Believe it or not, spring training is just around the corner! While we’re still bundled up against the winter chill, Houston Astros fans are already gearing up for their annual pilgrimage to Florida to catch a glimpse of the team’s new lineup. And this year, all eyes are on Tatsuya Imai, the Astros’ bold offseason acquisition that has everyone talking. But here’s where it gets controversial: with lingering questions about the infield and a roster still in flux, will Imai’s arrival be enough to solidify the team’s 2026 prospects? And this is the part most people miss: spring training isn’t just about the games—it’s about the stories, the strategies, and the surprises that set the tone for the season ahead.
For fans planning to make the trip to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. First up: the schedule. While Florida’s unpredictable weather could throw a wrench in the works, here’s the current lineup for the Astros’ 2026 spring training games. Keep in mind, rainouts and delays are almost guaranteed, so stay flexible!
2026 Astros Spring Training Schedule:
- February 11: Pitchers and Catchers First Workout
- February 21: @ Nationals (split squad), 1:05 PM EST
- February 22: vs. Cardinals, 1:05 PM EST
- February 24: @ Mets, 1:10 PM EST
- February 25: @ Marlins, 1:10 PM EST
- February 26: @ Cardinals (split squad), 1:05 PM EST; vs. Mets (split squad), 1:05 PM EST
- February 27: @ Nationals, 6:05 PM EST
- February 28: vs. Pirates, 1:05 PM EST
- March 1: @ Mets, 1:10 PM EST
- March 2: vs. Nationals, 1:05 PM EST
- March 3: vs. Venezuela (exhibition), 6:05 PM EST
- March 4: @ Orioles, 1:05 PM EST
- March 5: @ Marlins, 1:10 PM EST
- March 6: vs. Nationals, 1:05 PM EST
- March 7: vs. Marlins, 12:05 PM EST
- March 8: @ Nationals, 1:05 PM EST
- March 9: vs. Cardinals (split squad), 1:05 PM EST
- March 10: vs. Orioles, 1:05 PM EST
- March 11: @ Marlins, 1:10 PM EST
- March 12: vs. Nationals, 6:05 PM EST
- March 13: @ Cardinals, 6:05 PM EST
- March 14: vs. Mets, 6:05 PM EST
- March 15: vs. Marlins, 1:05 PM EST
- March 17: @ Pirates, 1:05 PM EST
- March 18: @ Cardinals, 1:05 PM EST
- March 19: vs. Marlins Prospects (Spring Breakout exhibition), 12:05 PM EST; vs. Mets, 6:05 PM EST
- March 20: vs. Marlins (split squad), 6:05 PM EST
- March 21: @ Mets (split squad), 1:10 PM EST
- March 22: vs. Cardinals, 12:05 PM EST
- March 23-24: vs. Space Cowboys (exhibition at Daikin Park), 8:10 PM EST
Tickets and Viewing Options: Securing tickets is straightforward. The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches website offers direct links for home games, while visiting teams’ spring training sites can help for away games. However, for a one-stop solution, the Astros’ official schedule page (https://www.mlb.com/astros/schedule/2026-02/list) includes ticket links for all games, including exhibitions.
Watching from home? Here’s where it gets tricky. The Astros’ spring broadcast schedule for cable TV hasn’t been finalized yet—last year, it wasn’t announced until mid-February. However, MLB.TV will stream all televised games, and select games will likely air on the Space City Home Network, though don’t expect the entire schedule to be covered.
Food for Thought: With Tatsuya Imai stepping into the spotlight and infield questions still looming, is this roster ready to contend in 2026? Or will spring training reveal cracks in the foundation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think the Astros are set up for success, or are there too many unknowns? The conversation starts here!
