The Dodgers' home opener is tomorrow. For STR hosts within two miles of Dodger Stadium — Echo Park, Silver Lake, Elysian Park, parts of Chinatown — this is the start of a seven-month demand pattern that runs through playoffs.
The seven-month rhythm
- April-May: strong weekday game nights, steady weekend games
- June-July: peak season, premium pricing, road-trip fans traveling in
- August-September: playoff push, higher stakes, last-minute premium
- October: postseason compression — if they make the playoffs, you're booking at 2x summer rates
What to do this week
- Update your listing to mention "walk to Dodger Stadium" if applicable
- Stock a "game-day arrival kit" — parking map, Uber pickup zones, nearest bar
- Set your dynamic pricing to recognize game nights as premium weekdays
Who books these listings
- Out-of-state fans flying in for series weekends
- Season-ticket holders' family and friends
- Corporate groups on client-entertainment nights
- Occasional visiting team staff and press
The Dodgers' 2026 schedule advantage
This year's home schedule includes several high-demand opponents through summer. Hosts who price the top 12-15 home games as individual premium events will outperform those who price them as generic summer weekends.
