TOAfter two months of spring coaching and a six-game street journey to open the 2026 MLB season, the Red Sox returned to Boston on Friday for the primary sport of the season at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox had a tough go of their first two collection and solely received one sport, however they’ve the chance to get again on observe within the pleasant confines of their house ballpark. The collection in opposition to the Padres continues on Saturday (4:10 pm) and Sunday (1:35 pm).
Here is a collection of photographs from Globe photographers at Friday’s opener. This gallery can be up to date.
Dede Forgione unloads balloons from a U-haul at Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Mark Notaro, 3, eats a sizzling canine alongside Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Fan stroll alongside Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
People search an autograph from Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
“Big League Brian,” a stilt walker, entertains followers alongside Lansdowne Street.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Dede Forgione locations balloons outdoors of Bill’s Bar.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Outfielder Jarren Duran indicators a baseball card for a younger fan earlier than the sport.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 mentioned. Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Jordan Kicks (left) of Framingham takes a photograph with Red Sox reduction pitcher Johan Oviedo.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Fenway Station on the way in which to Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A big sausage formed character selling the film “Balls Up” takes pictures with followers outdoors of Fenway Park.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
Sly Egidio of East Boston hollers “programs for sale” outdoors of Fenway Park. Sly’s first opening day was 1992 as an worker of the journal, and he now owns the corporate. Sly mentioned, “Anytime they get a ring, that’s the best opening day.”Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A younger fan runs for signatures from Red Sox gamers.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
A path resulting in Fenway Park in Boston.Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe
