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Braves Unveil 2026 Spring Training Schedule with 31 Games

11/6/2025

Summary

Braves Unveil Spring Schedule

The Atlanta Braves announced their 2026 spring training schedule, featuring 31 games, including 16 home games at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida.
The season begins with a road game against the Tampa Bay Rays on February 21, followed by the home opener against the Minnesota Twins on February 22.
The Braves will host nine MLB teams, with multiple matchups against the Red Sox, Twins, Pirates, and Rays.
An exhibition game against Team Colombia is scheduled for March 4, and a prospect game against the Yankees' prospects will take place on March 21.
The final spring game is set for March 24 against the Rays.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball expanded its spring training in 1961, allowing more teams to engage fans in warmer climates. This followed the establishment of the Grapefruit League in Florida, which began in earnest in 1913. The Atlanta Braves, then in Milwaukee, played 162 games that season, reflecting the growing popularity of spring training, which remains vital for team dynamics and fan loyalty today.

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Braves Unveil Spring Schedule

The Atlanta Braves announced their 2026 spring training schedule, featuring 31 games, including 16 home games at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida.
The season begins with a road game against the Tampa Bay Rays on February 21, followed by the home opener against the Minnesota Twins on February 22.
The Braves will host nine MLB teams, with multiple matchups against the Red Sox, Twins, Pirates, and Rays.
An exhibition game against Team Colombia is scheduled for March 4, and a prospect game against the Yankees' prospects will take place on March 21.
The final spring game is set for March 24 against the Rays.

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