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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 spring in Phoenix: key dates, roster and non‑roster invites
Camp rhythm returned to American Family Fields of Phoenix as pitchers and catchers held their first official workout on Feb. 12, with the first full‑squad session set for Feb. 17 [1]. The Cactus League opener arrives Feb. 21 in a split‑squad matchup with Cleveland, with Spring Breakout/home showcase dates around March 20–22 and the Arizona wrap set before two exhibitions at American Family Field on March 23–24 ahead of Opening Day on March 26 [2][3][6].The core group is in place: William Contreras and Jeferson Quero headline the catching tandem, with infield regulars Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang and outfielders Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell and Christian Yelich among the position-player anchors. On the mound, DL Hall, Trevor Megill and Brandon Woodruff front a deep pitching room. The club also brought a slate of non‑roster invites, including catcher Reese McGuire and backstop Ramón Rodríguez, to compete for roles and depth across camp [1].Manager Pat Murphy enters his third season with the big‑league staff alongside pitching coach Chris Hook and pitching coordinator Jim Henderson, while Eric Theisen leads the hitting group as camp installs this year’s offensive plan [1].Phoenix will also see a Brewers flavor in international tune‑ups: Brice Turang, Abner Uribe, Joey Ortiz, Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Ángel Zerpa, Carlos Rodríguez, Tyler Black and Rob Zastryzny were among those tabbed as World Baseball Classic participants in this window [3]. Fittingly, the Crew’s first posted spring lineup featured four WBC players getting early reps as games ramped up [4].For fans heading down, American Family Fields of Phoenix remains the hub, with tickets, practice access and daily schedules centralized on the club’s spring pages as the Cactus League gets rolling [2][5].
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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 Cactus League in Phoenix: key dates, 29-game slate and fan guide
American Family Fields of Phoenix is once again the Brewers’ spring home, with pitchers and catchers reporting Feb. 12, the first full-squad workout on Feb. 17, and a Feb. 21 exhibition opener against a Cleveland split squad in Maryvale [1][2].The Cactus League calendar features 29 games this spring—15 at home and 14 on the road—as the Crew tunes up for the season [4]. The Arizona portion wraps March 22, followed by two exhibitions back in Milwaukee on March 23–24 before Opening Day on March 26 at American Family Field [2][3].Prospects will take the spotlight during MLB’s Spring Breakout on March 20 and March 22, giving fans a look at the next wave in the system [2]. Early in camp, participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic could shuffle player availability, a wrinkle the staff will manage as games begin [3].For fans making the trip, the Brewers’ spring hub and the Cactus League team page have essentials on tickets, parking, maps and directions to American Family Fields [1][6]. Budget-friendly tickets and parking can be found at select Cactus League parks, helpful for day-trippers planning multiple games [7]. First-timers can get oriented with a walk through the complex’s concourses and Walk of Fame tributes before first pitch [10].On-field action ramps up quickly, including a mid-camp date against the Dodgers on March 9 in Arizona [11]. Around the complex, players mix workouts with golf, hobbies and team meals as they settle into their Phoenix routines [5]. Facility upgrades in recent years continue to draw praise as the club settles in for another spring in the Valley [9][12].
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HistoriaInside American Family Fields: capacity, layout and the 2019 renovation
Set off 51st Ave. on Phoenix’s west side (3600 N. 51st Ave.), American Family Fields anchors the Brewers’ spring base on a 56-acre footprint [1].The complex opened in 1998 and received a top-to-bottom renovation completed in 2019, with upgraded clubhouses, player facilities and fan concourses [1][2].The ballpark holds roughly 8,000 in fixed seats with additional lawn berm space, and it’s bordered by multiple major- and minor-league practice fields steps from the main bowl [1].This spring’s slate in Phoenix has featured visits from the Dodgers (March 9) and Angels (March 18) as Cactus League play rolls on [3][4].
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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 camp in Phoenix with 29-game slate and a wide-open third-base job
The Crew settled into American Family Fields with pitchers and catchers checked in and full-squad workouts underway [2]. The Cactus League opener comes Feb. 21 in Phoenix against Cleveland [4].Milwaukee’s spring slate spans 29 games — 15 at home, 14 on the road [3][5]. Highlights include a March 3 matchup with Team Great Britain and an Arizona finale March 22 against the Cubs [4]. The club then returns to Wisconsin for two exhibitions at American Family Field ahead of Opening Day [3].Spring Breakout is on the docket as well, giving fans a look at the system’s top prospects in showcase action [2].On the depth chart, third base is the headline battle, with internal candidates and offseason additions vying for the job as camp unfolds [1].Fans can attend workouts and secure tickets through the team’s spring portal; home gates typically open about 90 minutes before first pitch [2][6].
