The 2026 Arizona Fall League runs from Saturday, October 3, through the championship game on Saturday, November 14, with six teams of top prospects playing at spring training ballparks across the Phoenix area. Each team plays 30 regular season games, and the rosters include 12 of MLB’s Top 100 prospects. The Home Run Derby and Fall Stars Game are the weekend of November 7 and 8 at Salt River Fields.
2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date | Ballpark |
|---|---|---|
| Opening day | Saturday, Oct. 3 | All six parks |
| Tripleheader | