Yankees 2026 Spring Training schedule: Key dates, report times, and the March trip to Arizona

With the New York Yankees on the brink of another run at the championship, the spring training in 2026 will also act as a crucial juncture in assessing the roster depth, integrating the new players, and making minor adjustments to the team before Opening Day. The combination of old and young talents, coupled with tough rivalry games, makes the Yankees' preseason likely to offer their fans enough storylines to track.

The Yankees prepare for the 2026 MLB season by spring training in Tampa, Florida, playing in the Grapefruit League, and then paying a special visit to Arizona later in the month of March. The calendar provides fans with an enticing combination of traditional matches, prospect showcases, and tune-up games before the opening day.

Major dates and report times of Spring Training

Pitchers and catchers will be reporting on February 11, 2026, and the first workout will be on February 12. Position players report on February 15, and full-squad drills commence on February 16. The Yankees start their exhibition season on February 20 and will have 33 spring games, 16 at home and 17 on the road in Florida and Arizona.

Top Spring Training games to mark your calendar

The fans can anticipate a number of marquee exhibition games, such as:

• Yankees vs Orioles, spring opener on February 20 at Steinbrenner Field
• Yankees vs Tigers, an early Grapefruit League test in late February
• Yankees vs Mets: crosstown rivalry clash at Steinbrenner Field
• Yankees vs Red Sox, a high-profile spring rivalry matchup
• Yankees vs Cubs, Arizona exhibition game on March 23 or 24 during the team’s Cactus League visit

Besides these, the Yankees will participate in Spring Breakout games on approximately March 19, which showcase the finest prospects in Major League Baseball.

Road to Opening Day

The spring training will be completed at the end of March, and the Yankees will begin the 2026 regular season on March 25, visiting the San Francisco Giants, and making the Opening Day roster for the whole league on March 26.

The 2026 spring calendar will offer the fans of the Yankees a fully loaded pre-season with rivalry matches, up-and-coming talents, and a special Arizona tour, which will lead to another hugely anticipated season in the Bronx.


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