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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 Cactus League vs Guardians in Maryvale; Spring Breakout, exhibitions set
Opening day of camp in Phoenix points straight to Feb. 21, when Milwaukee hosts Cleveland at American Family Fields of Phoenix to kick off a 29-game Cactus League slate running through March 22 [1][2]. After the Arizona run, the Brewers stage two exhibitions against the Reds in Milwaukee on March 23–24, then raise the curtain on the regular season at home March 26 against the White Sox [1].Prospects will get their showcase with MLB’s Spring Breakout: the Brewers host Seattle on March 20 before a matchup at Oakland on March 22 [2]. The spring slate also includes an international exhibition against Great Britain on March 3 at the Phoenix complex [3].American Family Fields sits at 3805 N. 53rd Ave. in west Phoenix’s Maryvale and anchors the club’s Cactus League home base; fans are welcome to watch daily workouts during camp, with pitchers and catchers reporting in mid-February and full-squad sessions to follow [6][2][4]. The ballpark accommodates about 8,000 with lawn seating, backed by multiple practice fields; posted dimensions run roughly 350 feet to left, 400 to center and 340 to right [5].Game times for spring and regular season dates have been announced, locking in first pitches across the schedule [7].
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HistoriaHighlights: Brewers and Cubs tune up in March Cactus League meetings
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HistoriaMexican Baseball Fiesta set for Sept. 26–28 in Maryvale; Brewers detail 2026 spring promotions
American Family Fields of Phoenix will stage the 13th Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta from Sept. 26–28, bringing Mexican Winter League clubs to Maryvale for a multi‑day showcase [1].For spring, the Brewers’ game‑day calendar features a Feb. 21 opener against Cleveland, Kids Run the Bases, Autograph Saturdays with prospects, a Kids Corner, and Flashback Fridays with alumni [2]. The schedule also lists a Spring Breakout prospects game on March 20, sponsor activations such as a photo booth and ceremonial first pitches, charity raffles and pet adoption days, with tickets available via brewers.com/SpringTraining [2].
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HistoriaCactus League guide: What Brewers fans can find at American Family Fields
American Family Fields of Phoenix anchors the Brewers’ spring base in Maryvale, one of the 10 Cactus League ballparks across the Valley [1]. Fan fare tilts heavily Wisconsin: bratwurst, a Wisco Brat Taco, cheese curds, and Miller Lite, plus the Poba Party Patio and the familiar sausage‑race touch for the faithful [2][1]. The spring slate also includes a March 3 exhibition against Team Great Britain hosted by the Brewers [1].
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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 camp in Maryvale: roster battles and prospect looks headline spring
Spring opens in Maryvale with the Brewers back at American Family Fields of Phoenix, their long‑term spring home following recent renovations [2]. Pitchers and catchers reported in mid‑February, full‑squad work ramped up soon after, and the Cactus League schedule begins around Feb. 21 ahead of a late‑March regular‑season opener [3].The club enters camp off a franchise‑record 97 wins and an NLCS appearance, with fresh faces after winter turnover sharpening battles across the roster [1][4]. Back‑end rotation innings, leverage bullpen roles, and multiple position and bench spots are up for grabs, while top prospects and depth arms get extended looks and veteran pitchers manage their build‑ups [1].American Family Fields’ modern setup anchors six weeks of work in Maryvale before final roster calls and the trip north to start 2026 [2][3].
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HistoriaBrewers open 2026 Cactus League Feb. 21 vs Cleveland; two Milwaukee exhibitions vs Reds
The Brewers settle into American Family Fields of Phoenix for 2026, opening the Cactus League on Feb. 21 against Cleveland and finishing camp with two exhibitions in Milwaukee against the Reds [1][4]. Tickets for spring dates and game-day details are posted for the Phoenix home slate [4].American Family Fields was renovated in 2019, seats roughly 8,000, and sits at 3600 N. 51st Ave., anchoring both the big-league and back-field work that defines camp in Maryvale [2]. The rookie and minor-league groups share the complex, with a detailed minor-league spring schedule available for fans tracking the next wave [3].For travelers, options right around the ballpark are limited; Glendale or downtown Phoenix make for easier hotel and dining bases, with Phoenix Sky Harbor the nearest major airport [5].On the diamond, camp storylines center on roster battles, rotation depth and prospects vying for spots [6]. Around the fields, players are mixing work with some desert downtime — think golf, Legos and teammate time — as they ramp toward first pitch [7]. Local features captured new additions settling in and the club sharpening up in the days before games begin [8][9].