MLB spring training returns for another year in Florida, with baseball fans streaming to Clearwater to see what the Philadelphia Phillies have in store for the 2026 season.
The Phillies come to BayCare Ballpark after a fourth straight playoff appearance and second straight NL East title. But their 96-66 season ended with a gut-wrenching NLDS loss to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a series in which they lost three games by a combined four runs. The Phils fielded the runners-up in both the NL MVP and Cy Young races with Kyle Schwarber hitting a career-high 56 home runs and Cristopher Sanchez posting a 2.50 ERA with 212 strikeouts.
Under manager Rob Thomson, the Phils feel their championship window is still open with the likes of Bryce Harper and Trea Turner still in the everyday lineup. Zack Wheeler is on track to rejoin Sanchez and Jesus Luzardo in the rotation at some point this season, while Adolis Garcia and rookie Justin Crawford will look to boost the outfield after the team released Nick Castellanos. Brad Keller was brought in to be the bridge to last year’s big trade acquisition, closer Jhoan Duran.
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Philly will play 32 games over the next month of the preseason, with 17 coming in Clearwater. 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 Phillies will host a WBC warmup against Canada in addition to their standard slate of exhibition games against MLB opponents to get ready for Opening Day.
Here’s what to know about Phillies spring training, including the complete home schedule and how to buy tickets.
Phillies spring training location
The Phillies host spring training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, where they’ve spent the preseason since 1947. The stadium was built in 2004 and has a capacity of 8,272.
Phillies spring training schedule
Here’s a look at the Phillies’ spring training games at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater. All times Eastern.
Sunday, Feb. 22: vs. Pittsburgh | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: vs. Detroit | 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26: vs. Washington | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27: vs. Miami (split squad) | 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 1: vs. NY Yankees | 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4: vs. Canada | 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 5: vs. Boston | 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 7: vs. Toronto | 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10: vs. NY Yankees | 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 12: vs. Toronto | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 13: vs. Baltimore | 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 15: vs. Atlanta | 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17: vs. Minnesota | 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 19: vs. Tampa Bay | 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 20: vs. Detroit | 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 21: Phillies prospects vs. Blue Jays prospects | 1:05 p.m.
Monday, March 23: vs. Tampa Bay | 12:05 p.m.
Phillies spring training tickets
Tickets for the 2026 spring training home opener between the Tigers and Pirates are available on StubHub for $51 on the berm and $55 with seats as of Feb. 18. Fans can also buy tickets on the official Phillies website.
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