Diamondbacks to Host Mexico Before World Baseball Classic
The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Mexican national baseball team in an exhibition game during their 2026 spring training. The matchup is scheduled for March 3 at Salt River Fields.
The game serves as a final tune-up for Mexico, which will start its World Baseball Classic (WBC) campaign three days later against Great Britain. Mexico will also play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 4.
WBC Exhibition Games Overview
Unlike in 2023, Arizona will not host any WBC tournament games in 2026. However, many national teams will play warm-up games against Major League Baseball (MLB) teams throughout spring training.
- Team USA will play the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on March 3.
- Team USA will then face the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields on March 4.
- Team USA’s WBC opener will be against Brazil in Houston on March 6.
- Italy, Great Britain, Brazil, and Cuba will hold exhibition games at Cactus League ballparks.
- Other national teams will compete against Grapefruit League teams.
Spring Training Exhibition Games
A total of 28 pre-WBC exhibition games are planned for March 3 and 4, featuring matchups between MLB clubs and national teams participating in the WBC.
"To prepare for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, there will be exhibition games on March 3-4 between MLB teams and national teams competing in the WBC."
An official schedule listing all 28 games was shared accompanying the announcements.
Summary
The Diamondbacks’ game against Mexico highlights the growing trend of MLB teams hosting WBC participants as part of their spring training preparations.
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