KCRW and Brain Dead Are Bringing Dodgers and Yankees Fans Together for a Rematch Watch Party
Baseball season is heating up again, and this Sunday, June 1 at 4 PM, KCRW and Brain Dead Studios Fairfax are inviting fans to unite — or square off, depending on your loyalties — at a special Game 3 watch party for the Dodgers vs. Yankees series. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, this event isn’t just about baseball — it’s about community, nostalgia, and just the right amount of trash talk.
This matchup is more than just a regular-season clash. It’s a rematch brimming with tension after the Dodgers took down the Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Game 1 of that series will go down in baseball history — Freddie Freeman sending a meatball pitch from Nestor Cortes into the stands for a walk-off grand slam that shook the grounds of Los Angeles. It was one of those moments that instantly became legend, and now, Dodgers and Yankees fans alike are gathering again to see what kind of fireworks Game 3 might bring.
Brain Dead Studios is known for its offbeat programming, artsy film screenings, and community-first ethos and has teamed up with L.A.’s cultural mainstay KCRW to throw a watch party that’s part sports bar, part indie theater, and all vibes. Watch the game on a massive movie screen, kick back in theater seats, and shout at the screen as much as your heart desires. No one’s asking you to keep it down here.
This isn’t your average Dodgers watch party. It’s a space where Yankee fans can rep their pinstripes without shame (but maybe with a little side-eye), and Dodgers fans can drown the space in Dodger Blue to keep that winning energy alive. The whole point is to rally both sides — whether you're here for redemption or to remind the other team who’s boss.
While the Dodgers–Giants rivalry might be L.A.'s most famous, the Dodgers–Yankees rivalry stretches deep into baseball lore. Back in the days when the Dodgers called Brooklyn home, these two teams battled it out in some of the most memorable World Series matchups in the 1940s and '50s. It was a rivalry forged in the golden era of baseball, and though it doesn’t always make headlines today, the tension between the two franchises still simmers just below the surface.
Events like this are a perfect reminder of how sports and culture collide in Los Angeles. You're watching one of the biggest games of the season on a big screen, surrounded by strangers who are just as fired up as you are, in a place that blends film, art, and fandom. You get the high stakes of a marquee matchup, the comfort of movie theater seats, and the freedom to talk as much trash as you want. That’s what makes this city special — sports are a spectacle, and everyone’s invited.
Space is limited, so an RSVP is required to secure your spot.
Photo — KCRW
