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Brewers 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].