The 2026 Cactus League sprint training schedule is out. The 2026 Cactus League features 15 MLB teams training across 10 stadiums in the Phoenix metro area and beyond. Games kick off on Friday, February 20, 2026, with the first matchups, and run through Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The final day of exhibition play before the regular season.
This guide provides key dates, team venues, a day-by-day schedule overview (with select highlights), notable events like World Baseball Classic (WBC) exhibitions, crossover games, TV/streaming info, and more. For the full official calendar and map, download the PDF from the Cactus League site: Cactus League Schedule & Map 2026 (v8).
Key Dates for the 2026 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Cactus League Spring Training schedule for you. It is part of the greater, MLB Spring Training schedule.
- Pitchers & Catchers Report: February 10-13, 2026 (team-specific workouts begin).
- Full Squad Workouts: February 14-17, 2026.
- First Games: February 20, 2026 (limited slate to start).
- Opening Full Day: February 21, 2026 (all teams in action).
- WBC Exhibition Games: March 3-4, 2026 (international teams vs. Cactus League clubs, e.g., Mexico vs. Diamondbacks, USA vs. Giants).
- Crossover Games: March 23-24, 2026 (e.g., Yankees @ Cubs at Sloan Park; Tigers @ Rockies at Salt River Fields).
- Final Games: March 24, 2026 (including Guardians @ Diamondbacks at Chase Field).
- Typical Game Times: Day games at 1:05 p.m. or 1:10 p.m. PT; night games at 6:05 p.m. or 6:10 p.m. PT (subject to change; check team sites).
Times are in Pacific Time (PT/Arizona—no DST). Split-squad games (marked with *) are common.
15 Cactus League Teams & Their Home Venues
The Cactus League spans 10 ballparks, many are shared Here’s the list for the 2026 MLB Spring Training schedule.
| Team | Primary Home Stadium | Location Notes |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Scottsdale (also Chase Field late) |
| Colorado Rockies | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Scottsdale |
| Chicago Cubs | Sloan Park | Mesa |
| Chicago White Sox | Camelback Ranch-Glendale | Glendale (also Sloan Park) |
| Cincinnati Reds | Goodyear Ballpark | Goodyear |
| Cleveland Guardians | Goodyear Ballpark | Goodyear |
| Kansas City Royals | Surprise Stadium | Surprise |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tempe Diablo Stadium | Tempe |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Camelback Ranch-Glendale | Glendale |
| Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Fields of Phoenix | Phoenix |
| Oakland Athletics | Hohokam Stadium | Mesa (also Camelback Ranch) |
| San Diego Padres | Peoria Sports Complex | Peoria |
| San Francisco Giants | Scottsdale Stadium | Scottsdale |
| Seattle Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex | Peoria |
| Texas Rangers | Surprise Stadium | Surprise |
Venues offer fan-friendly features: practice fields, autograph sessions, and family areas. Tickets available via MLB.com, team sites, or Ticketmaster.
2026 Cactus League Spring Training TV & Streaming Info
Here’s the 2026 Cactus League spring training TV & streaming info for you.
- National Broadcasts: Select games on MLB Network (check schedule for national TV picks).
- Local/Regional: Team RSNs (e.g., Bally Sports, Spectrum SportsNet) for home-team broadcasts; streaming via MLB.TV (out-of-market only; blackouts apply for local games).
- Radio: Team radio networks; MLB Audio on MLB.com/app.
- Streaming: MLB At Bat app for audio/video (subscription required); some free streams via team sites or Ballpark app.
- Note: Spring Training TV is limited compared to regular season. Many games are local-only or streamed.
2026 Cactus League Schedule Highlights & Notable Matchups
The full schedule includes ~30+ games per team (some split-squad). Here are key dates and sample matchups (times PT; full details in official PDF):
- Feb 20 (Opening Day – Limited Slate):
- Diamondbacks @ Rockies, 1:10 p.m. – Salt River Fields
- Padres @ Mariners, 1:10 p.m. – Peoria Sports Complex
- Royals vs. Rangers, 1:10 p.m. – Surprise Stadium
- White Sox @ Cubs, 1:10 p.m. – Sloan Park
- Feb 21 (Full Opening): All teams play; e.g., Reds @ Guardians*, Guardians* @ Brewers.
