2026 CACTUS LEAGUE SEASON

SCOTTSDALE — The 2026 Cactus League season opens on Friday, February 20 and runs through Tuesday, March 24, with the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers making rare spring training visits to Arizona.

Opening Day features three intrafacility matchups: the Colorado Rockies vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields; the Kansas City Royals vs. the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium; and the Seattle Mariners vs. the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex. The rest of the teams swing into action on Saturday, February 21. Game times have yet to be announced.

The 2026 spring training season concludes with a handful of games on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24, highlighted by the Tigers facing the Colorado Rockies in two games at Salt River Fields and the Yankees taking on the Chicago Cubs in two games at Sloan Park. It’s the Yankees’ first spring training trip to the desert since 1951, when they trained in Phoenix for one spring.

The 2026 schedule also features select Cactus League teams hosting World Baseball Classic teams from the U.S., Mexico, Great Britain, Italy, Cuba and Brazil on Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4.

“We are excited to welcome out-of-state visitors and Arizona residents to the Cactus League in 2026,” Cactus League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher said. “Generations of baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona, and it’s easy to see why. With our 10 unique ballparks located within an hour’s drive, the Cactus League is a baseball fan’s paradise.”

The Cactus League is comprised of 15 Major League teams in 10 ballparks in Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. For team-by-team schedules and tickets, as well as general Cactus League information, including maps and trip planners, visit www.cactusleague.com or email info@cactusleague.com.

About the Cactus League:

Since 1947 the Cactus League Association has provided a forum to share operational efficiencies; establish and nurture business relationships with Major League Baseball franchises; and promote and fundraise for the Cactus League. With 15 MLB teams training in 10 ballparks across Maricopa County, the Cactus League in 2018 generated $644 million in economic impact to the State of Arizona, according to a study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The Cactus League Association is committed to strengthening and promoting this vital industry while serving our communities and contributing to the quality of life for Arizona residents and visitors. For more information visit www.cactusleague.com.