Padres announce 2026 Spring Training schedule: See when they play the Dodgers
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The San Diego Padres on Wednesday unveiled their 2026 Spring Training Schedule, which includes two contests against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
The upcoming Spring Training will mark the 33rd year that the Padres have held the event in Peoria, Arizona, as they will compete against 14 other clubs in the Cactus League, comprising teams from both the National and American Leagues.
San Diego will play a total of 17 games, beginning with the Seattle Mariners on Feb. 20, at the Peoria Sports Complex.
The first Spring Training game against the back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers is slated for Sunday, Feb. 22, and the second matchup is set for Friday, March 20.
In addition to playing against fellow MLB foes, the Padres will also face a competitor from abroad, as they take on Team Great Britain in an exhibition game on Wednesday, March 4, in preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Padres will break camp on March 23 against Seattle before kicking off the 2026 regular season with a home opener against the Detroit Tigers on March 26.
Check out the Padres' full 2026 Spring Training Schedule here.
Starting Nov. 19, Padres season ticket holders will have early access to purchase Spring Training tickets, while tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, Dec. 8.