- March 3-4 (WBC Exhibitions): International flavor!
- Mar 3: WBC Mexico @ Diamondbacks (Salt River Fields, 1:10 p.m.); WBC USA @ Giants (Scottsdale Stadium, 1:05 p.m.)
- Mar 4: Multiple WBC games across venues (e.g., vs. Rockies, Cubs, etc.).
- March 23-24 (Crossover Weekend):
- Yankees @ Cubs (Sloan Park, 12:05 p.m. / TBD)
- Tigers @ Rockies (Salt River Fields, 6:10 p.m. / TBD)
- Guardians @ Diamondbacks (Chase Field, 12:40 p.m. Mar 24)
2026 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule (Opening Days)
Just so you can track, we have the soft and full opening day Cactus League Spring training schedules for you below.
February 20, 2026 (Friday) – Opening Day (Limited Slate)
| Time (PT) | Matchup (Away @ Home) | Venue | Notes |
| 1:05 PM | White Sox @ Cubs | Sloan Park (Mesa) | Interleague matchup |
| 1:05 PM | Royals @ Rangers | Surprise Stadium (Surprise) | AL West preview |
| 1:10 PM | Diamondbacks @ Rockies | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Scottsdale) | Shared venue opener |
| 1:10 PM | Padres @ Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria) | Shared venue opener |
February 21, 2026 (Saturday) – Full Opening Day
| Time (PT) | Matchup (Away @ Home) | Venue | Notes |
| 1:05 PM | Athletics @ White Sox | Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Glendale) | Shared Dodgers/White Sox venue |
| 1:05 PM | Reds @ Guardians* | Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear) | Split-squad (Guardians play twice) |
| 1:05 PM | Rangers @ Cubs | Sloan Park (Mesa) | Interleague |
| 1:05 PM | Padres @ Royals | Surprise Stadium (Surprise) | |
| 1:10 PM | Rockies @ Diamondbacks | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Scottsdale) | Rematch from Feb 20 |
| 1:10 PM | Dodgers @ Angels | Tempe Diablo Stadium (Tempe) | Freeway Series preview |
| 1:10 PM | Giants @ Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria) | Shared venue |
| 1:10 PM | Guardians* @ Brewers | American Family Fields of Phoenix (Phoenix) | Split-squad continuation |
- Total Games: 8 (All 15 teams in action; one split-squad day for Guardians).
Printable 2026 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule
We have some of the key games for you to track in the table below. We are adding printable team schedules for spring training up here. Just give us a shout on X if you don’t see your favorite team done yet and we’ll bump it up in the priority queue. The full, Cactus League Schedule in PDF format that you can print is posted and updated here. Enjoy.
| Date | Time (PT) | Matchup | Venue | Notes/TV Potential |
| Feb 20 | 1:10 PM | Diamondbacks @ Rockies | Salt River Fields | Opening Day |
| Feb 20 | 1:10 PM | Padres @ Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex | |
| Feb 21 | Various | Full slate (e.g., Cubs vs. White Sox) | Sloan Park / others | All teams |
| Mar 3 | 1:10 PM | WBC Mexico @ Diamondbacks | Salt River Fields | Exhibition |
| Mar 3 | 1:05 PM | WBC USA @ Giants | Scottsdale Stadium | Exhibition |
| Mar 23 | 12:05 PM | Yankees @ Cubs | Sloan Park | Crossover |
| Mar 24 | 12:40 PM | Guardians @ Diamondbacks | Chase Field | Final day |
Spring Training in Arizona is perfect for fans: warm weather, up-close access, and a relaxed vibe. Pair this with our upcoming Grapefruit League guide for the full picture. Tickets sell out fast. Grab yours via team sites or cactusleague.com. For live updates, check MLB.com or the official Cactus League site. Play ball!
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