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When do MLB Spring Training games begin? 2024 Cactus and Grapefruit League opening weekend
After months of no MLB action, teams will start making their preparations for the new season, but when will it be?
February is one of the busiest months in terms of the biggest events in the US. After Super Bowl LVIII between the 49ers and the Chiefs, the NBA All-Star Weekend is over and now it’s time for baseball, finally.
MLB fans will be able to see their favorite teams get back to action, as MLB’s Spring Training games will start on February 22, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres playing the Cactus League opener. The rest of the clashes will take place on February 23 and 24.
It will be a great opportunity for the new players to try out for roster and position spots, while teams will be able to get ready in time ahead of the start of the new campaign.
2024 MLB Spring Training weekend games
Thursday - Friday - Saturday and Sunday matchups (Eastern time)
Thursday, Feb. 22
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Feb. 22 at Padres, 3:10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23
- Chicago Cubs vs White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
- Kansas City Royals vs Rangers, 3:05 p.m.
- Colorado Rockies vs Diamondbacks, 3:10 p.m.
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Padres, 3:12 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.
- Atlanta Braves vs Rays, 1:05 p.m.
- Baltimore Orioles vs Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
- Detroit Tigers vs Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
- Minnesota Twins vs Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Phillies, 1:07 p.m.
- New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals 1:10 p.m.
- Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers 3:05 p.m.
- Oakland As vs Colorado Rockies 3:05 p.m.
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 3:05 p.m.
- Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds 3:05 p.m.
- Chicago White Sox vs Seattle Mariners 3:05 p.m.
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers 3:10 p.m.
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies 3:10 p.m.
- Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3:10 pm.
- Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 25
- New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays 1:05 p.m.
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers 1:05 p.m.
- Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins 1:05 p.m.
- Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 1:05 p.m.
- Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees 1:05 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles 1:05 p.m.
- Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox 1:05 p.m.
- New York Mets vs Houston Astros 1:10 p.m.
- Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals 1:10 p.m.
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics 3:05 p.m.
- Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels 3:05 p.m.
- Texas Rangers vs San Francisco Giants 3:05 p.m.
- Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres 3:05 p.m.
- Minnesota Brewers vs Colorado Rockies 3:10 p.m.
- Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Guardians 3:10 p.m.
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago White Sox 3:10 p.m.
- Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals 3:10 p.m.
That’s 36 games to get things kicked off in Florida and Arizona. Young players will be trying to take advantage of their opportunities and the big names will be working hard to get into a groove and be ready for opening day. It’s been a long wait baseball fans, but now it’s time to enjoy some spring training baseball. March 28 will be here before you know it and another season of MLB games as teams try to play their way to the post season.