The Twins will have the earliest Opening Day in franchise history in 2026 when they start the season on March 26 at Baltimore. The home opener will be Friday, April 3, against Tampa Bay at Target Field. There is no off-day after the home opener. Major League Baseball teams released their 162-game 2026 schedules on Tuesday. The Twins regular season next year will end Sept. 27 with a home game against Texas.
The Detroit Tigers released their schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday, Aug. 26, and they begin with Opening Day on March 26 against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The Tigers play their first six games on the road, facing the Padres for a three-game series (March 26-28) and the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series (March 30-April 1) at Chase Field.