Baltimore Orioles Announce 2026 Spring Training Schedule in Sarasota

Fans can look forward to matchups against the Yankees, Braves, Rays, and more at Ed Smith Stadium.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles have released their 2026 Spring Training schedule, which will once again take place at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. The Orioles will face off against a variety of opponents, including the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, and more, over the course of their 5-week exhibition season.

Why it matters

Spring Training is an important time for MLB teams to evaluate their rosters, try out new players and strategies, and build momentum heading into the regular season. For the Orioles, this will be a crucial spring as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign and return to the playoffs.

The details

The Orioles' Spring Training schedule features 15 home games at Ed Smith Stadium, including matchups against division rivals like the Yankees and Rays, as well as interleague foes such as the Braves and Phillies. Fans can look forward to promotions like a Magnet Schedule giveaway, Hawaiian Shirt night, and a Family Weekend. The team also added some big offseason acquisitions, including first baseman Pete Alonso and pitcher Shane Baz, to bolster their roster.

  • The Orioles' Spring Training schedule runs from February 20 to March 21, 2026.
  • Their first home game is on February 20 against the New York Yankees at 1:05 PM.

The players

Pete Alonso

The Orioles signed the slugging first baseman to a 5-year, $155 million contract in the offseason.

Shane Baz

The Orioles acquired the right-handed pitcher in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason.

Cedric Mullins

The center fielder departed the Orioles in free agency, signing with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tony Mansolino

The Orioles' new manager, taking over after the team fired Brandon Hyde following a 15-28 start to the 2025 season.

Craig Albernaz

The Orioles' new first-year manager, previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome fans back to Ed Smith Stadium for another exciting Spring Training season. With a mix of divisional rivals and interleague opponents, this schedule will give our team great preparation for the 2026 campaign.”

— Craig Albernaz, Orioles Manager (Orioles Press Release)

“Signing Pete Alonso was a huge move for us in the offseason. He's one of the most prolific power hitters in the game, and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do in an Orioles uniform.”

— Mike Elias, Orioles General Manager (Orioles Press Release)

What’s next

Fans can begin purchasing Flex Plan tickets for the Orioles' Spring Training games starting on December 1, 2025. Single-game tickets will go on sale in early January 2026.

The takeaway

The Orioles are looking to bounce back in 2026 after missing the playoffs in 2025, and their Spring Training schedule provides an exciting preview of the talent and matchups to come in the regular season. With key offseason additions and a revamped coaching staff, Baltimore is poised to make a push back to the postseason.