Spring Training Begins in Arizona
The 2026 Major League Baseball season begins in earnest in February, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their quest for their third-straight World Series crown with an abbreviated Spring Training at Camelback Ranch.
Pitchers and catchers are due to report on Friday, Feb. 13, with position players set to report on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Dodgers will square off in the opening Spring Training game against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, Feb. 21.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic, which will include several high-profile Dodgers players representing their countries, will begin on March 3, leading to a shortened Spring Training camp compared to previous seasons. The WBC Final will take place on March 16 at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida.
Home Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ regular season home opener is slated for March 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
Series to Watch
The 2026 season features several notable rivalry games and high-profile matchups:
- Toronto Blue Jays: The Dodgers will travel to Canada for a three-game World Series rematch against the Toronto Blue Jays from April 6-8.
- New York Mets: The Dodgers will host the New York Mets during a three-game series at Dodger Stadium from April 13-15, including Jackie Robinson Day on April 15. The team will travel to CitiField for another three-game series, July 24-26.
- New York Yankees: Prior to the Mets series, the Dodgers will battle the Yankees at Yankee Stadium from July 17-19.
- Los Angeles Angels: The Freeway Series against the Angels includes away games on May 15-17 during the 2026 “Rivalry Weekend,” and home games on June 5-7.
Divisional Matchups
Key National League West rivalries are spread throughout the season:
- San Francisco Giants: The Dodgers will reignite their storied rivalry with the San Francisco Giants, beginning with a regular season series in the Bay on April 21-23. The Dodgers will play host to the Giants May 11-14. The teams won’t see each other again until September, when they trade home-and-away series Sept. 18-20 and Sept. 25-27, including the season finale.
- San Diego Padres: Multiple series are scheduled, with away games on May 18-20 and June 26-28. The Dodgers won’t host the Padres until July 2-5, including a Fourth of July Saturday primetime game, and again Sept. 22-24.
- Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies: The Dodgers will host the Diamondbacks throughout the season, including the home opening series on March 26-28, and July 10-12. The Dodgers will host the Rockies May 25-27 and July 6-8.
Special Dates
- Jackie Robinson Night: As is tradition, Dodger Stadium will host Jackie Robinson Night on April 15 against the New York Mets.
- Mother’s Day: The Atlanta Braves will travel to Los Angeles as part of a three-game series highlighted by a Mother’s Day matchup on Sunday, May 10.
- Memorial Day: The Dodgers and Rockies will square off on Monday, May 25, and will honor the fallen heroes of the nation’s armed services.
- Juneteenth: The Dodgers will face the Baltimore Orioles on Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.
- Father’s Day: The Orioles and Dodgers will conclude that June series with a Sunday afternoon game at Dodger Stadium on Father’s Day, June 21.
- Independence Day: The Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres at home on July 4 in a primetime Saturday game.
- Labor Day: The Dodgers will host the Cincinnati Reds on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Promotion and Stadium Giveaways
- Will Smith “Game 7 Home Run” Bobblehead: March 28
- Back-to-Back World Champions Hoodie: March 30
- Mystery Bobblehead: March 31
- Shohei Ohtani “Greatest Game” Bobblehead Part 1: April 10
- Hello Kitty Giveaway: April 13
- Jackie Robinson Jersey: April 15
- Roki Sasaki Bobblehead: April 25
- Miguel Rojas “Game 7 Home Run” Bobblehead: May 8
- Blake Snell “Starter Series” Bobblehead: May 9
- Mother’s Day Tote Bag: May 10
- 2025 World Series Replica Trophy: May 11
- Ice Cube Lowrider Bobblehead: May 12
- 2025 World Champions Gold Jerseys: May 13
- Dave Roberts Bobblehead: May 25
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto “Game 7 Last Out” Bobblehead: May 27
- Alex Vesia Bobblehead: May 29
- Teoscar Hernandez Bobblehead: May 30
- Tyler Glasnow “Starter Series” Bobblehead: June 6
- Dodgers Soccer Jersey: June 16
- Mookie Betts “Game 7 Double Play” Bobblehead: June 19
- Shaquille O’Neal Bobblehead: June 20
- Father’s Day Giveaway: June 21
- Freddie Freeman “18th Inning Walk-Off” Bobblehead: July 6
- Shohei Ohtani “Greatest Game” Bobblehead Part 2: July 8
- Son Heung-min Bobblehead: July 11
- 2025 World Series Mystery Rings: July 28
- Edwin Diaz Bobblehead: July 29
- Kyle Tucker Bobblehead: July 31
- Max Muncy “Game 7 Home Run” Bobblehead: Aug. 10
- Clayton Kershaw Bobblehead: Aug. 14
- Reggie Smith “Legends of Dodger Baseball” Bobblehead: Aug. 15
- Shohei Ohtani “Starter Series” Bobblehead: Aug. 22
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto “Starter Series” Bobblehead: Sept. 5
Season Conclusion
The regular season concludes on Sept. 27 with an away game against the Giants at Oracle Park.
All-Star Week
The 2026 MLB All-Star Week will take place July 11-14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Celebrity Game is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, and the Home Run Derby is set to take place the following day.
The 96th All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14. The game will be broadcast on Fox.
Postseason
The MLB Postseason is set to begin on Sept. 29; the World Series is scheduled to begin on Oct. 23.
For the most current information, including game times and any schedule changes, please refer to the official Los Angeles Dodgers website or trusted sports news outlets.
