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Vanessa Bryant was joined by her daughters Bianka and Capri for the Los Angeles Dodgers' first postseason game of the year, as the team kicked off its National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Bryant shared a series of photos from the ballpark, giving fans a glimpse of her playoff experience.
Among the images was a selfie with Chelsea Freeman, wife of Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, capturing two well-known figures in Los Angeles sports. Chelsea sported a bright blue top and sunglasses, while Bryant wore a Dodgers cap paired with a black-and-white outfit.
Bryant captioned the post "Game 1 W 110," referencing both the Dodgers' 5-3 win and the scorching Southern California heat.
Additional photos from Bryant's afternoon showed her enjoying the game with her children, making the postseason opener a family outing.
The appearance underscored Bryant's continued ties to Los Angeles sports. Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-season NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming a beloved figure in the city. Since his passing in 2020, Vanessa and their daughters have remained prominent supporters of L.A. teams, frequently attending Dodgers games.
The Bryant family's connection to the Dodgers includes memorable moments: Kobe threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in 2000, and the organization has honored his legacy since his death.
Vanessa's latest visit came with higher stakes on the field. Los Angeles entered October aiming for another deep playoff run, and the 5-3 win over Atlanta gave the Dodgers an early edge in the best-of-five NLDS.
Chelsea Freeman, meanwhile, has been a constant presence supporting her husband, Freddie Freeman, throughout his career. The couple married in 2014 and have four children: sons Charlie, Brandon, and Maximus, and daughter London, whom they welcomed via surrogate in April 2026.
Chelsea often shares snapshots of their family life and travels to cheer on Freeman, who joined the Dodgers before the 2022 season after spending his first 12 MLB years with the Braves. That history adds intrigue to this playoff matchup.
Freddie Freeman was a cornerstone for Atlanta, winning the 2020 National League MVP Award and helping the Braves win the 2021 World Series. Now, he aims to eliminate his former team from the opposite dugout.
Saturday belonged to Los Angeles, and off the field, Vanessa Bryant and Chelsea Freeman formed one of the more unexpected pairings at the Dodgers' playoff opener.
Maggie MacKenzie is a Boston-based writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering sports and entertainment, focusing heavily on NASCAR. At NASCAR.com, she covered race weekends, analysis, and larger stories about athletes, teams, and the series. Maggie has also held editorial roles at Sports Business Journal, where she covered the business side of professional sports, and at Heavy.com covering sports and entertainment. She has been writing and editing professionally for more than ten years and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Fairfield University and an MBA from Babson College.