Spring training begins when pitchers and catchers report to camp. They get right to work with daily workouts, which are open to the public. Some teams train in their spring ballparks, but most train on nearby training fields. These days walkways between diamonds and football fields are roped off for easy access, and there are bleachers and shade in many complexes as well. (Football fields? Many teams have installed football fields at their spring complexes for light workouts.) You won’t get run of the place, but you’ll usually have a good view of the action and potentially some access to players for autographs. Just remember: there’s no strict schedule for workouts (that’s why many start times are approximate), and meetings or other events may intrude into workout time. Here are each team’s tentative 2025 spring training workout schedules.
These schedules apply only to the period between reporting dates and the first games. Once games start, practices are seriously curtailed.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
The team practices at the diamonds adjoining Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, starting at 9:30 a.m., with the gates opening at 9 a.m., through 12:30 p.m. Fans park in the Desert Lot on the north side of the complex, best accessed via 90th Street off Via de Ventura. It’s a lovely experience to wander the fields and the ballpark; take the time to check out the Colorado Rockies practices as well.
ATLANTA BRAVES
Practice starts at 9:30 a.m. at CoolToday Park and the adjacent practice fields, with the gates opening at 9 a.m.. On game days, enter the Green Gate for all the ballfields, while Gate Three opens for use during away games only.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
The Orioles train at the practice fields adjoining Ed Smith Stadium. Fans are invited to watch the team’s workouts on the back fields at the complex each day until February 23, when home games begin. Free parking is available in the East Lot off of 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue. The Orioles work out from approximately 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day.
BOSTON RED SOX
The Red Sox train at the practice fields adjoining JetBlue Park (11500 Fenway S. Dr., Fort Myers), with the gates opening at 9:30 a.m. and practices beginning at 10 a.m. Additionally, tours of JetBlue Park are also available throughout workouts and on all non-game days in February and March from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for tours may be purchased from the JetBlue Park box office beginning at 9:45 a.m. and cost $10 per person with children 12 and under able to enter for free. Game-day VIP tour packages are also available and cost $40 per person and $15 for children 12 and under. These tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be prearranged in advance by calling 239/226-4772. Concessions and merchandise will be on sale during these workouts.
CHICAGO CUBS
The Cubs practice at practice fields to the east of Sloan Park. The workout facility is separate from the ballpark. There’s plenty of parking next to the ballpark, and bleachers are installed next to the main workout field. Practices begin at 9:30 a.m.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
The team practices at the diamonds adjoining Camelback Ranch-Glendale, with gates to the complex opening at 9 a.m., beginning on February 14. This is one of the most sumptuous workout facilities, with manicured lawns and a rolling landscape: take the time to wander through and check out Los Angeles Dodgers practices as well.
CINCINNATI REDS
The team practices at its Goodyear training complex, starting at 9 a.m. You can also walk over to the nearby Cleveland Guardians workout facility as well.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
The team practices at its Goodyear training complex, starting at 9 a.m. Fans can view workouts at Field 1, at a fenced-in section down the third-base line. You can also walk over to the nearby Cincinnati Reds workout facility as well.
COLORADO ROCKIES
The team practices at the diamonds adjoining Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, starting at 9:30 a.m., with the gates opening at 9 a.m., through 12:30 p.m. It’s a lovely experience to wander the fields and the ballpark; take the time to check out the Arizona Diamondbacks practices as well.
DETROIT TIGERS
The Tiger Town complex encompasses four practice fields in a cloverleaf layout, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, and Kaline Field, a small diamond located past the Joker Marchant Stadium left-field corner. Before the start of spring training all practices take place on the four cloverleaf fields and Kaline Field. A roped-off path runs between the practice fields and the clubhouse, and that’s the place to snare players once they leave practice, which traditionally has begun at 9:30 a.m. (Tip: You can always watch practices at Kaline Field from Granada Street, even if the facility is closed to the public.)
Once games start, the minor leaguers take over the cloverleaf fields, with the major-league squad decamping to Kaline Field or Joker Marchant Stadium.
