When do MLB spring training games start? 2026 schedule

Spring has arrived as Major League Baseball’s 30 teams prepare for the 2026 season at training camps in Florida and Arizona.

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin spring training as favorites to win their third consecutive World Series and will play their first Cactus League game on Saturday, February 21st. The first official spring training game will be Feb. 20, with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles kicking off Grapefruit League action on Friday afternoon.

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As the World Baseball Classic kicks off on March 5, participating players are about to leave their club camps and join their national teams. The 2026 regular season will begin on March 25 when the San Francisco Giants host the Yankees.

Here’s what you need to know on opening day of spring training:

MLB 2026 Spring Training Schedule

All times Eastern

Friday, February 20

• Yankees vs. Orioles, 1:05 p.m.

• Royals vs. Rangers, 3:05 p.m.

• White Sox at Cubs, 3:05 p.m.

• Padres at Mariners, 3:10 p.m.

• Northeastern Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. (exhibition)

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 6:05 p.m. (exhibition)

Saturday, February 21st

• Astros at Nationals, 1:05 p.m.

• Orioles-Pirates, 1:05 p.m.

• Nationals vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.

• Red Sox at Twins, 1:05 p.m.

• Warriors vs. Rays, 1:05 p.m.

• Tigers vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

• Phillies vs. Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.

• Marlins vs. Mets, 1:10 p.m.

• Reds vs. Guardians (division), 3:05 p.m.

• Royal Padres, 3:05 p.m.

• Rangers vs. Cubs, 3:05 p.m.

• White Sox track meet, 3:05 p.m.

• Rockies at Diamondbacks, 3:10 p.m.

• Dodgers vs. Angels, 3:10 p.m.

• Giants vs. Mariners, 3:10 p.m.

• Defenders (ss) at Brewers, 3:10 p.m.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB’s 2026 spring training schedule, when will games start?