As the offseason winds down and pitchers and catchers prepare to report, the Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a familiar spot: full of potential, but with plenty of questions still hanging in the desert air. With a new manager in Kurt Suzuki and a roster that’s part established core, part work in progress, this spring training in Tempe figures to be one worth watching closely.
Let’s start with what we do know. If Mike Trout is healthy, he’ll be in the lineup.
That’s been the one constant in Anaheim for over a decade. The front end of the starting rotation is largely settled as well, giving Suzuki a solid foundation to build from.
But beyond that? It’s a bit of a puzzle.
There’s still time for general manager Perry Minasian to make a move or two - he’s shown a knack for late-offseason additions in the past - but as things stand, this spring is going to be about answers. Who locks down the back end of the rotation?
Which young arms step up? How does Suzuki balance development with the urgency to win now?
If you’re planning a trip to Arizona to see it all unfold up close, here’s what you need to know about the Angels’ 2026 spring training schedule, including game dates, times, and a few quirks to keep an eye on.
Angels 2026 Spring Training Schedule
All game times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (unless otherwise noted), and like every spring, they’re subject to change - especially with the Angels currently navigating uncertainty around TV broadcast rights. Weather and potential new media deals could also shift start times, so flexibility is key.
- Feb. 11 - First workout for pitchers and catchers
- Feb. 22 - @ Diamondbacks, 12:10 PM
- Feb. 23 - vs. Rangers, 12:10 PM
- Feb. 24 - vs. Giants (split squad), 12:10 PM
- Feb. 24 - @ Rockies (split squad), 12:10 PM
- Feb. 25 - @ Padres, 12:10 PM
- Feb. 26 - vs. Cubs, 12:10 PM
- Feb. 27 - @ Reds, 12:05 PM EST
- Feb. 28 - vs. Diamondbacks, 12:10 PM
- Mar. 1 - @ Dodgers, 12:05 PM
- Mar. 2 - vs. Royals, 12:10 PM
- Mar. 3 - @ Mariners, 12:10 PM
- Mar. 4 - vs. Italy (exhibition), 12:10 PM
- Mar. 5 - vs. Athletics, 12:10 PM
- Mar. 6 - @ Guardians, 12:05 PM
- Mar. 7 - vs. Brewers (split squad), 12:10 PM
- Mar. 7 - @ Athletics (split squad, Las Vegas), 1:05 PM
- Mar. 8 - @ Rangers (split squad), 1:05 PM
- Mar. 8 - @ Athletics (split squad, Las Vegas), 1:05 PM
- Mar. 9 - @ Giants, 1:05 PM
- Mar. 10 - vs. Padres, 1:10 PM
- Mar. 11 - @ White Sox, 1:05 PM
- Mar. 13 - vs. Guardians, 1:10 PM
- Mar. 14 - vs. Mariners, 1:10 PM
- Mar. 15 - vs. Rockies, 1:10 PM
- Mar. 16 - @ Athletics, 1:05 PM
- Mar. 17 - @ Cubs, 6:05 PM
- Mar. 18 - @ Brewers (split squad), 1:10 PM
- Mar. 18 - vs. Reds (split squad), 1:10 PM
- Mar. 19 - @ Royals (split squad), 1:05 PM
- Mar. 19 - vs. Guardians Prospects (Spring Breakout), 1:10 PM
- Mar. 20 - vs. White Sox, 12:10 PM
- Mar. 22 - vs. Dodgers, 6:07 PM
- Mar. 23 - @ Dodgers, 6:10 PM
- Mar. 24 - @ Dodgers, 5:10 PM
Buying Tickets for Angels Spring Training
Getting into a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium is usually a pretty relaxed experience. If you’re the type who likes to make spontaneous game-day decisions, grabbing tickets at the gate is often an option. That said, if you want to lock in your seats ahead of time - especially for weekend games or matchups against popular teams - it’s smart to plan ahead.
Tickets can be purchased through the official Diablo Stadium website or directly via the Angels’ spring training schedule page. Once there, just find the game you want, click the ticket icon, and you’re good to go.
Watching Angels Spring Training Games on TV
Here’s where things get a little murky. The Angels recently terminated their previous television deal, adding another layer of uncertainty to a media landscape that’s already been shifting rapidly across Major League Baseball. In 2025, Fox Sports West carried 31 Angels spring training games - a solid number for fans looking to follow the team from home.
As of now, there’s no official word on how many games - if any - will be televised this spring. The team is still navigating its next broadcast partnership, so fans may need to rely on radio, online streaming, or in-person attendance to keep tabs on early storylines.
What to Watch This Spring
Beyond the logistics, this spring is going to be a fascinating one for the Angels. With Kurt Suzuki stepping into the manager’s role, there’s a new voice in the clubhouse and a fresh perspective on how to maximize a roster that still features one of the game’s greatest players in Trout, but also needs some breakout performances to stay competitive in a tough AL West.
Suzuki will be tasked with balancing veteran leadership and young talent, all while trying to establish a new clubhouse culture. Spring training won’t give us all the answers, but it will offer some early clues - and for Angels fans, that’s more than enough reason to keep a close eye on Tempe.
Baseball’s almost back. Let the position battles begin.