At a Glance
- Dodgers win back-to-back World Series in a Game 7 on November 2, 2025.
- LAFC signs Son Heung-min in a record MLS deal on September 27, 2025.
- LeBron James ends a 1,297-game double-digit streak on December 4, 2025.
- Why it matters: Los Angeles proved its status as the city of champions, with drama spanning baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer.
Los Angeles sports fans witnessed a year of unforgettable moments, from championship rings to record-breaking plays, all under the bright lights of the City of Champions.
Dodgers Dominate Baseball
The Dodgers captured a second straight World Series title in a dramatic Game 7 on November 2, 2025.
Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off grand slam in the 18th inning on October 27, 2025, becoming the first player to do it twice.
Clayton Kershaw recorded his 3,000th strikeout on July 2, 2025 before announcing the 2025 season would be his last.
NBA Shifts and Highlights
Luka Dončić was traded to the Lakers on February 4, 2025, pairing him with LeBron James.
LeBron’s 1,297-game double-digit streak ended on December 4, 2025, when he scored eight points against the Raptors.
The Clippers saw a collapse in the playoffs, followed by a Kawhi Leonard scandal and Chris Paul‘s midseason exit.
Soccer and Hockey Moments
LAFC’s signing of Son Heung-min on September 27, 2025 set a new MLS record and earned the Goal of the Year.
Anze Kopitar announced his retirement after the 2025-26 season, marking the end of a 20-year tenure with the Kings.
Football Surprises
The Chargers, under Jim Harbaugh, reached the playoffs for the first time in 2025, finishing 11-6.
The Rams played a dominant 27-9 Wild Card win over the Vikings on January 13, 2025 in a city still recovering from wildfires.
UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State at the Rose Bowl on October 4, 2025, a win that sparked coaching firings and lawsuits.
Key Takeaways
- Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series cements LA’s baseball legacy.
- LeBron James’ streak ended in a moment of self-lessness.
- LAFC’s record signing highlights the city’s growing soccer influence.
Los Angeles continues to prove that its sports scene is a relentless blend of triumph and drama, keeping fans on the edge of their seats year after year.
