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With the conclusion of the Super Bowl, attention now turns to baseball season as MLB teams gear up for spring training. As players and fans alike anticipate the start of another exciting season, here’s everything you need to know about the schedules, dates, and locations for all 30 MLB clubs as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Spring Training Dates 2024:
- Pitchers & Catchers Report: Feb. 9-15
- Rest of Position Players Report: Feb. 14-20
While most teams will begin migrating south around Feb. 14, some have already commenced their preparations. The Dodgers and Padres, for instance, have already arrived at the Cactus League, setting the stage for an early start to their training.
Spring Training Reporting Dates by Team:
| Team | Pitchers/catchers | Position players |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Atlanta Braves | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Baltimore Orioles | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Boston Red Sox | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Chicago Cubs | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Chicago White Sox | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Cincinnati Reds | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Cleveland Guardians | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Colorado Rockies | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Detroit Tigers | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Houston Astros | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Kansas City Royals | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Los Angeles Angels | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Feb. 9 | Feb. 14 |
| Miami Marlins | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Minnesota Twins | Feb. 14 | Feb. 18 |
| New York Mets | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| New York Yankees | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Oakland Athletics | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| San Diego Padres | Feb. 11 | Feb. 16 |
| San Francisco Giants | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Seattle Mariners | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Texas Rangers | Feb. 14 | Feb. 19 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Feb. 15 | Feb. 20 |
| Washington Nationals | Feb. 14 | Feb. 20 |
Spring Training Schedules 2024:
Spring training games will officially kick off on Feb. 22 with matchups between various teams, including the Dodgers and Padres. Special events such as the Dominican Republic Series and the Seoul Series will add excitement to the preseason action before the start of regular-season play.
Key Spring Training Events:
- Cactus League Starts: Feb. 22
- Grapefruit League Starts: Feb. 23
- Dominican Republic Series: March 9-10
- Seoul Series: March 20-21
- Exhibition at MLB Ballparks: March 24-26
- Spring Training Ends: March 26
- Opening Day: March 28
Spring Training Locations 2024:
MLB teams will flock to warm destinations in Arizona and Florida to prepare for the season. While teams in Arizona participate in the Cactus League, those in Florida partake in the Grapefruit League, with each team having designated spring training facilities.
Here’s a glimpse at the spring training homes for all 30 MLB teams:
| Team | Site | Location | Tickets |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Atlanta Braves | CoolToday Park | North Port, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Baltimore Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium | Sarasota, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Boston Red Sox | JetBlue Park | Fort Myers, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Chicago Cubs | Sloan Park | Mesa, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Chicago White Sox | Camelback Ranch | Glendale, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Cincinnati Reds | Goodyear Ballpark | Goodyear, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Cleveland Guardians | Goodyear Ballpark | Goodyear, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Colorado Rockies | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Detroit Tigers | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium | Lakeland, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Houston Astros | Ballpark of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Kansas City Royals | Surprise Stadium | Surprise, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tempe Diablo Stadium | Tempe, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Camelback Ranch | Glendale, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Miami Marlins | Roger Dean Stadium | Jupiter, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Fields of Phoenix | Phoenix, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Minnesota Twins | Hammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports Complex | Fort Myers, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| New York Mets | Clover Park | Port St. Lucie, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| New York Yankees | George M. Steinbrenner Field | Tampa, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Oakland Athletics | HoHoKam Stadium | Mesa, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Philadelphia Phillies | BayCare Ballpark | Clearwater, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | LECOM Park | Bradenton, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| San Diego Padres | Peoria Sports Complex | Peoria, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| San Francisco Giants | Scottsdale Stadium | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Seattle Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex | Peoria, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Roger Dean Stadium | Jupiter, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Charlotte Sports Park | Port Charlotte, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Texas Rangers | Surprise Stadium | Surprise, Ariz. | Buy tickets |
| Toronto Blue Jays | TD Ballpark | Dunedin, Fla. | Buy tickets |
| Washington Nationals | Ballpark of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, Fla. | Buy tickets |
As the countdown to Opening Day begins, baseball enthusiasts eagerly await the return of America’s pastime. With spring training serving as a prelude to the main event, fans can relish the opportunity to witness their favorite players in action and anticipate the thrills and excitement that the upcoming MLB season promises to deliver.