MLB spring training returns for another year in Florida, with baseball fans headed for North Port to see what the Atlanta Braves have in store for the 2026 season.
The Braves come to CoolToday Park after their worst season in nearly a decade, going 76-86 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider returned from injuries in 2024, but neither put up the same numbers from before they got hurt. Matt Olson led the National League in doubles but hit just 29 home runs, and Chris Sale followed up his Cy Young campaign with a solid 2025.
Under new manager Walt Weiss, the Braves will look to right the ship in 2026. Robert Suarez joins Raisel Iglesias to form a tough back end of the bullpen, while Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hope to recover their bats after Marcel Ozuna left in free agency.
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Atlanta will play 32 games over the next month of the preseason, with 16 coming in North Port. The whole squad won’t be around for the full stretch as some will head out to play for their national teams in March as part of the World Baseball Classic. The Braves will host a WBC warmup against Colombia in addition to their standard slate of exhibition games against MLB opponents to get ready for Opening Day.
Here’s what to know about Braves spring training, including the complete home schedule and how to buy tickets.
Braves spring training location
The Braves host spring training at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. It was built in 2019 as the new spring home of the Braves, who previously played at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The stadium has a seating capacity of 8,000.
Braves spring training schedule
Here’s a look at the Braves’ spring training games at CoolToday Park in North Port. All times Eastern.
Sunday, Feb. 22: vs. Minnesota | 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: vs. Detroit | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: vs. Pittsburgh | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27: vs. Boston | 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 1: vs. Tampa Bay (split squad) | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4: vs. Colombia | 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 5: vs. Toronto | 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 7: vs. Baltimore | 1:05 p.m.
Monday, March 9: vs. Minnesota | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11: vs. Tampa Bay | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 13: vs. NY Yankees | 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 14: vs. Boston | 6:05 p.m.
Monday, March 16: vs. Tampa Bay | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18: vs. Philadelphia | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 20: vs. Pittsburgh | 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24: vs. Tampa Bay | 12:05 p.m.
Braves spring training tickets
Tickets for the 2026 spring training home opener between the Braves and Twins are available for $43 on StubHub as of Feb. 18. Fans can also buy tickets on the official Braves website.
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When does MLB season begin?
Opening Day is Thursday, March 26. However, the Braves’ first game of the season comes Friday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. ET against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park.