ESPN is set to kick off its four-game linear spring training schedule on Monday, March 2, featuring a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, at 1 p.m. Following this opening game, the excitement continues on Tuesday, March 3, with Team USA going up against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona at 3 p.m., an exhibition event paving the way for the World Baseball Classic.
The action heats up on Wednesday, March 4, when one of baseball’s most celebrated rivalries comes to life as the New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, at 1 p.m. The four-day schedule wraps up on Thursday, March 5, with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona at 3 p.m. These games will be available nationwide without blackout restrictions and can also be streamed through the ESPN App.
In addition to the four linearly broadcast games, ESPN will offer six more spring training games for fans subscribing to the ESPN Unlimited plan. The additional lineup includes notable matchups such as the Baltimore Orioles against the Yankees on March 19 and the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Chicago Cubs on March 22.
As part of a longstanding partnership, fans can also access MLB.TV through the ESPN App and ESPN.com, allowing them to enjoy over 2,000 regular season games and more than 250 out-of-market Spring Training games starting February 20.
ESPN’s new 30-game regular season slate will launch on April 15, coinciding with Jackie Robinson Day, featuring the New York Mets going head-to-head with the reigning World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers at 10 p.m. ET.
The ESPN App is designed to deliver an extensive range of content directly to fans, including more than 47,000 live events annually, on-demand replays, and innovative viewing options like multiview and synchronized two-screen viewing. Enhanced features, such as personalized SportsCenter, game stats, and sports merchandise, further enrich the fan experience. A bundled offer is available for the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan, which includes Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month for the first year, making it more accessible for fans to enjoy a full suite of sports programming.
With this exciting lineup, baseball fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the sport as spring training gets underway, reinforcing ESPN’s commitment to delivering thrilling sports content to viewers everywhere.