Spring has sprung asMajor League Baseball's 30 teams gather atcamps in Florida and Arizonaahead of the 2026 season.
TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin spring training as the favorites towin a third consecutive World Seriestitle 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 theNew York YankeesandBaltimore Orioleskicking 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 theSan Francisco Giantshosting the Yankees.
Here's what to know for the opening days of spring training games:
Advertisement
MLB spring training 2026: Sunshine, good vibes in Arizona and Florida
MLB spring training schedule 2026
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.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:MLB spring training schedule 2026, when do games start?
