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Excitement builds for Texas Rangers home opener
Some excited Texas Rangers fans are already at Globe Life Field for the team's first home game of the season. The first pitch is at 3:05 p.m.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Baseball returns to Arlington in just a matter of hours. It’s opening day for the Texas Rangers!
Rangers Home Opener
The Rangers will face the Cincinnati Reds in their first game of the 2026 season at home.
Texas had a strong start on the road with a 4-2 record on the season so far. Their six-game road trip was to Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Friday’s home opener starts at 3:05 p.m.
How to watch the Texas Rangers game
WHAT: Texas Rangers (4-2) vs Cincinnati Reds (3-3)
WHEN: Friday, April 3, 2026 | 3:05 PM CST
WHERE: Globe Life Field | Arlington, Texas
HOW TO WATCH: MLB Network, MLB Extra Innings, Fubo, MLB.TV, Victory+
Globe Life Field Roof
Officials at Globe Life Field confirmed on social media that the roof will remain closed for the 3 p.m. game.
That’s because scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday afternoon.
According to the FOX 4 Weather team, storm coverage will increase Friday evening with some storms becoming strong to severe.
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Starting Lineup
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 29: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on March 29, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter M …
Mackenzie Gore will take the mound for Texas.
Gore, who was traded to the Rangers in January, made a strong debut against the Phillies, earning a win with 7 strikeouts and a 3.38 earned run average over 5 innings.
Other players in the starting lineup include Brandon Nimmo, Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager, Jake Burger, Joc Pederson, Josh Smith, Josh Jung, Evan Carter, and Danny Jansen.
First Pitch and National Anthem
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Opening Day: Rangers Dance Squad teaches dance routine
Texas Rangers Opening Day 2026: FOX 4’s Payton May goes behind the scenes at Globe Life Field to join the Six Shooters Dance Squad as they prepare for tonight's big performance.
Stars goalie and Olympic gold medalist Jake Oettinger will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Neal McCoy will be signing the national anthem.
Globe Life Field Menu Highlights
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Rangers Home Opener | The Ten
The Ten takes Steve Noviello and Paige Ellenberger out to the old ballgame. They try out some ballpark foods and talk a bit of baseball.
The Rangers will have a bevy of new food and drink items for fans to enjoy this season at Globe Life Field.
Highlights include the 9th Inning Rally Sombrero, a giant nine-layer dip served in a fried tortilla shell, and the Pig Kahuna, a pork sandwich topped with pineapple and peanut butter sauce.
Rangers offer 9th Inning Rally Sombrero among new menu items at Globe Life Field
A tenderloin sandwich, hot dogs with biscuits & gravy and a rally sombrero are just some of the new items fans can enjoy at a Rangers game this season.
The Texas Ribeye Sandwich features grilled Nolan Ryan Beef ribeye steak topped with chimichurri, sliced tomato, and fresh arugula on a soft roll, served with French fries. And the Texas Tenderloin Sandwich is Nolan Ryan Beef tenderloin served on a brioche bun with gouda cheese, dijonnaise and balsamic dressed arugula, served with French fries.
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The Source: The information in this story comes from MLB.com, news releases, and FOX 4 reporters who are covering the home opener.