when is opening day mlb

MLB’s Opening Day for the 2026 season is Thursday, March 26, 2026, with a special standalone Opening Night game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Key dates at a glance

• Opening Night: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Giants vs. Yankees.

• Opening Day (full slate): Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 14 games involving the other 28 teams.

Why this Opening Day is notable

This will be the earliest traditional Opening Day in MLB history, with almost the entire league starting in late March rather than early April.

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<p><strong>MLB Opening Night 2026:</strong> March 25, 2026 (Giants vs. Yankees).</p>
<p><strong>MLB Opening Day 2026:</strong> March 26, 2026 (14-game slate featuring the other 28 teams, earliest traditional Opening Day ever).</p>
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