Mariners Open Season Against Guardians

Defending AL West champs host Cleveland in 4-game series opener

Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:04pm

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The Seattle Mariners begin the 2026 regular season tonight against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a four-game series at home. The Mariners are the defending American League West champions after finishing last season with a 90-72 record and advancing to the American League Championship Series, while the Guardians won the American League Central with an 88-74 record a year ago.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Mariners and Guardians features two of the top teams in the American League who are looking to build on their success from last season and make a deep playoff run in 2026.

The details

The series opener between the Mariners and Guardians is set for a 7:10 p.m. first pitch tonight in Seattle. The game will be broadcast on radio in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE, as well as in the upper Clearwater Valley on AM 1300 KLER.

  • The 2026 regular season begins tonight, March 26, 2026.
  • The Mariners finished the 2025 season with a 90-72 record.
  • The Guardians won the AL Central in 2025 with an 88-74 record.

The players

Seattle Mariners

The defending American League West champions who advanced to the ALCS in 2025.

Cleveland Guardians

The 2025 American League Central division champions who finished the season with an 88-74 record.

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The takeaway

This opening series between the Mariners and Guardians will be an early test for two of the top teams in the American League as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a potential playoff matchup later in the season.