Your favorite Major League Baseball teams return to the diamond this February and March for Spring Training.
Unlike last season, the Arizona Cactus League and Florida Grapefruit League will see a full slate of preseason exhibition games in 2023. Only some games will air on TV, but you can watch most televised games through MLB.TV.
Keep scrolling for all the details on how to watch MLB Spring Training—including channel listings and team schedules.
What channels are MLB Spring Training games on?
Most MLB Spring Training games air on regional sports networks (RSNs), but you can watch some games on MLB Network and ESPN+.
Not every Spring Training game airs on TV, so you’ll want to visit MLB.TV’s Live Game Schedule for a closer look at channel listings. The out-of-market streaming service is also a great way to watch games online, which we discuss further in our Best Spring Training TV plans section.
When is the 2023 MLB Spring Training?
The 2023 Spring Training schedule begins on Friday, February 24, and runs through Tuesday, March 28. Most MLB teams play around 30 Spring Training games in preparation for MLB Opening Day on Thursday, March 30.
Pro tip: Check out the Cactus League Schedule and Grape Fruit League Schedule to find specific game dates and ticketing info.
Where do MLB teams go for Spring Training?
MLB teams head south for Spring Training—competing in either the Arizona Cactus League or the Florida Grapefruit League. Each club has a designated Spring Training ballpark in Arizona or Florida, which they call home for warm-weather training.
During preseason, teams mostly play exhibition games against fellow MLB clubs. But sometimes, minor league teams, colleges, and foreign national teams get in on the action. This year will see some MLB clubs play against national teams in the build-up to the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
We’ve outlined the two Spring Training leagues in the tables below, highlighting every team’s spring ballpark and in-market TV networks. You can also visit each team’s schedule to see when and where games are happening.
Cactus League teams
| Team | Home ballpark | In-market channels | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Bally Sports Arizona, dbacks.com | View schedule |
| Chicago Cubs | Sloan Park | Marquee Sports Network | View schedule |
| Chicago White Sox | Camelback Ranch | NBC Sports Chicago | View schedule |
| Cincinnati Reds | Goodyear Ballpark | Bally Sports Ohio | View schedule |
| Cleveland Guardians | Goodyear Ballpark | Bally Sports Great Lakes | View schedule |
| Colorado Rockies | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain | View schedule |
| Kansas City Royals | Surprise Stadium | Bally Sports Kansas City | View schedule |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tempe Diablo Stadium | Bally Sports West | View schedule |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Camelback Ranch | Spectrum SportsNet Los Angeles | View schedule |
| Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Fields of Phoenix | Bally Sports Wisconsin | View schedule |
| Oakland Athletics | Hohokam Stadium | NBC Sports California | View schedule |
| San Diego Padres | Peoria Sports Complex | Bally Sports San Diego | View schedule |
| San Francisco Giants | Scottsdale Stadium | NBC Sports Bay Area | View schedule |
| Seattle Mariners | Peoria Sports Complex | ROOT SPORTS Northwest | View schedule |
| Texas Rangers | Surprise Stadium | Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Southwest Extra | View schedule |
Data effective as of post date.
Grapefruit League teams
| Team | Home ballpark | In-market channels | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | CoolToday Park | Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast | View schedule |
| Baltimore Orioles | Ed Smith Stadium | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) | View schedule |
| Boston Red Sox | JetBlue Park at Fenway South | New England Sports Network (NESN) | View schedule |
| Detroit Tigers | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium | Bally Sports Detroit | View schedule |
| Houston Astros | FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches | AT&T SportsNet Southwest | View schedule |
| Miami Marlins | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium | Bally Sports Florida | View schedule |
| Minnesota Twins | Hammond Stadium at Lee County Sports Complex | Bally Sports North | View schedule |
| New York Mets | Clover Park | SportsNet New York (SNY) | View schedule |
| New York Yankees | George M. Steinbrenner Field | YES Network | View schedule |
| Philadelphia Phillies | BayCare Ballpark | NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Philadelphia+ | View schedule |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | LECOM Park | AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh | View schedule |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Roger Dean Stadium | Bally Sports Midwest | View schedule |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Tropicana Field, ESPN Wide World of Sports (replacing Charlotte Sports Park for 2023 preseason) | Bally Sports Sun | View schedule |
| Toronto Blue Jays | TD Ballpark | Sportsnet | View schedule |
| Washington Nationals | FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), nationals.com | View schedule |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching MLB Spring Training
Spring Training TV coverage is unpredictable at times, but MLB.TV is our favorite way to tune in since it offers the most live MLB preseason games without regional blackouts. With MLB.TV, you can watch Spring Training games featuring all 30 MLB teams in one service. Though, you may have to listen to the opposing team’s home commentary crew during select games featuring your favorite club.
MLB.TV costs $24.99 during the offseason and will automatically cancel after Spring Training ends and before the MLB regular season begins. Because it’s a streaming service, you’ll also want to ensure you have fast and reliable internet to stream live games.
If a streaming plan isn’t ideal for your TV setup, you can still catch some Spring Training games through traditional cable and satellite TV providers. Many higher-tier TV plans include MLB Network, but RSN availability can vary based on location and provider. We recommend looking into DIRECTV and Spectrum for in-market sports coverage.
How to watch MLB Spring Training for free
You can watch select Spring Training games for free on MLB.TV by signing up for a free MLB.com account.
In 2022, MLB provided a free preview to MLB.TV during the entire preseason—giving MLB.com users free access to every Spring Training broadcast on the service. The league hasn’t announced a free preview for the 2023 Spring Training season. Still, we suspect a similar preview will become available to attract new MLB.TV users ahead of the regular season.
Final take
Watching Spring Training on TV isn’t always a walk in the park. Unlike the NFL, MLB doesn’t broadcast every preseason game. However, you can still catch some Spring Training matches on RSNs, MLB Network, and ESPN+.
MLB.TV is the best service for watching Spring Training games. The streaming service carries the most live MLB preseason coverage without the hassle of regional blackouts. Its offseason package costs $24.99 and comes with premium content and full-game replays from the previous MLB season.
How to watch MLB Spring Training FAQ
Does MLB Network show Spring Training games?
Yes, MLB Network shows a lot of Spring Training coverage—including some live games. You can get MLB Network through TV providers like DIRECTV, Spectrum, and YouTube TV.
Can you watch Spring Training on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes, MLB Spring Training games are accessible on Amazon Prime Video with an add-on MLB.TV subscription. Without the add-on, Prime Video users can still access occasional free previews of MLB.TV and every MLB.TV Free Game of the Day broadcast.
Where can I stream in-market Spring Training games?
You can stream in-market Spring Training games on MLB.TV because the out-of-market streaming service has no blackout restrictions during the preseason. In-market streaming services like Bally Sports+ also provide access to live Spring Training games.
Methodology
Our sports experts spent the last two seasons watching MLB Spring Training games across multiple platforms. With additional research ahead of the upcoming season, we assembled our preseason viewing recommendations based on game counts, pricing, and ease of use.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
