Spring Training Tickets

Up-Close and Personal: MLB Spring Training 2026

The countdown is on. Wondering when does Spring Training start? Major League Baseball’s 2026 camps open Friday, Feb. 20, with full slates that weekend in Arizona and Florida. This year adds international flavor with World Baseball Classic tune-ups and special crossover games, so your trip can pack even more baseball into sunny days and cool nights. If you’re looking to catch the greatest players out there in smaller parks where autographs are easier, this is your window before Opening Day. Snag your Spring Training tickets at Event Tickets Center and plan your baseball getaway now.

Spring Training Schedule

The MLB Spring Training schedule runs from Feb. 20 through late March, spanning the Cactus League in Greater Phoenix and the Grapefruit League across Florida. New twists headline 2026: MLB clubs will face national teams in WBC exhibitions Mar. 3-4, then prospects take center stage during Spring Breakout Mar. 19-22. You will also see rare league crossovers, including Yankees v Cubs in Mesa on Mar. 23-24 and Tigers v Rockies in Scottsdale near the finish. Plan a multi-park itinerary and chase storylines from first workouts to final tune-ups.

The Fan Appeal: What Makes Spring Training So Special

MLB Spring Training games feel different. Ballparks seat thousands rather than tens of thousands, so you are closer to bullpens, backfields, and batting practice. With standings reset to zero, coaches experiment while veterans ramp up and prospects fight for roster spots. That means you might see a new pitch grip one day and a future Rookie of the Year the next. WBC exhibitions add marquee matchups between MLB clubs and national teams, and 2026 brings confirmed examples like Tigers vs. Dominican Republic on Mar. 3-4. Prospect junkies should circle Spring Breakout, a four-day showcase of each club’s top minor leaguers in Cactus and Grapefruit parks. In Arizona, every Cactus League park is within an easy drive, which makes day-night doubleheaders realistic. Florida spreads parks along both coasts, ideal for beach mornings and baseball afternoons.

Secure Your Team's Spot: Buy Spring Training Tickets Today!

Sun, backfields, and a front-row look at the season ahead. Pick your league, map a few parks, and build your lineup around WBC exhibitions and Spring Breakout to see both stars and rising names. Buy 2026 Spring Training tickets from Event Tickets Center today and be there when the first warmup toss signals that baseball is back.