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Philadelphia Phillies fans who are anxious to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 postseason — which ended in a NLDS loss to the now back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers — won’t have to wait much longer: the Phillies will begin their 2026 season when spring training convenes in February.
Here is the Phillies’ 2026 spring training schedule.
How many games will the Phillies play during spring training 2026?
The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed in a Facebook post it will play 32 spring season games to prepare for the 2026 season.
This figure does not include the 2026 World Baseball Classic exhibition game.
There will be several split-squad spring training games as well.
Here are a few of the 2026 spring training games diehard Phillies’ fans shouldn’t miss:
Saturday, Feb. 21: at Toronto Blue Jays (first 2026 spring training game)Sunday, Feb. 22: hosting Pittsburgh Pirates (first 2026 spring training home game)Friday, Feb. 27: split-squad game; at Detroit Tigers, hosting Miami MarlinsSunday, March 1: hosting New York YankeesWednesday, March 4: 2026 World Baseball Classic (exhibition game against Team Canada)Sunday, March 15: hosting Atlanta BravesSaturday, March 21: split-squad game; at Baltimore Orioles, hosting Toronto Blue Jays (MLB Spring Breakout Game)Monday, March 23: hosting Tampa Bay Rays (final 2025 spring training game)Where will the Phillies play their 2026 spring training games?
The Philadelphia Phillies will primarily play their 2026 spring training home games at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida.
How to watch Phillies play 2026 spring training games
The broadcast schedule for the Phillies’ 2026 spring training run hasn’t yet been formalized, but NBC Sports Philadelphia usually broadcast a few spring training games every season.
When is the Phillies 2026 season opener?
The Philadelphia Phillies will open the 2026 regular season by hosting the Texas Rangers on Thursday, March 26.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.