Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced a wave of backlash from Los Angeles Dodgers fans after attending Game 4 of the World Series, where they were booed and accused of “shoving” baseball legends out of prime seats.
The Duke, 41, and Duchess of Sussex, 44, appeared at the Los Angeles stadium wearing matching blue Dodgers caps, watching from front-row seats as the team lost 2-6 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Cameras frequently caught the couple cheering enthusiastically, with Meghan appearing particularly animated whenever the Dodgers scored.
Major League Baseball (MLB) even posted a slow-motion video of their entrance on Instagram with the caption “royalty,” celebrating their presence at the high-profile game.
Fans Outraged Over Seating Arrangement
However, many fans were angered after realizing that two icons of the sport—Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson and legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax—had been seated directly behind Harry and Meghan.
Critics flooded social media to express their frustration. “They were blocking real baseball fans from a view of Sandy Koufax,” one Instagram user complained. Another added, “Sandy Koufax should be sitting IN FRONT OF Harry and Meghan!”
Others accused the stadium of prioritizing celebrity status over true baseball greatness. “Gave PRIME front-row seats behind home plate to the ultimate grifter duo, Harry and Meghan, while shoving legends Sandy Koufax and Magic Johnson to the second row,” another wrote. “Fans BOOED them on the jumbotron and rightfully so.”
As the couple appeared on the big screen, loud boos echoed throughout the stands.
Sports Figures Join the Criticism
Among those who joined the chorus of disapproval was New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose, who questioned on X (formerly Twitter): “How does Sandy end up in the second row?” He continued, “Maybe those are his permanent, personal seats, but Sandy Koufax takes a back seat to no one. Especially at Dodger Stadium.”
The Legacy of Sandy Koufax
Koufax, one of baseball’s most revered figures, played 12 seasons for the Dodgers between 1955 and 1966. He earned three Cy Young Awards and was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1963. After retiring at just 30, he became the youngest player ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 at the age of 36.
Criticism and Aftermath
Some fans jokingly claimed that Harry and Meghan had “jinxed” the Dodgers, pointing to the team’s loss that evening. Despite the backlash, the couple appeared unfazed. Meghan later shared a cheerful photo on Instagram showing her and Harry smiling alongside Magic Johnson.
The game, held at Chavez Ravine, attracted numerous celebrities, including LeBron James, actress Sydney Sweeney, and actor Brad Pitt—though it was the Sussexes who ultimately stole the spotlight, for better or worse.
