Get Ready for the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Season

Snowbirds aren’t the only ones flocking to Sarasota in February. The Baltimore Orioles kick off their 16th spring training season in Sarasota this February when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium.

2026 Spring Training Home Schedule

The Orioles have 16 home games on their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule. Weekends will be full of family fun with half of the club’s home games falling on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A special game will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd, as the Orioles will play Team Netherlands in an exhibition match leading up to the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Most years following Sunday home games, all children between the ages of 4-14 are able to participate in a postgame Kids Run the Bases. 

More than 1 million fans have cheered on the Birds at Ed Smith Stadium since the team moved to Sarasota. (Sarasota County’s got plenty to cheer about as well, since the team generates around $89 million in economic impact each year.)

When you Go

If you’re looking for shade, focus on sections 203 to 211 (rows 8 and above) along the first base side or sections 215 to 223 (rows 10 and above) on the third base side. Another option is the Third Base Lounge, located on the stadium’s second level. Fans who choose to sit there get a great view of the action on the field and have access to both a climate-controlled bar and outdoor seating.

Arrive early, because players and coaches often sign autographs from the time the gates open until 45 minutes before game time. While you’re waiting for the first pitch, you can shop for team gear at the Orioles Official Team Store, located just inside the home plate entrance of the park, and try to snap a photo with the Oriole Bird, who’s been the team’s mascot since 1979.

Grab a Meal at the Ballpark

Feeling hungry for a ballpark snack? The Orioles Fit Grill on the upper level concourse features a variety of healthy options. It was established to support the Orioles Health and Fitness Challenge in Sarasota County’s middle schools.

Or head to Café 54 inside the home plate entrance to the ballpark. Sandwiches, wraps, and other items are on the menu there, which can be enjoyed at your seat or in a climate-controlled setting if you need a break from the Florida sun. The café is named in honor of the year (1954) Major League Baseball returned to Baltimore.