After two months of spring training and a six-game road trip to open the 2026 MLB season, the Red Sox returned to Boston on Friday for the first game of the season at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox had a rough go in their first two series and only won one game, but have the opportunity to get back on track in the friendly confines of their home ballpark. The series against the Padres continues on Saturday (4:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:35 p.m.).
Here is a selection of images from Globe photographers at Friday’s opener. This gallery will be updated.
Dede Forgione unloads balloons from a U-haul at Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Mark Notaro, 3, eats a hot dog along Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Fan walk along Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
People seek an autograph from Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
“Big League Brian,” a stilt walker, entertains fans along Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Dede Forgione places balloons outside of Bill’s Bar.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Outfielder Jarren Duran signs a baseball card for a young fan before the game.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Travis Gonick, 44, and his sons, TJ, 14; Tyler, 11; and Taylor, 11, all of New Jersey, pose for a portrait. “We’re here every year, since they were kids,” Travis said. Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Jordan Kicks (left) of Framingham takes a photo with Red Sox relief pitcher Johan Oviedo.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Fenway Station on the way to Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A large sausage shaped character promoting the movie “Balls Up” takes photos with fans outside of Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Sly Egidio of East Boston hollers “programs for sale” outside of Fenway Park. Sly’s first opening day was 1992 as an employee of the magazine, and he now owns the company. Sly said, “Anytime they get a ring, that’s the best opening day.”Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A young fan runs for signatures from Red Sox players.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A trail leading to Fenway Park in Boston.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
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