Dodgers Dreamteam PlayerFest Brings Thousands Together

Dodger Dreamteam PlayerFest at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium (Gary A. Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)

by Erin Edwards

Thousands of young people and families across Los Angeles united to celebrate community, opportunity and the power of sport on Saturday at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

The annual Dodgers Dreamteam PlayerFest — presented by Bank of America — is one of the most anticipated events of the summer, where families have the opportunity to experience the ballpark in a way few fans ever do. More than 3,000 Dodgers Dreamteam participants, coaches, family members, volunteers and partners were hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) on Saturday.

Throughout the day, participants explored Centerfield Plaza, walked the warning track, stepped into the dugouts and bullpens and posed with the 2025 World Series Trophy. They also connected with fellow Dodgers Dreamteam families from across Los Angeles County.

But beyond the excitement of being at the ballpark, PlayerFest delivered something even more meaningful: access.

Families received free resources, health services, educational opportunities and connections to community organizations that help young people thrive both on and off the field.

Participants picked up basic essential kits from Baby2Baby, received fresh produce from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, explored educational opportunities with the Los Angeles Library Foundation and C5LA, participated in Science of Baseball STEM activities, and engaged in fitness and wellness programming led by UCLA Health Sports Performance powered by Exos.

Dodgers Dreamteam players and families receiving resources from LADF partners (Gary A. Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)

Young athletes also sharpened their baseball and softball skills through instruction from the Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academy while families received transportation resources from Los Angeles Metro, vision screenings from Vision to Learn, as well as dental and health screenings from UCLA Health.

Throughout the ballpark, community partners created interactive experiences that kept participants moving and learning. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks and Los Angeles Kings joined the celebration, bringing additional activities and giveaways that highlighted the power of sports across Los Angeles.

PlayerFest also showcased the collective effort behind the Dodgers Dreamteam, which now serves 17,000 youth across 156 locations throughout Los Angeles County. The program continues to expand equitable access to sports and positive youth development opportunities for young people who need them most.

The event would not have been possible without the support of presenting sponsor Bank of America, the program’s first corporate sponsor and current Community Ambassador Sponsor. More than 250 Bank of America employee volunteers joined hundreds of additional volunteers and partners to help create a memorable experience for every family in attendance.

As participants left the stadium carrying giveaways, resources and memories from a day unlike any other, the impact of PlayerFest extended far beyond the stadium’s walls.

As summer begins across Los Angeles, PlayerFest served as a powerful reminder that when community partners, volunteers, families and youth come together, the result is far more than a day at the ballpark. It’s an investment in the future of Los Angeles. To learn more about Dodgers Dreamteam, visit Dodgers.com/DodgersDreamteam.