US EditionMLB Releases 2026 Schedule: Opening Day Kicks Off Earlier than Ever, Rivalry Weekend Returns, More Dates
The 2026 MLB season starts March 25 with a historic early Opening Day and features the 96th All-Star Game celebrating America's 250th anniversary in Philadelphia.
- On Tuesday, Major League Baseball unveiled the full 2026 regular-season schedule, confirming Opening Night on March 25 with the San Francisco Giants at the New York Yankees and a 14-game Opening Day slate on March 26.
- Rivalry Weekend returns May 15-17 with regional matchups, and MLB will continue its balanced schedule format in 2026.
- The regular season wraps up on Sunday, Sept. 27, with all 30 teams in action, and the Home Run Derby is set for July 13 at Citizens Bank Park during the All-Star break.
- Facing World Cup match days, MLB scheduled a June doubleheader between the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox to avoid a Friday soccer game, adding off days in Arlington, Texas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Kansas City, Missouri.
- Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics will see schedule changes next year, with the Dodgers not opening first for the first time since 2023, and the Athletics hosting two June series at Las Vegas Ballpark as a preview for future fans.
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