The 2026 Grapefruit League spring training schedule is out, featuring 15 MLB teams spread across multiple stadiums throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tampa Bay area, and Treasure Coast. Games kick off on Friday, February 20, 2026 (with limited openers like Yankees vs Orioles), with the full slate starting Saturday, February 21, 2026, and exhibition play wrapping up on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (including some crossovers to Arizona venues on the final days).
This guide covers key dates, team venues and locations, day-by-day schedule overview (with select highlights), notable events like World Baseball Classic (WBC) exhibition games against international teams (March 3-4), prospect games (March 20), split-squad days, and TV/streaming info. For the full daily details, check the official Florida Grapefruit League site: https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/schedule/. Dates and times subject to change.
Key Dates for the 2026 Grapefruit League Spring Training Schedule
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Grapefruit League spring training schedule for you.
- Pitchers & Catchers Report: Mostly Feb 10–12, 2026 (varies by team, e.g., Braves/Red Sox early Feb 10–12)
- Full Squad Workouts: Feb 14–17, 2026
- First Games: Friday, February 20, 2026 (limited, e.g., Yankees @ Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium)
- Full Opening Day Slate: Saturday, February 21, 2026 (most teams in action)
- WBC Exhibition Games: March 3–4, 2026 (international teams like Canada, Colombia, Israel, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela vs MLB clubs)
- Prospect Games: March 20, 2026 (e.g., Red Sox Prospects, Orioles Prospects)
- Crossover Games: March 23–24, 2026 (select teams travel to Arizona for matchups vs Cactus League clubs)
- Final Day of Exhibition Play: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Typical game times: Day games at 1:05 p.m. or 1:10 p.m. ET; some evenings at 6:05 p.m. ET or later
15 Grapefruit League Teams & Their Home Venues
Unlike the teams in the Cactus League, the Grapefruit league teams are a little more spread out if you are trying to catch them all during the 2026 Spring Training schedule.
| Team | Primary Home Stadium | Location Notes |
| Atlanta Braves | CoolToday Park | North Port / Venice, FL |
| Baltimore Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium | Sarasota, FL |
| Boston Red Sox | JetBlue Park at Fenway South | Fort Myers, FL |
| Detroit Tigers | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium | Lakeland, FL |
| Houston Astros | CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (shared) | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Miami Marlins | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (shared) | Jupiter, FL |
| Minnesota Twins | Hammond Stadium / Lee Health Sports Complex | Fort Myers, FL |
| New York Mets | Clover Park | Port St. Lucie / Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| New York Yankees | George M. Steinbrenner Field | Tampa, FL |
| Philadelphia Phillies | BayCare Ballpark | Clearwater, FL |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | LECOM Park | Bradenton, FL |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (shared) | Jupiter, FL |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Charlotte Sports Park | Port Charlotte, FL |
| Toronto Blue Jays | TD Ballpark | Dunedin / Lakeland area, FL |
| Washington Nationals | CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (shared) | West Palm Beach, FL |
(Note: Some stadiums are shared; split-squad games common where teams play at multiple venues on the same day.)
2026 Grapefruit League Spring Training TV & Streaming Info
- National Broadcasts: Select games on MLB Network (check daily listings for featured matchups)
- Local/Regional: Team-specific RSNs (e.g., YES for Yankees, NESN for Red Sox, Bally Sports for others where available)
- Streaming: Most games available via MLB.TV (blackout rules may apply locally); some free streams or team apps
- Radio: Team radio networks carry broadcasts; MLB Audio on MLB.TV
- Note: Spring training has far fewer televised games than the regular season. The focus is on in-person or streaming for most fans.
2026 Grapefruit League Schedule Highlights & Notable Matchups
- Feb 20 Openers: Yankees @ Orioles (Ed Smith Stadium, 1:05 pm); limited slate including college exhibitions (e.g., Minnesota Gophers vs Twins)
- Feb 21 Full Slate: Multiple games across Florida, e.g., Tigers vs Yankees (Steinbrenner Field), Phillies matchups
- March 3–4: Unique WBC prep games vs international teams (e.g., vs Team Canada, Team Puerto Rico)
- Late March: Split-squads common; crossovers to AZ (e.g., select teams at Salt River Fields or Sloan Park March 23–24)
- Plenty of classic rivalries and interleague-style exhibitions throughout.
2026 Grapefruit League Spring Training Schedule (Opening Days)
February 20–21, 2026 – Opening Days (ET times; subject to change)
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup (Away @ Home) | Venue | Notes |
| Feb 20 | 1:05 pm | New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota | Early opener |
| Feb 20 | 6:05 pm | Minnesota Gophers @ Minnesota Twins | Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers | College exhibition |
| Feb 21 | 1:05 pm | Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa | |
| Feb 21 | 1:07 pm | Philadelphia Phillies @ Toronto Blue Jays | TD Ballpark, Dunedin | |
| Feb 21 | 1:05 pm | Pittsburgh Pirates @ Baltimore Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota | |
| Feb 21 | 1:05 pm | Atlanta Braves @ Tampa Bay Rays | Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte | |
| Feb 21 | 1:05 pm | Boston Red Sox @ Minnesota Twins | Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers | |
| Feb 21 | 6:05 pm | Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals | CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach | Split-squad for Nationals (also playing @ Cardinals) |
| Feb 21 | 1:05 pm | Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter | Split-squad for Nationals (also vs Astros) |
| Feb 21 | 1:10 pm | Miami Marlins @ New York Mets | Clover Park, Port St. Lucie |
Printable 2026 Grapefruit League Spring Training Schedule
Here’s a quick printable-friendly summary of select key games . Download the official 2026 Florida Spring Training Guide here: https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/ (Free Digital Version under Guide tab). Or create your own PDF/map.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Venue | Notes / TV Potential |
| Feb 20 | 1:05 pm | Yankees @ Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium | Opening Day highlight |
| Feb 21 | Various | Full slate (e.g., Tigers @ Yankees) | Multiple (Steinbrenner, etc.) | Most teams in action |
| Mar 3–4 | Various | MLB vs International Teams | Various Florida venues | WBC exhibitions |
| Mar 20 | Various | Prospect Games | Various | Developmental matchups |
| Mar 23–24 | Various | Crossovers to AZ | Salt River Fields / Sloan Park | Late exhibitions |
Just give us a shout on X if you need a team-specific printable version or don’t see your favorite matchup formatted yet! The Grapefruit League offers warm Florida weather, intimate ballparks, up-close fan access, and a relaxed vibe-perfect for catching stars before the regular season.
For tickets, check team sites or floridagrapefruitleague.com/teams.
MLB Sports Brackets Resources
- 2026 MLB Spring Training Schedule
- 2026 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule
- 2026 MLB Regular Season Schedule
- 2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule
- Parlay Calculator Tool
- 2026 MLB Playoff Schedule
