April 1, 2026 · FansCollective

Last Friday night at Dodger Stadium, something happened that hasn't occurred in Los Angeles since... well, ever.

For the first time in franchise history, the Dodgers received World Series rings as back-to-back champions. Not once in all those decades of Brooklyn and LA baseball had this team repeated as champs in consecutive years. The 2025 ring ceremony, held before the home opener series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, finally changed that.

And the ring itself? It's absolutely ridiculous — in the best possible way.

What the Official 2025 Ring Looks Like

Crafted by The Champions Collective (a Jostens brand), the ring is built in 14-karat yellow gold and loaded with over 250 diamonds and nearly 100 sapphires. The face spells out "WORLD CHAMPIONS" in 86 diamonds, with the LA logo set in 17 custom-cut blue sapphires — one for each postseason game the Dodgers won on their way to the title.

But the detail that's getting the most attention is what's hidden underneath the ring top. There's a small glass window built into the ring that holds actual dirt from around home plate during Game 7 of the World Series. That's right — a literal piece of the ground where the championship was clinched, sealed inside the ring.

The right side of the ring reads "BACK 2 BACK" between two engraved Commissioner's Trophies and the Dodgers script logo. Each player's jersey number is set in diamonds on the left side, along with 15 round sapphires and the classic MLB logo. On the inside, every ring is engraved with the player's own signature, plus the playoff series scores and the date of the Game 7 clincher.

One more thing: the exterior band features the number 4,012,470 — the total attendance at Dodger Stadium during the 2025 regular season. That's not just a flex. It's a thank-you to every fan who showed up.

The Ceremony Was As Hollywood As You'd Expect

Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson emceed the whole thing. The USC marching band played in an LA formation out in the outfield. Players were introduced one by one, and the loudest ovations went to World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Miguel Rojas (whose Game 7 home run will live forever in Dodger lore), and — of course — Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani pulled his ring from a blue presentation box that actually plays a video of the team's postseason highlights. He slipped it on and raised a fist to the crowd. Classic Shohei.

But the most emotional moment came when Clayton Kershaw walked out to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Kershaw retired after the 2025 season — 18 years with the Dodgers, three World Series rings, and arguably the greatest pitching career in franchise history. His former teammates surrounded him on the mound afterward to hand him his ring personally. Mookie Betts put it best: "He deserved that ovation and that ring. He's a winner and he went out on top."

Betts, by the way, now owns four World Series rings — three with LA and one from his time in Boston. Dave Roberts, the manager, joked that the ring is "substantial" and "over the top," then admitted he keeps all of his in a safe. "I don't know if it's presumptuous," Roberts said. "I just kind of keep it in a safe."

Meanwhile, Ohtani Had His Own Surprise

The day before the ring ceremony — on Opening Day — players walked into the Dodger Stadium clubhouse to find gift bags at their lockers. Inside each one: a Seiko watch (valued around $4,000) and a handwritten note from Ohtani that simply read, "Let's three-peat."

Rojas called it a moment he'd remember forever. Roberts said Ohtani has given his teammates a gift every Opening Day since joining the team. Last year it was Beats headphones. This year, luxury watches with a championship-sized message attached.

The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks that opening weekend. They're clearly not in the mood to slow down.

So What Does This Mean for Fans?

Here's the thing about championship rings: the official ones go to the players, coaches, and staff. You're not going to find an identical piece at any jewelry counter. But the demand from fans is real — and it spikes hard every time a ring ceremony happens.

That's exactly why we've been working on something for Dodger fans who want to carry a piece of this back-to-back legacy with them.

FansCollective's Dodgers Custom Ring Collection

We currently offer three personalized championship rings for Dodgers fans, each designed around a different angle of the 2025 title run:

1. Custom 2025 Dodgers World Series Ring — Ring Ceremony Edition This is the one inspired by the official ring ceremony design that was just unveiled last week. The details are modeled after what the players received — with your name and number engraved on it instead. It's a pre-order item, and the first batch is shipping in about two weeks. Price: $49.99 (originally $79.99)

2. Custom Dodgers Back-to-Back World Series Ring This one leans into the dynasty narrative. It celebrates both the 2024 and 2025 championships with a design that's all about legacy and dominance. Your name and number go right on it.Price: $69.99

3. Personalized 2025 Dodgers Championship Ring — Fan Edition A classic fan ring focused purely on the 2025 title. Clean design, custom engraving, solid collectible piece. Price: $79.99

All three are designed as collector-grade fan memorabilia — not official team merchandise, but purpose-built for the fans who actually want to wear their loyalty.

Why Right Now Matters

Ring ceremonies create a very specific window. The news is everywhere. Your group chats are blowing up with ring photos. SportsCenter is running the Kershaw clip on repeat. Social media is flooded with Ohtani raising his fist.

This is the moment when the emotional connection between fans and the championship is at its highest. If you've been thinking about getting a piece of the 2025 run — whether it's for yourself, a fellow Dodger fan, or someone who needs a birthday or Father's Day gift in the next couple months — this is the time.

The Ring Ceremony Edition in particular won't stay at its current pre-order price forever. Once the first batch sells through, pricing goes back to normal.

The Three-Peat Chase Is On

With Ohtani fully healthy as a two-way player, Yamamoto coming off a World Series MVP performance, Freeman and Betts leading the lineup, and the memory of Kershaw's final chapter still fresh — this Dodgers team isn't just celebrating 2025. They're hunting a three-peat that only a handful of franchises in baseball history have ever pulled off.

The watches Ohtani gave his teammates say it all: "Let's three-peat."

If it happens, you'll want the ring from the year the dynasty was built.

Shop the full Dodgers Championship Ring collection at FansCollective →

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