2026 Dodgers Spring Training Schedule Includes WBC Exhibition Game Against Team Mexico

"The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their 2026 Spring Training schedule on Saturday, Feb. 21, with a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Dodgers will play a total of 28 Cactus League games next spring, including 14 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. L.A. is also set to host an exhibition game against Team Mexico on March 4 ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic."

"Team Mexico's roster for the 2026 WBC is expected to include Toronto Blue Jays star Alejandro Kirk, who grounded into the World Series-ending double play that helped the Dodgers repeat as champions. Other potential commits include Seattle Mariners teammates Randy Arozarena and Andrés Muñoz, and Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer. Opening round games of the World Baseball Classic 2026 are scheduled to be played from March 5-11."

"To this point, no Dodgers players have formally committed to playing in the 2026 WBC. However, Will Smith previously expressed an interest in playing for Team USA. It's also plausible that Mookie Betts (United States), Freddie Freeman (Canada) and Shohei Ohtani (Japan) will each participate as well. Teoscar Hernández additionally is among those who has mentioned the possibility of playing."

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin Spring Training on Feb. 21 at Tempe Diablo Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels. The team will play 28 Cactus League games, including 14 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. L.A. will host an exhibition against Team Mexico on March 4 ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Team Mexico is in Pool B with the United States, Italy, Great Britain and Brazil, and reached the 2023 WBC semifinals after winning Pool C. Team Mexico's 2026 roster may include Alejandro Kirk and possible additions such as Randy Arozarena, Andrés Muñoz and Marcelo Mayer. Opening-round WBC games run March 5-11, quarterfinals March 13-14, the final round begins March 15, and the championship game is March 17 at loanDepot Park. No Dodgers have formally committed, though Will Smith has expressed interest and several star Dodgers are plausible participants.

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