description Freeway Series Overview
The Freeway Series refers to the Major League Baseball interleague rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League and the Los Angeles Angels of the American League. The matchup takes its name from the Interstate 5 freeway, which connects the two teams' respective ballparks in Southern California. Regular-season games between the two clubs began in 1997 with the introduction of interleague play. The rivalry provides a regional matchup for baseball fans across the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
help Freeway Series FAQ
Why is the Dodgers-Angels rivalry called the Freeway Series?
The name refers to Interstate 5, which connects the Los Angeles area with Anaheim. The Los Angeles Dodgers play in the National League, while the Los Angeles Angels play in the American League.
Are the Dodgers and Angels in the same MLB league?
No. The Dodgers are members of the National League, and the Angels are members of the American League, so their regular-season meetings are interleague games.
Where do the Dodgers and Angels play their home games?
The Dodgers play at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Angels play at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Orange County.
When did Dodgers-Angels games become regular interleague matchups?
Interleague play began in Major League Baseball in 1997, allowing the Dodgers and Angels to meet during the regular season. Before that, they could meet only in exhibition games or the World Series.
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