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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.
ARLINGTON, Texas - The roof will be closed at Globe Life Field for the Texas Rangers’ home opener on Friday afternoon.
Rangers Home Opener
The Texas Rangers will face the Cincinnati Reds in their first game of the season at home.
The Rangers 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.
The game starts at 3:05 p.m.
Texas Rangers 2026 Home Opener: How to watch and what to look for
The Texas Rangers host the Cincinnati Reds for the 2026 home opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, featuring starting pitcher Mackenzie Gore, a closed roof due to potential storms, and a ceremonial first pitch by Stars goalie Jake Oettinger.
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
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
Stars goalie and Olympic gold medalist Jake Oettinger will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Neal McCoy will be signing the national anthem.
The Source: The information in this story comes from MLB.com, news releases, and FOX 4 reporters who are covering the home opener.