When do MLB spring training games start? 2026 schedule
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Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAYFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Spring has sprung as Major League Baseball's 30 teams gather at camps in Florida and Arizona ahead of the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin spring training as the favorites to win a third consecutive World Series title and are set to play their first Cactus League game on Saturday, Feb. 21. The first official spring training games take place Feb. 20, with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles kicking off the Grapefruit League slate on Friday afternoon.
With the World Baseball Classic beginning on March 5, participating players will soon depart their clubs' camps to gather with national teams. The 2026 regular season begins on March 25 with the San Francisco Giants hosting the Yankees.
Here's what to know for the opening days of spring training games:
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All times Eastern
Friday, Feb. 20
Yankees at Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Royals at Rangers, 3:05 p.m.
White Sox at Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
Diamondbacks at Rockies, 3:10 p.m.
Padres at Mariners, 3:10 p.m.
Northeastern University at Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. (exhibition)
University of Minnesota at Twins, 6:05 p.m. (exhibition)
Saturday, Feb. 21
Astros at Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
Pirates at Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Nationals at Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.
Red Sox at Twins, 1:05 p.m.
Braves at Rays, 1:05 p.m.
Tigers at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Phillies at Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
Marlins at Mets, 1:10 p.m.
Reds at Guardians (split squad), 3:05 p.m.
Padres at Royals, 3:05 p.m.
Rangers at Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
Athletics at White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
Rockies at Diamondbacks, 3:10 p.m.
Dodgers at Angels, 3:10 p.m.
Giants at Mariners, 3:10 p.m.
Guardians (ss) at Brewers, 3:10 p.m.
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