​The Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to visit the White House on July 23 to commemorate their second consecutive World Series title, according to the California Post. The team will depart Philadelphia and make the cross-country trip to Washington, D.C., during the off-day of their nine-game East Coast road swing, which includes stops against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets. White House assistant press secretary Taylor Rogers issued a statement saying, “President Trump is excited to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship.” Following the Dodgers’ dramatic Game 7 victory, President Donald Trump shared an invitation on social media: “Congratulations to the L.A. Dodgers, a game won by incredible CHAMPIONS!!! A lesser group of men would never have been able to win that game, or game 6, for that matter. So many stars made it all happen. Also, congratulations to ownership. What a great job they have done. SEE YOU ALL AT THE WHITE HOUSE!!!”
Back in February, reports suggested the Dodgers were expected to undertake the White House visit sometime during the 2026 MLB season, despite earlier calls to cancel in light of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Although the prospect of visiting the White House drew backlash the previous year, the Dodgers publicly presented a united front, and there were no notable holdouts, despite past comments and actions from some individuals. For instance, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated he would have skipped a White House visit in 2019, and Mookie Betts did not attend the 2018 visit with the Boston Red Sox.
Dodgers president Stan Kasten asserted that all players wanted to participate in the White House ceremony in 2025, though at least one player reportedly approached the invitation with mixed feelings. Kiké Hernández, a Puerto Rican star who has historically voiced criticism of Trump, called the situation “kind of a lose-lose” in a radio interview with Dave Vassegh. Roberts, speaking with the Los Angeles Times in February, framed the White House visit as a matter of tradition: “I was raised—by a man who served our country for 30 years—to respect the highest office in our country. For me, it doesn’t matter who is in the office; I’m going to go to the White House. I never set out to be political. I intend to follow the tradition and not attempt to make political statements, because I am not a politician.”
Traditionally, World Series champions have visited the White House when their team is in town to play the Washington Nationals. Scheduling constraints, however, prevented the Dodgers from making a trip during their early-April series in Washington. As the 2026 season unfolds, fans and commentators will be watching to see how the White House visit unfolds within the broader narrative of baseball’s enduring rituals and the team’s ongoing pursuit of excellence on the field.