The 2026 MLB season, including the playoffs, runs from 25 March – 1 November. The regular season takes place between 25 March – 27 September and features 2,430 games in total – 162 for each team.
Most games are played in the United States and Canada, but MLB's World Tour initiative ensures that a small number of contests are played annually across the globe. In 2026, MLB World Tour series will head to Mexico.
As always, the MLB season will conclude with the World Series in 2026, a 7-game season finale expected to begin in the last week of October.
Key MLB schedule dates include:
- Spring Training – 20 February to 24 March 2026
- Regular Season – 25 March to 27 September 2026
- All-Star Week – 10 to 14 July 2026
- Postseason – 30 September to 31 October 2026