Dodgers Stadium Experiences Partial Power Outage During NLCS Game 1
Los Angeles, CA – A partial power outage at Dodger Stadium caused a delay during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves today, October 20, 2025, at approximately 10:15 PM PDT.
The outage affected lighting in several sections of the stadium, prompting a 47-minute delay in the top of the seventh inning. Officials confirmed the issue was isolated to specific areas and did not impact safety systems. “We immediately began working with Southern California Edison to identify and resolve the problem,” stated a stadium spokesperson. The game resumed with full lighting restored at 11:02 PM PDT.
Initial reports suggest a transformer issue was the cause of the outage, though a full investigation is underway. This incident comes as the Dodgers are attempting to secure their second pennant in the last four years; a successful postseason run is crucial for maintaining fan engagement and revenue. Fans were kept informed via the stadium’s public address system and video boards, and were encouraged to remain in their seats. For information on stadium safety protocols, visit MLB Security.
The Braves were leading 3-1 at the time of the delay. Play resumed with a full count on Braves batter Austin Riley. Further updates on the investigation and any potential impact on future games will be provided as they become available. You can find the latest MLB Playoff coverage on ESPN.
Stadium officials stated they are working to prevent similar incidents from occurring during the remainder of the NLCS.
