Pitchers and catchers report to their respective clubs this week signaling the start of the 2025 MLB Spring Training schedule. The first games are set for Feb. 20 with a game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers playing in Glendale, Ariz.
Each squad will play around 30 games in the Grapefruit or Cactus League in preparation for the 2023 season which starts March 30. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the MLB 2023 Spring Training schedule below and tell you where you can find your favorite teams.
What is Spring Training?
Spring Training serves as the preseason period for Major League Baseball. Lasting more than a month, it allows veterans to get back up to speed and newcomers to make a final push for their spot on an Opening Day roster. Teams are split into the Grapefruit League and Cactus League to compete in Florida and Arizona, respectively.
Although teams do record statistics during spring training games, they do not combine them with regular-season statistics. This makes for a more casual and entertaining atmosphere for preseason competitions. It has also helped spring training games become a popular addition to family vacation plans.
What is Different for 2025?
MLB is introducing two minor rule changes for the 2025 season. The first relates to the consequences of violating the shift rule. With the change, the batting team can either accept the result of the play or earn the ability to advance any runner one base. The second rule restricts a runner’s ability to run through a base other than first. If they overrun the bag, the umpire can call them out for abandonment of second base even if the ball arrives after they touch the base.
The 2025 Spring Training schedule will also coincide with a four-day MLB Spring Breakout which will feature rising stars from Minor League Baseball. Games will be played at Grapefruit and Cactus league stadiums between March 13 and 16.
Cactus League Ballparks
- Arizona Diamondbacks – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ
- Chicago Cubs – Sloan Park – Mesa, AZ
- Chicago White Sox – Camelback Ranch – Phoenix, AZ
- Cincinnati Reds – Goodyear Ballpark – Goodyear, AZ
- Cleveland Guardians – Goodyear Ballpark – Goodyear, AZ
- Colorado Rockies – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ
- Kansas City Royals – Surprise Stadium – Surprise, AZ
- Los Angeles Angels – Tempe Diablo Stadium – Tempe, AZ
- Los Angeles Dodgers – Camelback Ranch – Phoenix, AZ
- Milwaukee Brewers – American Family Fields of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ
- Oakland Athletics – Hohokam Stadium – Mesa, AZ
- San Diego Padres – Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ
- San Francisco Giants – Scottsdale Stadium – Scottsdale, AZ
- Seattle Mariners – Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ
- Texas Rangers – Surprise Stadium – Surprise, AZ
Grapefruit League Ballparks
- Atlanta Braves – CoolToday Park – North Port, FL
- Baltimore Orioles – Ed Smith Stadium – Sarasota, FL
- Boston Red Sox – JetBlue Park at Fenway South – Fort Myers, FL
- Detroit Tigers – Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FL
- Houston Astros – CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches – West Palm Beach, FL
- Miami Marlins – Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – Jupiter, FL
- Minnesota Twins – Lee Health Sports Complex – Fort Myers, FL
- New York Mets – Clover Park – Port St. Lucie, FL
- New York Yankees – George M. Steinbrenner Field – Tampa, FL
- Philadelphia Phillies – BayCare Ballpark – Clearwater, FL
- Pittsburgh Pirates – LECOM Park – Bradenton, FL
- St. Louis Cardinals – Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – Jupiter, FL
- Tampa Bay Rays – Charlotte Sports Park – Port Charlotte, FL
- Toronto Blue Jays – TD Ballpark – Dunedin, FL
- Washington Nationals – CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches – West Palm Beach, FL
Spring Training Tickets
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