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Peoria Today
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Giants and Padres Face Off in Spring Training
Two NL West rivals meet in Peoria, Arizona for preseason matchup
Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:52pm
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The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are facing off in a Spring Training game in Peoria, Arizona. The two National League West rivals are using the preseason contest to prepare their teams for the upcoming regular season.
Why it matters
Spring Training games provide an important opportunity for MLB teams to evaluate their rosters, test out new strategies, and get players back into game shape before the start of the regular season. This matchup between the Giants and Padres is a chance for the two NL West contenders to get an early look at each other ahead of their regular season meetings.
The details
The Giants and Padres are playing a full nine-inning exhibition game in Peoria, a city located just outside of Phoenix that hosts the spring training facilities for both teams. Players will be using the game to work on their skills, get at-bats, and build up their endurance ahead of Opening Day.
- The game is taking place on March 16, 2026.
The players
San Francisco Giants
A professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California that plays in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.
San Diego Padres
A professional baseball team based in San Diego, California that plays in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.
The takeaway
These Spring Training matchups between division rivals provide an early preview of the competitive NL West race to come, as teams look to gain any early advantages they can before the regular season begins.
