Spring training is finally upon us! Well, sort of.
The Rangers will get the journey to their season started this week as players report to Surprise, Arizona. The team is attempting to get back on track after failing to make the postseason after their 2023 World Series run. Chris Young and the staff added reinforcements on both sides of the ball and are ready to get going.
Before the start of the regular season, here are a few key dates in February and March to mark on the calendar.
Rangers spring training report dates, location & other important dates to know
Pitchers and catchers report: Wednesday, February 12
The pitching staff and catchers will head to Surprise Stadium to kick off their spring. There will be some old and new faces joining them, including freshly re-signed Nathan Eovaldi and backstop Kyle Higashioka. At that time, it will be the first look that Rangers fans get of the new look bullpen that they hope can get the job done and lock down some wins this year.
First full squad workouts: Monday, February 17
The rest of the crew arrives the following week. It will be the first time we see Joc Pederson and Jake Burger among the new faces in action wearing a Texas Rangers uniform. There is also a lot of optimism as Evan Carter, Josh Jung, Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager return to the squad fully healthy and ready for a promising spring.
First spring training game: Friday, February 21
As is customary, the Rangers will open the spring schedule at Surprise Stadium in Surprise against their roommates the Kansas City Royals. It will be the first of 28 games in Arizona, ending with two exhibition games at home on March 24 and 25 before the start of the season.
First televised spring training games: Wednesday, March 12 and Friday, March 14
The first handful of games on the calendar in the Rangers Sports Network (RSN) era begins on March 12 against Cincinnati. The game will be carried on local TV channel, CW33 at 3:05 p.m. central. A few days later on March 14, the team will play an evening against Colorado at 8:05 p.m. central on RSN.
Opening Day: Thursday, March 27
The Rangers open up the 2025 schedule at home for the third straight season. This time they will face the Boston Red Sox at 3:05 p.m. central. The game will be televised on Rangers Sports Network and available to stream on Victory+. It will be the first game of four-game set to kick off the year before they leave for Cincinnati on the first road trip of the season.