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Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the spring training schedules for all 30 teams, with games set to begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Teams will participate in either the Cactus League in Arizona or the Grapefruit League in Florida, as they prepare for the upcoming regular season, which is scheduled to start on March 24.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox will kick off their spring training at their shared facility, Camelback Ranch, in Glendale, Arizona. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida. These games mark the beginning of a month-long period where teams will fine-tune their rosters and strategies ahead of the 162-game regular season.
Spring training serves as a crucial time for teams to evaluate players and make roster decisions. According to ESPN, the Cactus League hosts teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs, while the Grapefruit League includes teams such as the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.
Fans can purchase tickets for spring training games through the MLB's official site, which also offers the MLB Ballpark app for managing tickets and accessing exclusive content. As the excitement builds for the new season, baseball enthusiasts can look forward to another thrilling year of America's pastime.