When Does Spring Training Start for the Mets?
The New York Mets are one of the most exciting teams to watch in baseball, with a rich history of producing talented players and making deep playoff runs. As the new baseball season approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of Spring Training for the Mets. But when exactly does Spring Training begin?
A Timeline of Mets Spring Training
Before we dive into the answer, let’s take a look at the Mets’ Spring Training schedule:
- February 17-23: Mets participate in a series of exhibition games against the Washington Nationals in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- February 24-26: Mets take part in a series against the Washington Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- March 1-5: Mets join the Milwaukee Brewers in Phoenix, Arizona for a series of exhibition games.
- March 6-10: Mets attend a series against the Chicago Cubs in Grapevine, Texas.
- March 11-15: Mets participate in a series against the Colorado Rockies in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- March 16-20: Mets attend a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Georgia.
- March 21-25: Mets participate in a series against the Atlanta Braves in Savannah, Georgia.
- March 26-30: Mets attend a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- March 31-April 4: Mets participate in a series against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona.
- April 5-9: Mets attend a series against the Boston Red Sox in San Antonio, Texas.
- April 10-12: Mets participate in a series against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas.
- April 13-16: Mets attend a series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- April 17-20: Mets participate in a series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California.
- April 21-23: Mets attend a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona.
- April 24-26: Mets participate in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- April 27-29: Mets attend a series against the Colorado Rockies in San Diego, California.
- April 30-May 2: Mets participate in a series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- May 3-5: Mets attend a series against the Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C.
- May 6-9: Mets participate in a series against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgia.
- May 10-11: Mets attend a series against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida.
- May 12-15: Mets participate in a series against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- May 16-18: Mets attend a series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California.
- May 19-21: Mets participate in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- May 22-24: Mets attend a series against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona.
- May 25-28: Mets participate in a series against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Massachusetts.
- May 29-31: Mets attend a series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- June 1-4: Mets participate in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- June 5-7: Mets attend a series against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- June 8-10: Mets participate in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- June 11-14: Mets attend a series against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri.
- June 15-17: Mets participate in a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona.
- June 18-20: Mets attend a series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Colorado.
- June 21-23: Mets participate in a series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, California.
- June 24-27: Mets attend a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- June 28-30: Mets participate in a series against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgia.
- July 1-4: Mets attend a series against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida.
- July 5-7: Mets participate in a series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California.
- July 8-10: Mets attend a series against the Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C.
- July 11-14: Mets participate in a series against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Massachusetts.
- July 15-17: Mets attend a series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- July 18-21: Mets participate in a series against the New York Yankees in New York City, New York.
- July 22-24: Mets attend a series against the New York Mets in Queens, New York.
- July 25-28: Mets participate in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- July 29-31: Mets attend a series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland.
- August 1-4: Mets participate in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- August 5-7: Mets attend a series against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Illinois.
- August 8-10: Mets participate in a series against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- August 11-14: Mets attend a series against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri.
- August 15-17: Mets participate in a series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, California.
- August 18-21: Mets attend a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- August 22-24: Mets participate in a series against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgia.
- August 25-28: Mets attend a series against the Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C.
- August 29-31: Mets participate in a series against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas.
- September 1-4: Mets attend a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California.
- September 5-7: Mets participate in a series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California.
- September 8-10: Mets attend a series against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida.
- September 11-14: Mets participate in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- September 15-17: Mets attend a series against the New York Yankees in New York City, New York.
- September 18-21: Mets participate in a series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland.
- September 22-24: Mets attend a series against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Illinois.
- September 25-28: Mets participate in a series against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- September 29-October 1: Mets attend a series against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri.
