The early stages of the 2026 Major League Baseball season are already underway, with spring training games providing a first look at teams gearing up for the long season ahead. A series of contests scheduled throughout February and March offer fans a chance to see their favorite players in action, albeit in a more relaxed setting than the regular season. Ticket availability varies, with prices ranging from approximately 37€ to 73€ depending on the teams involved and the venue.
Several games are scheduled in Florida and Arizona, traditional spring training hubs. sees a matchup at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, with tickets starting at 37€. The following day, , Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers will host another contest, with tickets priced at 51€. JetBlue Park is again the site of action on , featuring a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox, with tickets available for 53€.
Moving into the latter half of February, Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, hosts a game on with tickets at 47€. Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, will be the venue for a game on , with tickets priced at 43€. American Family Fields of Phoenix will host the San Francisco Giants on , with tickets costing 51€. JetBlue Park returns to the schedule on for a Tampa Bay Rays game, with tickets at 50€.
The schedule continues into March with several more games in Florida and Arizona. Joker Marchant Stadium hosts another game on (52€), followed by a game at Charlotte Sports Park on (42€). March 1st brings another contest to Joker Marchant Stadium (54€), while Peoria Stadium in Arizona will host a game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers on (73€).
Charlotte Sports Park remains a busy location, hosting games on (43€) and (43€). Further games are scheduled for (34€), (55€), and (54€), all at Joker Marchant Stadium. Charlotte Sports Park will also host the Atlanta Braves on (60€).
The spring training schedule extends into mid-March. Joker Marchant Stadium is scheduled for another game on (55€). CoolToday Park in Venice, Florida, will host a game on (52€), while Charlotte Sports Park will host the Pittsburgh Pirates on (41€). Hammond Stadium will host the Atlanta Braves on (58€), and Charlotte Sports Park will host the New York Yankees on (40€).
Tempe Diablo Stadium is set to host the Cincinnati Reds on (72€). FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches will host a game between the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins on (60€). Charlotte Sports Park continues to be a focal point, with games scheduled for (41€) and (41€). Hammond Stadium will host the Atlanta Braves on (62€).
As the regular season approaches, games begin to shift locations. Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore is scheduled to host the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants on (48€), while the Toronto Blue Jays will face the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre in Toronto on the same day (79€). Further games at Oriole Park are scheduled for (38€) and (38€). Sutter Health Park in Sacramento will host a game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers on (55€).
These early games provide a valuable opportunity for teams to assess player performance, experiment with lineups, and fine-tune strategies before the intensity of the regular season begins. For fans, they offer an accessible and affordable way to experience the excitement of baseball and get a glimpse of the potential contenders for the 2026 championship.
