- The Yankees-Dodgers matchup is the most-anticipated World Series in years
The Yankees and Dodgers kicked off the World Series on Friday night in Los Angeles, and a host of celebrities – including Jimmy Kimmel and John Legend – were in attendance to watch Game 1 of the Fall Classic.
Kimmel was seen sitting alongside Jim Gentleman and Cleto Escobedo III, and the late-night host was all smiles from his seat behind the Yankees dugout.
Nearby were also actors Billy Crudup and Jason Bateman, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. Actor Will Arnett was also in attendance.
Singer John Legend was also seen in the stands with his children, while fellow recording artist Lil Wayne could also be seen taking in the game.
Additionally, country singer Brad Paisley started off the night by singing the national anthem, while ‘Breaking Bad‘ actor Bryan Cranston also addressed the crowd prior to the game.
Jimmy Kimmel poses for a picture alongside Jim Gentleman and Cleto Escobedo III
Rapper Lil Wayne was also in attendance, as he could be seen enjoying the game from the stands
Singer John Legend was also at the game, as he sat with his children at Dodger Stadium
Also in attendance was Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who is a part-owner of the team.
The series is expected to draw massive numbers with arguably MLB’s two most prominent franchises facing off.
The Dodgers advanced to the World Series after beating the Mets in six games in the NLCS.
The Yankees, meanwhile, eased past the Guardians in just five games to reach the franchise’s first World Series since 2009.
The Dodgers have been to the Fall Classic as recently as 2020, as they beat the Rays following a Covid-shortened regular season.
Actor Billy Crudup (second left), Jason Bateman and musician Flea watch Game 1
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bryan Cranston addressed the crowd before Game 1 on Friday
Part-owner Magic Johnson was also in attendance to watch LA take on New York
While Paisley and Cranston graced the Dodger Stadium field before the game, the home team also remembered late team legend, Fernando Valenzuela, ahead of Game 1.
Valenzuela passed away at age 63 earlier this week, just days before his beloved team returned to the World Series.
The Dodgers announced the news of his passing late Tuesday evening with no cause of death given.
Valenzuela’s mourning family gathered on the field following the team’s introductions as the Dodgers paid tribute to their legend ahead of the World Series curtain raiser.