February 2026
Spring Training Begins
Pitchers and catchers report to Arizona and Florida for the start of Spring Training camps.
Spring
March 5 - 17, 2026
World Baseball Classic
The premier international baseball tournament returns with national teams competing for global supremacy. Championship game in Miami on March 17.
March 25, 2026
Opening Night
The 2026 MLB season kicks off with a special Opening Night game.
March 26, 2026
Opening Day
All 30 MLB teams take the field for the official start of the 162-game regular season.
Summer
July 14, 2026
MLB All-Star Game
The Midsummer Classic brings together the best players from the American and National Leagues. Host city TBD.
July 13 - 16, 2026
All-Star Break
Four-day break in the regular season featuring the Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and All-Star Game festivities.
July 31, 2026
Trade Deadline
Last day for teams to make trades without players passing through waivers. Contenders load up for the playoff push.
Fall
Late September 2026
Regular Season Ends
The 162-game regular season concludes, setting the playoff bracket.
Early October 2026
Postseason Begins
Wild Card Series kicks off the MLB Playoffs with best-of-three matchups.
Late October 2026
World Series
The Fall Classic crowns the MLB champion in a best-of-seven series between the AL and NL pennant winners.
Winter
December 1, 2026
CBA Expires
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLB and the MLBPA expires. Negotiations for a new deal will determine if the 2027 season starts on time.
Will There Be Baseball in 2027?
The MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement expires December 1, 2026. A new deal must be reached to avoid another lockout like 2021-22. Track the CBA situation at mlblockout.com →