HOUSTON ASTROS
The team trains on the practice fields at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches training complex. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., beginning Feb. 16, until games start. The Astros/Nationals Team Store at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches will be open to the public beginning on Feb. 15. Non-game day hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
The Kansas City Royals open the gates for workouts at 9:30 a.m. daily at the practice fields adjoining Surprise Stadium. This will also give you a chance to check out Texas Rangers practices as well.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
The Angels train at the six full fields adjacent to Tempe Diablo Stadium. Practice traditionally has begun at 9:30 a.m.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The team practices at the diamonds adjoining Camelback Ranch-Glendale, with gates to the complex opening at 9 a.m., beginning February 9. This is one of the most sumptuous workout facilities, with manicured lawns and a rolling landscape: take the time to wander through and check out Chicago White Sox practices as well.
MIAMI MARLINS
The team trains on the practice fields adjoining Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, with practices beginning at 9:30 or so. You can also wander to the adjoining training complex to watch St. Louis Cardinals workouts.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
The Brewers open workouts at 9:30 a.m. in the practice fields adjoining American Family Fields of Phoenix.
MINNESOTA TWINS
The Twins practice at the Lee Health Sports Complex, adjacent to Hammond Stadium. Workouts begin at 9 a.m.
NEW YORK METS
The Mets train on the practice fields to the north of Clover Park. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., with free parking and limited concessions. Open Workouts begin on Wednesday, February 15. Workouts are open to the public daily, including on spring training game days. On gamedays Open Workouts end at approximately 10:45 a.m. (time subject to change). There is a $15 parking charge for Open Workouts on gamedays.
NEW YORK YANKEES
The Yankees work out at Steinbrenner Field. Steinbrenner Field gates will open to fans mostly at 10 a.m. or noon and the ballpark will remain open through the end of the workout. There is no charge for fans to attend practice days, and select concession stands will have food available for purchase.
THE ATHLETICS
The A’s train at the Lew Wolff Training Complex (formerly Fitch Park) (160 East 6th Place, Mesa). Practices should start around 9:30 a.m., with players dressing at Hohokam Stadium and busing to the ballpark.
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
At the beginning of spring training, the Phillies practice at the Carpenter Complex, next door to BayCare Ballpark. They usually begin at 10 a.m.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
When pitchers and catchers report, the team trains at Pirate City, located about five miles away from LECOM Park at 1701 27th St. E. (Roberto Clemente Memorial Drive), with morning workouts beginning at 9:45 a.m. daily. If you go to Pirate City: Park at the River Run golf course located south of the gated Pirate City entrance and enter through the south side of the property to access the fields. When spring-training games begin, the Pirates shift morning workouts to LECOM Park, while the minor-leaguers continue to work out at Pirate City.
SAN DIEGO PADRES
The San Diego Padres begin practices at 9:30 a.m. in the outlying practice fields at the Peoria Sports Complex.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
The Giants practice at Scottsdale Stadium. Workouts start at 10 a.m. Most of the time the major-league squad can be found in the ballpark; occasionally you’ll see some specialized practices on an adjoining diamond.
SEATTLE MARINERS
The Seattle Mariners begin practices at 9:30 a.m. in the outlying practice fields at the Peoria Sports Complex.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
The team trains on the practice fields adjoining Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, with practices beginning at 9:30 a.m. or so. You can also wander to the adjoining training complex to watch Miami Marlins workouts.
TAMPA BAY RAYS
The Tampa Bay Rays open the gates for workouts at 9:30 a.m. daily at the practice fields at Charlotte Sports Park.
TEXAS RANGERS
The Texas Rangers open the gates for workouts at 9:30 a.m. daily at the practice fields adjoining Surprise Stadium. This will also give you a chance to check out Kansas City Royals practices as well.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
The Blue Jays train in one location and play their games in another. When spring training opens, the team can be found at the Cecil B. Englebert Complex (1700 Solon Av.), in Dunedin. When games begin, the team then shifts major-league practices to TD Ballpark.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Nationals train at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches training complex, with gates opening at 9:00 a.m., beginning Feb. 16, until games start. After a short team meeting, the players will head to the six practice fields, throwing off mounds or running through drills. The Astros/Nationals Team Store at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches will be open to the public beginning on Feb. 15. Non-game day hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
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