2026 MLB Spring Training Schedule

MLB Spring Training Schedule

The 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training schedule includes Grapefruit League games across Florida. Teams use these games to prepare for the season. The schedule also includes reporting dates, exhibition games, international matchups, and key events before Opening Day.

Pitchers and Catchers Report Dates

MLB released its 2026 Spring Training schedule. Reporting dates fall in mid-February. Full rosters of each team follow soon after.

Spring Training Games Begin

Spring Training Opening Day is Thursday, February 20. The Yankees face the Orioles in Florida. Two exhibition games happen that day.

The full schedule begins Friday, February 21. All 30 teams play that day. Games continue Saturday, February 22.

MLB vs. International Teams

MLB teams play 28 exhibition games against international opponents during Spring Training. Games occur on March 3 and 4. These games help national teams prepare for the World Baseball Classic.

Spring Breakout Prospects Series

The Spring Breakout happens March 19 to 22 in Florida. The event includes 16 games with MLB prospects. Each organization plays at least one game. The Brewers and Phillies compete twice to balance the schedule.

Final Games Before Opening Day

Some teams play games on March 23 and 24 to finish Spring Training. The regular season opens Wednesday, March 25, with the Giants hosting the Yankees.

Grapefruit League teams (Ballparks, Cities)

• Atlanta Braves (CoolToday Park, North Port)
• Baltimore Orioles (Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota)
• Boston Red Sox (JetBlue Park at Fenway South, Fort Myers)
• Detroit Tigers (Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland)
• Houston Astros (CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach)
• Miami Marlins (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter)
• Minnesota Twins (Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers)
• New York Mets (Clover Park, Port St. Lucie)
• New York Yankees (George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa)
• Philadelphia Phillies (BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater)
• Pittsburgh Pirates (LECOM Park, Bradenton)
• St. Louis Cardinals (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter)
• Tampa Bay Rays (Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte)
• Toronto Blue Jays (TD Ballpark, Dunedin)
• Washington Nationals (CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach)

MLB Resources

For additional details, visit the MLB resources.