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Spring Training is Here

Post Date:02/20/2026 11:40 AM



Goodyear Ballpark is ready to welcome thousands of baseball fans as the 2026 spring training season gets underway on Saturday, Feb. 21. The season runs through Sunday, March 22, bringing baseball and that unmistakable spring training buzz back to the city. 

Goodyear Ballpark is the spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. In 2025, the ballpark welcomed more than 152,000 fans, a 4% increase from the previous season, continuing its tradition as one of the league’s top destinations. 

Giveaway Highlights

 Fans can look forward to special promotions throughout the season. The first 1,500 fans through the gates at select games will receive:

  • Opening Day – Saturday, Feb. 21: 2026 Schedule & Photo Frame Magnet

  • Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Pint Glass

  • Sunday, March 22: Fan Appreciation Day featuring team giveaways every inning

New and Fan-Favorite Eats

Fan-favorite ballpark eats are back, including Philly cheesesteak nachos, tacos, taco salads, and gourmet burgers, along with regional flavors that pay homage to the Guardians and Reds. New menu items debuting this season include teriyaki beef and chicken rice bowls, as well as The Desert Heat Burger.

Spring training games offer affordable family fun, up-close access to MLB talent, and a vibrant atmosphere that showcases the best of Goodyear.

Click here to read the InFocus for more on the 2026 Spring Training Season.  

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