MLB Reveals 2026 Season Schedule
Major League Baseball has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 regular season. The start of the campaign is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th.
The season’s opening game will be a stellar matchup between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees at Oracle Park. This start will mark the earliest date in Major League history for a traditional Opening Day.
The opening day will continue with a full schedule of 14 games on Thursday, March 26.
All-Star Game and Special Celebrations
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, the 96th All-Star Game will be held on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. It will be the first time that this modern stadium, inaugurated in 2004, hosts this event, marking the return of the All-Star Game to the city since 1996.
Interleague Series and Featured Matchups
The 2026 season will maintain the interleague matchup dynamic, with featured series:
- Red Sox in St. Louis (April 10-12)
- Dodgers at Yankee Stadium to open the second half (July 17-19)
- Yankees at Wrigley Field (July 31-August 2)
- Cubs at Fenway Park to close out the campaign (September 25-27)
Also, from May 15th to 17th, a new “Rivalry Weekend” will be held, with the following matchups:
- Yankees vs. Mets
- Cubs vs. White Sox
- Royals vs. Cardinals
- Rangers vs. Astros
- Orioles vs. Nationals
- Angels vs. Dodgers
Athletics between Sacramento and Las Vegas
The Oakland Athletics, who will play the entire season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, will also play two special series at Las Vegas Ballpark:
- June 8-10 against the Brewers
- June 12-14 against the Rockies
Commemorative Dates
As is tradition, all 30 MLB teams will participate in emblematic days:
- Jackie Robinson Day – April 15
- Lou Gehrig Day – June 2
- Roberto Clemente Day – September 15
The Dodgers, Yankees, and Pirates will be at home for these commemorations. Additionally, the Yankees will host the Mets (September 11-13) in a special series for the 25th anniversary of September 11.