- October 2-6: Mets participate in a series against the New York Mets in Queens, New York.
- October 7-10: Mets attend a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Spring Training Schedule for the Mets
| Day | Opponent | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-23 | Nationals | Williamsburg, VA | Feb 17-23 |
| 24-26 | Nationals | Charlotte, NC | Feb 24-26 |
| 1-5 | Brewers | Phoenix, AZ | Mar 1-5 |
| 6-10 | Cubs | Grapevine, TX | Mar 6-10 |
| 11-15 | Rockies | Williamsburg, VA | Mar 11-15 |
| 16-20 | Dodgers | Atlanta, GA | Mar 16-20 |
| 21-25 | Braves | Savannah, GA | Mar 21-25 |
| 26-30 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | Mar 26-30 |
| 31- April 4 | Cubs | Mesa, AZ | Apr 1-4 |
| 5-9 | Nationals | San Antonio, TX | Apr 5-9 |
| 10-12 | Astros | Houston, TX | Apr 10-12 |
| 13-16 | Rays | Scottsdale, AZ | Apr 13-16 |
| 17-20 | Padres | San Diego, CA | Apr 17-20 |
| 21-23 | Diamondbacks | Phoenix, AZ | Apr 21-23 |
| 24-26 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | Apr 24-26 |
| 27-29 | Rockies | San Diego, CA | Apr 27-29 |
| 30- May 2 | Brewers | Milwaukee, WI | May 1-2 |
| 3-5 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 3-5 |
| 6-9 | Braves | Atlanta, GA | May 6-9 |
| 10-11 | Marlins | Jupiter, FL | May 10-11 |
| 12-15 | Padres | San Diego, CA | May 12-15 |
| 16-18 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 16-18 |
| 19-21 | Cubs | Mesa, AZ | May 19-21 |
| 22-24 | Red Sox | Boston, MA | May 22-24 |
| 25-28 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 25-28 |
| 29-31 | Astros | Houston, TX | May 29-31 |
| June 1-4 | Phillies | Philadelphia, PA | May 1-4 |
| 5-7 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 5-7 |
| 8-10 | Cardinals | St. Louis, MO | May 8-10 |
| 11-13 | Giants | San Francisco, CA | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Rockies | Denver, CO | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Diamondbacks | Phoenix, AZ | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Braves | Atlanta, GA | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 29-31 |
| June 1-4 | Rays | Tampa, FL | May 1-4 |
| 5-7 | Marlins | Jupiter, FL | May 5-7 |
| 8-10 | Reds | Cincinnati, OH | May 8-10 |
| 11-13 | Cubs | Chicago, IL | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Giants | San Francisco, CA | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Diamondbacks | Phoenix, AZ | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Astros | Houston, TX | May 29-31 |
| July 1-4 | Yankees | New York City, NY | May 1-4 |
| 5-7 | Mets | Queens, NY | May 5-7 |
| 8-10 | Orioles | Baltimore, MD | May 8-10 |
| 11-13 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Red Sox | Boston, MA | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Cubs | Chicago, IL | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Giants | San Francisco, CA | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Rockies | Phoenix, AZ | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 29-31 |
| August 1-4 | Cubs | Chicago, IL | May 1-4 |
| 5-7 | Phillies | Philadelphia, PA | May 5-7 |
| 8-10 | Reds | Cincinnati, OH | May 8-10 |
| 11-13 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Giants | San Francisco, CA | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Athletics | Oakland, CA | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Diamondbacks | Phoenix, AZ | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 29-31 |
| September 1-4 | Astros | Houston, TX | May 1-4 |
| 5-7 | Padres | San Diego, CA | May 5-7 |
| 8-10 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 8-10 |
| 11-13 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Cubs | Chicago, IL | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Braves | Atlanta, GA | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Reds | Cincinnati, OH | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Giants | San Francisco, CA | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Dodgers | Los Angeles, CA | May 29-31 |
| October 2-6 | Mets | Queens, NY | May 2-6 |
| 7-10 | Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | May 7-10 |
| 11-13 | Nationals | Washington, D.C. | May 11-13 |
| 14-16 | Braves | Atlanta, GA | May 14-16 |
| 17-19 | Phillies | Philadelphia, PA | May 17-19 |
| 20-22 | Cubs | Chicago, IL | May 20-22 |
| 23-25 | Marlins | Jupiter, FL | May 23-25 |
| 26-28 | Cardinals | St. Louis, MO | May 26-28 |
| 29-31 | Yankees | New York City, NY | May 29-31 |
Spring Training Schedule for the Mets
The schedule for Spring Training is subject to change, and the above is just a general outline of the Mets’ Spring Training schedule.
Mets Spring Training Location
The Mets will be participating in their Spring Training games at:
- Williamsburg, VA (Feb 17-23)
- Charlotte, NC (Feb 24-26)
- Phoenix, AZ (Mar 1-5)
- Mesa, AZ (Mar 6-10)
- Grapevine, TX (Mar 11-15)
- San Antonio, TX (Apr 5-9)
- Houston, TX (Apr 10-12)
- Atlanta, GA (Apr 13-15)
- San Diego, CA (Apr 16-20)
- Los Angeles, CA (Apr 21-23)
- Los Angeles, CA (Apr 24-26)
- Boston, MA (Apr 27-29)
- New York City, NY (May 1-6)
- Pittsburgh, PA (May 7-11)
- Chicago, IL (May 12-16)
- Cincinnati, OH (May 17-21)
- San Francisco, CA (May 22-25)
- St. Louis, MO (May 26-28)
- Los Angeles, CA (May 29-31)
- Philadelphia, PA (Jun 1-4)
- Baltimore, MD (Jun 5-7)
- Cincinnati, OH (Jun 8-10)
- Pittsburgh, PA (Jun 11-13)
- St. Louis, MO (Jun 14-16)
- San Francisco, CA (Jun 17-19)
- Harrisburg, PA (Jun 20-22)
- Wilmington, DE (Jun 23-25)
- Savannah, GA (Jun 26-28)
- Fort Myers, FL (Jul 1-4)
- San Diego, CA (Jul 5-7)
- Colorado Springs, CO (Jul 8-10)
- Fort Worth, TX (Jul 11-13)
- Anaheim, CA (Jul 14-16)
- Phoenix, AZ (Jul 17-19)
- Miami, FL (Jul 20-22)
- Stockton, CA (Jul 23-25)
- Santa Barbara, CA (Jul 26-28)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL (Jul 29-31)
- Dallas, TX (Aug 1-4)
- Washington, D.C. (Aug 5-7)
- Portland, ME (Aug 8-10)
- Mexico City, Mexico (Aug 11-13)
- Cincinnati, OH (Aug 14-16)
- Baltimore, MD (Aug 17-19)
- Chicago, IL (Aug 20-22)
- St. Louis, MO (Aug 23-25)
- San Diego, CA (Aug 26-28)
- Seattle, WA (Aug 29-31)
- Los Angeles, CA (Sep 1-4)
- San Diego, CA (Sep 5-7)
- Los Angeles, CA (Sep 8-10)
- Houston, TX (Sep 11-13)
- Dallas, TX (Sep 14-16)
- Indianapolis, IN (Sep 17-19)
- Fort Myers, FL (Sep 20-22)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL (Sep 23-25)
- Washington, D.C. (Sep 26-28)
- Philadelphia, PA (Sep 29-October 1)
- St. Louis, MO (Oct 2-6)
- New York City, NY (Oct 7-10)
Mets Winter Training
The Mets also participate in their Winter Training sessions, which take place from October to December.