MLB FAQs: Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Season

​​From each Spring Training pitch to every walk-off home run or game-ending strikeout in the playoffs, nothing beats live Major League Baseball.

MLB is back for the 2026 season, and you can buy tickets now to cheer on your favorite team from the stands all season long. To help you get ready for the game, we’ve got answers to many of your questions about the 2026 MLB season, including how to get MLB tickets.

Buying MLB Tickets

When do MLB tickets go on sale?

Tickets for the 2026 MLB season are available now at Ticketmaster, an Authorized Ticket Marketplace for MLB. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace, Ticketmaster has a wide selection of tickets available at competitive prices—score your ideal seats for home games today.

How do I buy MLB tickets?

Tickets for the 2026 MLB Season are available now on Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster also has the best deals on last-minute tickets all season long.

With a wide selection of seats available, you’ll be able to find tickets to almost any game you want to attend. We also give you a safe and secure way to buy resale tickets on our marketplace.

How much do MLB tickets cost?

Prices for MLB tickets will vary depending on the game. The original ticket price for MLB tickets are determined by the team. Resale tickets — meaning those sold by fans, season ticket holders or professional resellers — are determined by the seller and can differ from the original ticket price.

When do MLB Postseason tickets go on sale?

Tickets to the 2026 MLB Postseason will most likely be available in September as the end of the regular season gets closer. MLB Postseason tickets may also be available for purchase as soon as teams clinch postseason spots near the end of the season. Keep checking back at Ticketmaster for 2026 MLB Postseason tickets.

Will my MLB game tickets include contactless entry?

Typically, MLB tickets purchased via Ticketmaster are mobile. Mobile tickets give fans a safe, easy, convenient, and contactless way to access tickets, get through the gate and reach their seat quickly. If your tickets are mobile, that means your phone is your ticket.

What happens to my MLB tickets if a game is rescheduled/postponed?

If a game is canceled and cannot be replayed, or if it is played under conditions that prohibit fans from attending, a full refund will be available.

Special note about tickets purchased for MLB games: All event refund, credit, and/or exchange policies for MLB games — including for canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved events — are subject to polices set forth by the Event Organizer, and are determined on an event-by-event basis by the Event Organizer.

How do I access my MLB tickets?

You can access your MLB tickets in My Account on Ticketmaster.com or the Ticketmaster App. From there, you can add the tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for easy access at the entrance to the game. With mobile tickets, your phone is your ticket so all you need to do is pull up the ticket, have it scanned and you’re in. If you purchased resale tickets (where Ticketmaster is not the original ticket provider), the mobile tickets will be transferred directly to you from a trusted seller. Ticketmaster will email you instructions on how to accept them on the original ticket provider’s mobile app.

2026 MLB Season Important Dates

• World Baseball Classic 2026: March 5, 2026 – March 17, 2026
• Opening Night: March 25, 2026
• Opening Day: March 26, 2026
• Jackie Robinson Day: April 15, 2026
• MLB Mexico City Series: April 25-26, 2026
• Rivalry Weekend: May 15-17, 2026
• Lou Gehrig Day: June 2, 2026
• 96th All-Star Game: July 14, 2026
• MLB at Field of Dreams: August 13, 2026
• MLB Little League Classic: August 23, 2026
• Roberto Clemente Day: September 15, 2026
• End of the Regular Season: September 27, 2026
• Start of MLB Postseason: September 29, 2026

More MLB FAQs

What do I need to know before arriving at the stadium for an MLB game?

Each baseball stadium has its own set of rules regarding what fans can and cannot bring in. It’s important to check the official website for the team whose game you’re attending before you head out to the ballpark.

How does the MLB Postseason work?

The MLB Postseason is separated between the American League and the National League until the World Series. The winner of each League Championship Series wins a pennant and a berth to compete in the World Series. Both the National and American Leagues each have six postseason slots: winners of each division (the East, Central and West) and three wild card spots. The Division Series is decided in a best-of-five tilt, and the League Championship Series and World Series are both best-of-seven.

Who won the 2025 World Series?

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their ninth World Series title in franchise history and their second consecutive championship in 2025, topping the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was awarded World Series MVP.

How many games are in the MLB regular season?

A total of 162 games will be played by each MLB team during the 2026 season.

Are there any changes to the MLB schedule this year?

The 2026 MLB season will offer several unique schedule features, including an Opening Night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25, one day before MLB’s traditional Opening Day. The 2026 start date marks the earliest MLB Opening Day ever. Additionally, the 2026 MLB season will revive the MLB at Field of Dreams game on August 13.

As of 2025, the MLB schedule for each team is organized to include 52 games against division opponents, 62 games against teams within their league and 48 interleague games.

What is the World Baseball Classic 2026?

The World Baseball Classic is an international professional baseball tournament that is held every three years and features 20 national teams. Rosters are full of stars from MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan), and other top baseball leagues from around the world.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic began with Pool C play in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, March 4  and Thursday, March 5. The remaining three pools – Pool A in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pool B in Houston, and Pool D in Miami all begin on Friday, March 6th. Find Tickets to World Baseball Classic games on Ticketmaster.

How many MLB teams are there?

There are 30 total teams in Major League Baseball. The teams are divided equally between the National League and the American League.