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Maxwell Millington

Oct 27, 2025 - Sports

Superstars align for "sports equinox"

A chart that shows 2025 game days for the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and MLS. The NFL, NHL and NBA generally run from fall through spring, without any games in summer. The MLB and MLS are the opposite, with games from spring through fall and a break in the winter. Despite these varying schedules, all five leagues will have games on October 27. — Data: Axios research; Note: Includes all seven potential World Series games; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

Sports superstars are front and center at this year's sports equinox, a day when games across major sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL are scheduled.

Between the lines: Fans can tune in to Shohei Ohtani at the plate, Patrick Mahomes on the gridiron, Sidney Crosby on the ice or Steph Curry on the court.

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Maxwell Millington

Oct 27, 2025 - Sports

Fans feel the price tag of the sports equinox

Dodger fans had lots to cheer about as the Dodgers defeated the Brewers 3-1 in game 3 in the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 3-1 and take a 3-0 lead in the best of 7 series.

This year, ticket prices are the second-highest of any sports equinox dating back to 2021, according to exclusive data from SeatGeek.

State of play: The average resale price for the 15-game slate (the MLS was excluded) is $611.

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