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.