The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on July 23, 2026, to mark their 2025 World Series championship victory [1, 2, 3]. They became the first Major League Baseball team in 26 years to win back-to-back World Series titles, securing championships in both 2024 and 2025 [2, 3].
President Donald Trump expressed enthusiasm for the visit. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said, "President Trump is excited to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers BACK to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship!" [1, 2, 3]. The Dodgers have a longstanding tradition of visiting the White House after championships, having participated routinely across multiple administrations and prior recent titles [1, 3].
Scheduling conflicts initially made the visit uncertain. The Dodgers arranged the visit during an off day between their July 20–22 series in Philadelphia and their July 24–26 series in New York [1, 2]. This window allowed the team to attend without impacting their tightly packed schedule [1, 2].
Local reaction to the scheduled visit was mixed. The Dodgers’ 2025 White House visit drew backlash from some Los Angeles residents due to President Trump's controversial immigration policies affecting the area’s community [1, 3]. Some players opted out of the previous year's White House visit celebrating the 2024 title, including reliever Brusdar Graterol and Freddie Freeman [2]. Conversely, Mookie Betts attended the 2025 White House visit after skipping a similar event in 2019 when he was with Boston [1, 2].
The Dodgers previously visited the White House on April 7, 2025, to celebrate their 2024 World Series win [3]. Their next scheduled event is the start of the series in New York on July 24, immediately following the White House visit [1, 2].
