Athletics release 2026 MLB schedule: Sacramento, Las Vegas & more!

The following release on the Athletics schedule is courtesy of A’s Communications

The Athletics will open the 2026 season against the Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, March 26, before playing host to the division rival Houston Astros on Friday, April 3, in West Sacramento. The three-game set kicks off the Club’s 81-game home schedule, which will feature 75 games in West Sacramento and six games in Las Vegas. The A’s will also play all potential home postseason games in West Sacramento.

The 2026 home schedule in West Sacramento is highlighted by matchups against the San Francisco Giants (May 15-17), New York Yankees (May 29-31), Los Angeles Dodgers (June 29-July 1), and Boston Red Sox (July 27-30).

In advance of the team’s move to Las Vegas in 2028, the A’s will play six regular-season home games in Southern Nevada when they host the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nev., from June 8-14.

The A’s will play at home for four popular summer holidays, taking on the Seattle Mariners on Memorial Day (May 25), the Los Angeles Angels on Father’s Day (June 21), the Miami Marlins on Independence Day (July 4), and the Toronto Blue Jays on Labor Day (Sept. 7).

Fans in West Sacramento will be treated to six super-sized fireworks shows in 2026. Weekly theme nights will also make their debut, including:

• Sacramento Saturday: Celebrate Sacramento with exclusive giveaways, local flavors, and community pride spotlights.
• Home Run Happy Hour: Every Friday, kick off the weekend on The Rooftop with live music, drink specials, and fan giveaways.
• Stomping Sundays Family Day: Enjoy family fun all game with kid-friendly programming, activities, and special giveaways.
• Community Spotlight Wednesday: Honor community heroes, local leaders, and nonprofits making a difference.
• Neighborhood Night Thursdays: Bring together Sacramento’s neighborhoods with themed nights and special group experiences.

The full promotional and special event calendar will be announced closer to the season. Game times will be announced league-wide at a later date.

For more information on 2026 season tickets in West Sacramento, visit athletics.com/seasontickets.

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The Athletics have been playing their best baseball of the season over the past couple of weeks, and reinforcements are on the way.

Since July 23rd, the Athletics hold a record of 19-10 over their past 29 games, bringing them within 11 games of the .500 mark.

All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson returned from a wrist injury over the weekend, while left-handed pitcher Jacob Wilson was added to the injured list due to a forearm injury.

Below, you’ll find Athletics injury updates for Lopez, who underwent testing on Monday, as well as Luis Severino, Denzel Clarke, and more.

Athletics Injury Updates: Severino, Lopez & more

When is the next Athletics game?

• Monday, August 25th – Wednesday, August 27th – vs. Detroit Tigers
• Friday, August 29th – Sunday, August 31st – vs. Texas Rangers
• Monday, September 1st – Wednesday, September 3rd – @ St. Louis Cardinals
• Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th – @ Los Angeles Angels
• Monday, September 8th – Wednesday, September 10th – vs. Boston Red Sox

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