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Brewers 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].