You can watch Spring Training games live on TV across regional sports networks, local team streaming channels, MLB add-ons and national networks. Find the 2026 Spring Training TV schedule below.
Spring is nearly here, and that can only mean one thing for baseball fans: MLB® Spring Training.
MLB Spring Training 2026 kicks off on Friday, February 20 with five matchups across the Cactus League and Grapefruit League before all 30 teams take to the field on February 21.
And this year, Spring Training has an extra flair of excitement thanks to the World Baseball Classic. Find out what the international tournament means for the league’s preseason exhibition, the full spring training schedule and how you can watch televised Spring Training games live on TV.
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How to Watch MLB Spring Training Games on TV in 2026
Not every MLB Spring Training game is televised, but there are still several ways to watch your favorite team before the 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 26.
If you can’t travel to Florida (Grapefruit League) or Arizona (Cactus League) to see the games in person, here’s how to watch MLB Spring Training games on TV and streaming in 2026.
Watch MLB Spring Training on Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)
The most common way to watch Spring Training games is through your team’s Regional Sports Network (RSN). Many teams air select preseason matchups on their in-market RSN, though coverage varies by club.
You can find your local RSN here to find out which games are available to watch in your area.
If you don’t currently receive your local regional sports network, check out DIRECTV’s live sports offerings. DIRECTV carries more MLB games than any other provider, with the most in-market RSNs — more than DISH, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV combined.*
*Compared to cable, Dish and most streaming providers. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Availability of RSNs varies by ZIP code and package.
By combining regional sports networks, national broadcasts and out-of-market coverage, you get one of the most comprehensive ways to watch the full MLB season.
Fans can access RSNs on DIRECTV through:
- MySports™ Genre Pack® customers with the MyHome Team add-on
- Streaming customers with the CHOICE™ package or higher
*Availability of RSNs varies by ZIP code and package.
Both receive access to local teams through DIRECTV’s extensive RSN lineup (availability varies by ZIP code and package).
For fans who want coverage beyond their home market, the DIRECTV Sports Pack can be added to a streaming plan for $14.99/month and includes 30+ regional sports networks for additional out-of-market access.
Team Streaming Services & In-Market Streaming Options
In addition to traditional RSNs, many MLB teams now offer direct-to-consumer streaming services, making it easier to watch Spring Training games in-market.
Many of these team streaming channels are available through DIRECTV, while others can be accessed directly through the team’s website or app, depending on your location.
MLB Teams With Local Streaming Channels
- Arizona Diamondbacks (Dbacks.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 686
- Athletics (Athletics.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Baltimore Orioles (MASN+)
- Cincinnati Reds (Reds.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Cleveland Guardians (CLEGuardians.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 622
- Colorado Rockies (Rockies.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 683
- Detroit Tigers (TBA) | | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Kansas City Royals (Royals.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Los Angeles Angels (Angels.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Los Angeles Dodgers (SNLA+)
- Miami Marlins (Marlins.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Milwaukee Brewers (Brewers.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Minnesota Twins (Twins.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 668
- New York Mets (SNY)
- Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies.TV)
- St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- San Diego Padres (Padres.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 694
- San Francisco Giants (Giants.TV) (NBC Sports Bay Area)
- Seattle Mariners (Mariners.TV)
- Tampa Bay Rays (Rays.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
- Texas Rangers (Rangers Sports Network) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. 677
- Washington Nationals (Nationals.TV) | Available on DIRECTV Ch. TBD
Watch on MLB Network
MLB Network carries a selection of MLB Spring Training games throughout camp, along with daily baseball coverage, highlights and analysis.
Since national Spring Training broadcasts are limited compared to the regular season, MLB Network is often the easiest way to watch games outside your local market.
MLB Network is included in a variety of DIRECTV packages.
MLB EXTRA INNINGS & MLB.TV Access
DIRECTV satellite customers can also subscribe to MLB EXTRA INNINGS® for expanded access throughout the season, including MLB.TV access for out-of-market games.
National Television Broadcasts
There are also a subset of games that are picked up for national broadcast across the following channels:
- MLB Network
- ESPN
- FOX
- FS1
These games usually include high-profile matchups or weekend events.
How Does World Baseball Classic Impact Spring Training?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) will change up how Spring Training usually progresses.
On March 3 and 4, MLB teams will face international teams preparing for the World Baseball Classic. In total, there will be 28 exhibition games, 14 on each day.
The matchups will be between MLB clubs and World Baseball Classic national teams.
