2026 Dodgers Spring Training: Key Dates Before Dodger Stadium Opener

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ repeat title defense officially kicks off on Feb. 13 when pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch for their first workout. The Dodgers’ first full-squad workout will take place just a few days later on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

However, several Dodgers players have voluntarily reported early to Arizona. This includes Shohei Ohtani, who decided to get a head start in preparation for his participation in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Pitchers and catchers across the league who are participating in the 2026 WBC will report to their respective team camps no later than Wednesday, Feb. 11. Position players participating in the tournament are due no later than Thursday, Feb. 12.

For the first time in two seasons, the Dodgers are not starting the season internationally, and this will not be on an accelerated Spring Training schedule.

L.A. begins its 2026 season at Dodger Stadium against the Detroit Tigers on March 26.

Key Dodgers Spring Training dates 2025

Feb. 13: Pitchers & catchers report and first workout

Feb. 17: First full-squad workout

Feb. 19: Dodgers photo day

Feb. 21: Cactus League opener @ Los Angeles Angels (Tempe Diablo Stadium)

Feb. 23: Cactus League home opener against the Seattle Mariners

Feb. 28: Split-squad against Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs

March 4: Dodgers vs. Team Mexico exhibition (Camelback Ranch)

March 4: World Baseball Classic begins

March 11: Off day

March 15: Second split-squad against Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs

March 17: World Baseball Classic championship game

March 19: Off day

March 19: MLB Spring Breakout begins

March 21: Dodgers prospects vs. White Sox prospects in Spring Breakout (Camelback Ranch)

March 21: Final Cactus League game (12:05 p.m. PT)

March 22: Exhibition Freeway Series game at Angel Stadium

March 22: MLB Spring Breakout ends

March 23: Second Exhibition Freeway Series game at Dodger Stadium

March 24: Exhibition Freeway Series finale at Dodger Stadium

March 26: Opening Day at Dodger Stadium (5:30 p.m. PT)

Can fans watch Dodgers workouts?

Camelback Ranch is open to the general public during daily Dodgers Spring Training workouts. Parking and admission is free of charge.

Camelback Ranch is located at 10710 W. Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona.

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Sebastian Ibarra covers the Las Vegas Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire. He previously worked as a Marketing/Communications intern for the Ontario Jr Reign, and a staff writer and two time Editor for the Campus Times at the University of La Verne. Sebastian graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 from ULV with a major in Communications. His love of sports stems from his baseball career starting at tee-ball and ending his senior year at Servite High School. He enjoys video games and DC comics in his spare time. Follow him on Twitter: @sebas_abdon.
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