We have a unique situation in the annals of spring training, as Major League Baseball totally blew up the announced 2021 schedules to cut down on travel and limits games to nearby opponents. We have the updated schedules here.
Our schedules won’t match exactly with what is posted on MLB.com: We present far more game times and accurate game dates because we get our information directly from teams and training camps. You can consider these final schedules, though to be honest there’s always the chance for a change or two.
The announcement is part of a final declaration that yes, we will have a spring training, and yes, tickets are on sale or going on sale shortly. You can consider these final dates, though there are plenty of considerations as you plan your trip.
In essence, the new schedule calls for fewer games, with a new start date of Feb. 28 and the elimination of both college exhibitions and split-squad games. Though schedules for both the Grapefruit and Cactus League were both blown up, the changes are more dramatic among Florida teams. The five teams in eastern Florida will only play each other, with a slimmer schedule of 24 games. The 10 western teams will play only within their regions for a total of 28 games; you will see a lot of Twins and Red Sox games, but no excursions into the northern part of the area to play, say, the Tigers or Red Sox.
We’ll have an in-depth look at spring-training routines shortly, but here’s the overview. First off: no matter where you go, tickets will be sold in pod allotments of two, three or four per transaction; digital ticketing is recommended. Pods will be spaced at least six feet apart, with markers reminding fans to keep a safe distance from one another. No groups or season tickets (for the most part): some teams are giving season-ticket holders first crack at single-game tickets, while others are not. However, season-ticket holders will not lose their places in priority this season. Masks are mandatory, and they must be real masks: gaiters are not allowed, and you won’t be able to sidestep mask restrictions by nursing a warm beer for nine innings. (Indeed, the phrase MLB uses is “actively” consuming food and beverage.) Due to safety protocols, autographs will not be permitted and fans will not be permitted to attend club workouts, with sections near dugouts and bullpens closed off. “Buffer Zones” will be created between the playing field and the first row of ticketed seats adjacent to both dugouts (12 feet in distance) and bullpens (6 feet in distance). Guests are not allowed within the designated “Buffer Zones” at any time.
The guidelines pretty much follow what we outlined way back in September: socially distanced seating, as much touchless technology as possible, a limited number of fans in the stands, and no interaction with players. You can read the highlights of the health and safety plan here. Check out our Spring Training 2021 FAQ to cover the questions we are being asked as folks begin planning for their February and March travels. You can read it here.
Teams are still in the process of releasing spring-training information, and we’re doing our best to keep up. We’ll be updating this list as we go along, as teams are making daily announcements about tickets. Here’s a look at where each team stands, by league.
Grapefruit League
Revised Atlanta Braves 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Baltimore Orioles 2021 spring training schedule
Birdland Memberships and 5-Game Flex Plans are currently on sale. Single-game tickets for remaining seats will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, February 20. The Orioles will make 1,833 tickets available for each game, operating at approximately 25 percent capacity at Ed Smith Stadium.
Revised Boston Red Sox 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Detroit Tigers 2021 spring training schedule
Single-game spring training tickets will go on sale Thursday, February 18 at noon ET.
Revised Houston Astros 2021 spring training schedule
All current ticket holders for any Astros home games that were scheduled prior to the adjustments will be refunded automatically. These buyers, as well as season-ticket holders, will be eligible for a pre-sale prior to the general public.
Revised Miami Marlins 2021 spring training schedule
Capacity at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium will be limited to 1,500.
Revised Minnesota Twins 2021 spring training schedule
Just over 2,400 fans per game will be admitted to Hammond Stadium in 2021. Spring Training Season Ticket Holder presales begin Thursday, February 18, while remaining inventory is available to the general public via phone or Web beginning Wednesday, February 24. The Hammond Stadium Box Office will open, with modifications to facilitate physical distancing and minimize touchpoints, on Thursday, February 25.
Revised New York Mets 2021 spring training schedule
Single-game presale for spring training season ticket holders will begin Tuesday, February 16 at 10 a.m. Single-game presale for New York Mets season ticket holders and St. Lucie Mets season ticket holders will be Thursday, February 18 at 10 a.m. Single-game tickets for the general public will go on sale Saturday, February 20 at 10 a.m.
Revised New York Yankees 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Philadelphia Phillies 2021 spring training schedule
Seating will be limited to 2,200 fans per game. Spectrum Field–or whatever the ballpark will be called, as apparently naming rights have lapsed–holds 8,500. Tickets go on sale Feb. 19 and will be sold in seating pod allotments of two, three or four per transaction.
Revised Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 spring training schedule
Season ticket holders will get first crack at single game tickets on Wednesday, February 17 at 10 a.m.
Revised St. Louis Cardinals 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Tampa Bay Rays 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Toronto Blue Jays 2021 spring training schedule
Season ticket members will have first access to tickets on Monday, Feb. 22, ahead of the public onsale at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Revised Washington Nationals spring training schedule
All current ticket holders for any Astros home games that were scheduled prior to the adjustments will be refunded automatically. These buyers, as well as season-ticket holders, will be eligible for a pre-sale prior to the general public.
Revised Grapefruit League 2021 master spring training schedule
Cactus League
Revised Arizona Diamondbacks 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Chicago Cubs 2021 spring training schedule
General onsale for single game tickets to Cubs spring training games at Sloan Park begins online Friday, February 19, at noon MST/1 p.m. CST.
Revised Chicago White Sox 2021 spring training schedule
A socially distanced capacity of 2,400 seats (18 percent of full capacity) has been established for all games at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. All ticket sales will be single-game tickets and will go on sale to the public at 9:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, February 20, via phone and Internet.
Revised Cincinnati Reds 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Cleveland Indians 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Colorado Rockies 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Kansas City Royals 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Los Angeles Angels 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Los Angeles Dodgers 2021 spring training schedule
A socially distanced capacity of 2,400 seats (18 percent of full capacity) has been established for all games at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. All ticket sales will be single-game tickets and will go on sale to the public at 9:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, February 20, via phone and Internet.
Revised Milwaukee Brewers 2021 spring training schedule
Tickets for all home Spring Training games at American Family Fields of Phoenix will go on sale Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. CT, at brewers.com and by phone at 1-800-933-7890. All online and phone purchases will be digitally delivered. Parking passes will not be available for purchase in advance of games.
Revised Oakland Athletics 2021 spring training schedule
Single-game tickets will go on sale online on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. PT. The A’s will also provide complimentary tickets to vaccinated health care workers for all home games.
Revised San Diego Padres 2021 spring training schedule
Revised San Francisco Giants 2021 spring training schedule
Revised Seattle Mariners 2021 spring training schedule
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