BTS V first ceremonial pitch: When and where to watch Kim Taehyung’s historic moment live in India

South Korean superstar BTS V, also known as Kim Taehyung, is stepping onto the baseball field—but not just as a fan.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially announced that V will be their guest of honor, throwing the ceremonial first pitch during their game against the Cincinnati Reds. This marks a special moment for ARMYs, as it will be his first-ever overseas ceremonial pitch.

For fans in India eager to catch the action, the game goes live on August 26 at 7:40 AM IST. The Dodgers shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on August 17, writing: “ARMY, you ready? V will be at Dodger Stadium on 8/25 to throw out the ceremonial first pitch!”

While V has already been in the spotlight post-military discharge—appearing at Paris Fashion Week as Celine’s ambassador, leading campaigns for Compose Coffee, and stirring headlines with a recent Coca-Cola deal—this is a new kind of public appearance.

Be ready to tune in to history! A global audience awaits as V will take the mound at Dodger Stadium & make his ceremonial MLB debut with the first pitch for the game starting 11:10am KST on August 26~ turning a classic baseball moment into a worldwide celebration.