Spring Training is the annual preseason period when teams tune up, hold exhibitions, and prepare rosters. This page tracks the official start date for Spring Training 2026 and displays a live countdown timer.
2026 Spring Training Countdown
Spring training starts in how many days
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The official date for Spring training Opening Day 2026 has been released. 20th Feb 2026
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Opening Day — It's Game Time!
The 2026 Spring training season has officially begun. Enjoy the games!
What this countdown is for
This Spring Training countdown tracks the official start of Spring Training and will update automatically when the league publishes dates. If the official schedule has not yet been announced, the timer will display “Countdown to official announcement” and show the number of days until the first announced date or the announcement event.
Why the Spring Training 2026 countdown matters
Knowing the spring training start date helps fans plan travel to games and exhibition events, and it helps players and coaches schedule preseason practice. Use this page to:
- See the exact spring training start date and opening day once announced
- Find local cages and spring training camps near MLB stadiums or your hometown
Spring Training Prep — 14-Day Cage-Friendly Plan
Use this plan to prepare in a batting cage. Each session is 45–90 minutes depending on age and intensity.
Days 1–3 — Fundamentals (45–60 min)
Warm-up & mobility (10 min)
- Tee work: swing mechanics & contact (10 min)
- Soft toss/front toss focusing on mechanics (20 min)
- Situational swings (10 min)
Days 4–6 — Timing & Hand-Eye (45 min)
- Pitching machine: mix speeds (20 min)
- Reaction drills (short toss, live tracking) (15 min)
- Sprint/conditioning (10 min)
Day 7 — Active Recovery (30 min)
- Light hitting, mobility, foam roll, and visual tracking exercises
Days 8–10 — Power & Launch (60 min)
- Weighted-bat warmups + exit-velocity focus (15 min)
- Launch angle reps to all fields (25 min)
- Strength/mobility circuits (20 min)
Days 11–13 — Game Simulation (60–90 min)
- Live pitching simulation or coach-thrown at-bats (40–60 min)
- Situational practice (bunting, two-strike approach) (20 min)
- Catcher/field work as needed
Day 14 — Test & Record (45–60 min)
- Measure exit velocity/record at-bats for review
- Set goals based on measurements and video feedback
Your Questions Answered
Spring training 2026 starts on friday, 20th feb 2026.
Friday, 20th feb 2026
Friday, 20th feb 2026. “Opening Day” refers to the first official Spring Training game(s) of the preseason.
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days remaining. If the official dates aren’t available yet, the counter will show days until the official announcement instead.
Individual game start times are published with the official schedule. This countdown tracks the start date; click through to the schedule pages for exact game times once they’re available.
Spring Training 2026 ends on 24th march 2026. We publish the official end date on the schedule pages after the league releases the full schedule.
No — while the term most commonly refers to MLB preseason, colleges, minor-league clubs, independent teams, international leagues, and youth programs also run preseason camps often called “spring training.” Use our local hub to find nearby programs.
Yes — we offer an embeddable countdown widget and schedule feed. Contact us at [email] for licensing, embed code, and partnership options.
This site isn’t affiliated with Major League Baseball. Pure fan passion for baseball’s return.