Related: Guide to World Baseball Classic 2026 & World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule
MLB SPRING TRAINING TV SCHEDULE
Enter your zip code on this MLB Schedule page to find out when games are airing on your local RSN or team streaming channel.
And here is a look at the nationally televised Spring Training games fans can watch live, including a few of the WBC Exhibition games on March 3 and 4.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV Information |
| Fri, Feb. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles | MLB Network |
| Fri, Feb. 20 | 3:00 p.m. | San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners | MLB Network |
| Sat, Feb. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins | MLB Network |
| Sun, Feb. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Mets vs. New York Yankees | MLB Network |
| Sun, Feb. 22 | 3:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Mon, Feb. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals | MLB Network |
| Mon, Feb. 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Tue, Feb. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays | MLB Network |
| Tue, Feb. 24 | 3:00 p.m. | Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
| Wed, Feb. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies | MLB Network |
| Wed, Feb. 25 | 3:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Angels vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Thu, Feb. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees | MLB Network |
| Thu, Feb. 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners | MLB Network |
| Fri, Feb. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies | MLB Network |
| Fri, Feb. 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants | MLB Network |
| Fri, Feb. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Seattle Mariners | MLB Network |
| Sat, Feb. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox | MLB Network |
| Sat, Feb. 28 | 3:00 p.m. | Kansas City Royals vs. Colorado Rockies | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. Minnesota Twins | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | 3:00 p.m. | Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. Detroit Tigers | ESPN |
| Mon, Mar. 2 | 3:00 p.m. | Athletics vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Exhibition) | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 3 | 3:00 p.m. | Team USA vs. San Francisco Giants (Exhibition) | ESPN |
| Tue, Mar. 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Detroit Tigers vs. Dominican Republic (Exhibition) | MLB Network |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox | ESPN |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | 2:00 p.m. | Detroit Tigers vs. Dominican Republic (Exhibition) | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 5 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds | ESPN |
| Thu, Mar. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Baltimore Orioles | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. New York Mets | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 8 | 4:00 p.m. | San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 9 | 1:00 p.m. | Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 9 | 6:00 p.m. | Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. Toronto Blue Jays | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 10 | 4:00 p.m. | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
| Wed, Mar. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles | MLB Network |
| Wed, Mar. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 12 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 12 | 9:00 p.m. | Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 13 | 4:00 p.m. | San Diego Padres vs. Athletics | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals | MLB Network |
| Fri, Mar. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 14 | 4:00 p.m. | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants | MLB Network |
| Sat, Mar. 14 | 6:00 p.m. | New York Mets vs. Houston Astros | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 15 | 4:00 p.m. | San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 16 | 1:00 p.m. | Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 16 | 4:00 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals | MLB Network |
| Tue, Mar. 17 | 4:00 p.m. | San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners | MLB Network |
| Wed, Mar. 18 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees | MLB Network |
| Wed, Mar. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
| Thu, Mar. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees | ESPN Unlimited |
| Fri, Mar. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Mar. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sun, Mar. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees | MLB Network |
| Sun, Mar. 22 | 3:00 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs | ESPN Unlimited |
| Sun, Mar. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers | MLB Network |
| Mon, Mar. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | ESPN Unlimited |
| Tue, Mar. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins | MLB Network, ESPN Unlimited |
| Tue, Mar. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB Network |
MLB Spring Training 2026 Top Questions
Now that you know where your team is playing and the 2026 Spring Training schedule, here are answers to other questions you may be asking.
When does MLB Spring Training start?
Spring Training 2026 starts on Feb. 20.
Where is MLB Spring Training?
Spring Training 2026 takes place in Arizona and Florida with 15 teams calling each state their Spring Training home.
How long is MLB Spring Training?
Spring Training is a month-long event. It runs from Feb. 20 to March 26.
What Are the Grapefruit League and Cactus League?
MLB Spring Training is split into two leagues:
- Grapefruit League (Florida) – 15 teams play across Florida.
- Cactus League (Arizona) – 15 teams train and compete in Arizona.
Games from both leagues are broadcast on regional sports networks, MLB Network and select national channels. Coverage varies by team and location.
What MLB teams are in the Grapefruit League?
Fifteen MLB teams play in the Grapefruit League. They include Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and Washington Nationals
What teams are in the Cactus League?
Fifteen MLB teams play in the Cactus League. They include Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.
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*Compared to cable, Dish and most streaming providers. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Availability of RSNs varies by ZIP code and package.
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