAFC2 News. LAFC2 will enter the playoffs as the No. 6 seed, with their quarterfinal opponent to be determined following the Western Conference Selection Show.
Community Engagement
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is set to host the 13th annual LADF Sunset Run, welcoming nearly 40,000 participants for a unique evening event at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The run, which supports the Dodgers Dreamteam and Dodgers Dreamfields programs, will feature a Health + Wellness Expo, a drone show, and various race events. More details are available on the Dodgers Press Releases.