The start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season for the Boston Red Sox will commence with the opening of spring training at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers.
Red Sox pitchers and catchers report for their first formal workouts on Tuesday, Feb. 10 with the first full-squad workout on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Fenway South.
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Practices are held on the Fenway South back fields behind JetBlue Park starting at 9:30 a.m. and fan watch areas are roped and marked. Fans may enter the complex through the West Gate beginning at 9 a.m.
Scenes from the first full squad workout of the spring for the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
The Red Sox ended a three-year postseason drought in 2025, earning a wild-card playoff spot with an 89-73 finish, good for third-place in the AL East. The New York Yankees eliminated Boston in the first round, winning the final two games of the three-game series.
The Red Sox have held spring training in Fort Myers since 1993, spending their first 19 years at City of Palms Park before moving to JetBlue Park in 2012.
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Here’s what you need to know before heading out to see the Red Sox this spring.
How to buy Red Sox spring training tickets
Action from a Spring Training game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Tickets for the Red Sox Spring Training exhibition season can be purchased online at redsox.com/tickets or in person at the JetBlue Park ticket office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Red Sox will play a total of 18 games at JetBlue Park, including 15 Grapefruit League games, a “Futures at Fenway South” game featuring the club’s top prospects, a matchup against the Northeastern University Huskies, and an exhibition game against Team Puerto Rico ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
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What are the special promotions this spring?
Scenes from the first full squad workout of the spring for the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
The Red Sox will host four themed events at JetBlue Park this spring during the Grapefruit League portion of their schedule.
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, patrons who obtain a special ticket can bring a furry friend to JeBlue Park for Dog Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This limited package includes a game ticket, a Red Sox pet bandana, a collapsible water bowl, and a donation to the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Red Sox will celebrate Pickleball Day during their game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Each ticket purchased through this offer will receive a USA Pickleball-approved Red Sox-themed paddle.
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On Sunday, March 1, the Red Sox will host the Baltimore Orioles for Margaritaville Day. All fans who purchase tickets through this special offer will receive a Margaritaville T-shirt with artwork featuring the Red Sox.
Tours of JetBlue Park are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on non-game days. Tickets for tours may be purchased from the JetBlue Park box office for $10 per person, with children 12 and under entering for free. Game day VIP tour packages are also available and cost $50 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. These tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be registered for in advance by calling 239-226-4783 or emailing jbpevents@redsox.com.
Who’s in and who’s out for the Red Sox?
Left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez has agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox focused on bolstering their starting rotation this offseason, signing free agent Ranger Suárez and trading for veteran Sonny Gray.
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Since becoming a full-time starter in 2022, when he helped the Philadelphia Phillies reach the World Series, Suárez has been one of the best left-handers in the game, posting a 3.59 ERA over 104 starts. He’s also been excellent in the postseason with a career 1.48 ERA in 11 appearances (eight starts).
The 36-year-old Gray went 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA and 201 strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals last season. The right-hander led the National League in strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.29).
The Red Sox also landed first baseman Willson Contreras in a separate trade with the Cardinals. The 33-year-old first baseman/designated hitter had 20 home runs and a career-high 31 doubles last season. The right-handed batter is a three-time All-Star, most recently with the Chicago Cubs in 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri on Sept. 15, 2025.
Among the biggest losses for the Red Sox were third baseman Alex Bregman, who signed with the Cubs, and right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins, who was included in the trade from Contreras.
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Red Sox 2026 home schedule at JetBlue Park
Friday, Feb. 20 vs. Northeastern, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22 vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26 vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 vs. Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3 vs. Puerto Rico, 6:05 p.m.
Scenes from the first full squad workout of the spring for the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Wednesday, March 4 vs. New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.
Monday, March 9 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10 vs. Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 13 vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.
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Saturday, March 14 vs. Red Sox prospects (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 vs. Atlanta Braves, 1:05 p.m.
Action from a Spring Training game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Thursday, March 19 vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 vs. Atlanta Braves, 1:05 p.m.
Monday, March 23 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Boston Red Sox open MLB 2026 Spring Training, what to know before you go