Dodgerfest 2026: A Celebration of Fans and Players

By: Angela Redding | Hollywood Beat magazine | January 31, 2026
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Dodgerfest always follows The Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour, and this year was no different. The boys in blue came out to meet the press and spend some time with the fans today at Dodger Stadium.

Players shared updates and their thoughts for the upcoming season. They all talked about being ready to start the season and make the push to win another championship.

Which player would you stop for a photo?

Mookie Betts

Shohei Ohtani

Freddie Freeman

A Day for Dodger Fans

Dodgers fans dressed in team jerseys and caps to represent their deep appreciation for the Dodgers.

Many fans bought VIP experiences that include meet-and-greets with players, a lunch at the Stadium Club with a Dodger player, tours of the Dodger clubhouse, the Vin Scully Press Box, and a focus on Jackie Robinson’s legacy.

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Anthony Banda was among the players gathered in the Dodgers’ homestand bullpen to talk with the media. Once he ended his time with Dodgers media and the general press, he stepped aside and began talking with a small group of media members.

“I love you, Banda!”

Fans who had lined the wall and seats close to the bullpen called out to him. A male fan could not contain his excitement and yelled out, “I love you, Banda!” in hopes of a favorable response.

Others cheered but Banda, who is very fan oriented, didn’t hear the eager fan and didn’t respond.