Major League Baseball has a long history of Spring Training in Southwest Florida and many of the guests in our luxury Naples Florida rental homes try to catch a game when they visit.
Our state boasts a plethora of state-of-the-art stadiums and training complexes, providing players with top-notch facilities to prepare for the upcoming season. Additionally, Florida's mild climate offers ideal conditions for baseball, with sunny skies and warm temperatures prevailing throughout the spring months.
Here in Naples, we are lucky to be so close to many of these state-of-the-art facilities. JetBlue Park, winter home of the Boston Red Sox is an easy 40 minute drive up US 41. The Minnesota Twins training facility, Hammond Stadium, is also in Fort Myers and a quick 45 minute drive away. Braves fans? CoolToday Park, winter home of the Atlanta Braves, is just a hour and a half north in North Port.
We suggest that, no matter which team you root for, that you make it a day trip and explore the area around the stadium. If you are a guest in one of our Naples rentals, please reach out and tell us where you want to visit so we can provide personalized recommendations.
Where to Catch the Action
If you're planning to catch some MLB spring training games in Florida, you'll have no shortage of options. Here's a list of where each team has their spring training facilities in the Sunshine State:
- Atlanta Braves: CoolToday Park - North Port, FL
- Baltimore Orioles: Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FL
- Boston Red Sox: JetBlue Park at Fenway South - Fort Myers, FL
- Detroit Tigers: Joker Marchant Stadium - Lakeland, FL
- Houston Astros: The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches - West Palm Beach, FL
- Miami Marlins: Roger Dean Stadium - Jupiter, FL
- Minnesota Twins: Hammond Stadium - Fort Myers, FL
- New York Mets: Clover Park - Port St. Lucie, FL
- New York Yankees: George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FL
- Philadelphia Phillies: BayCare Ballpark - Clearwater, FL
- Pittsburgh Pirates: LECOM Park - Bradenton, FL
- St. Louis Cardinals: Roger Dean Stadium - Jupiter, FL
- Tampa Bay Rays: Charlotte Sports Park - Port Charlotte, FL
- Toronto Blue Jays: TD Ballpark - Dunedin, FL
- Washington Nationals: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches - West Palm Beach, FL
Whether you're a die-hard fan following your favorite team or simply looking for a fun way to spend the day, Florida's spring training offers an unmatched baseball experience. From the crack of the bat to the smell of freshly cut grass, there's nothing quite like the excitement of spring training baseball in the Sunshine State. So grab your glove, don your team colors, and get ready to make memories.
Spring training will last from this weekend through the end of March, so we suggest grabbing your tickets now. We still have some rental availability in some of our properties and you can search our calendar here.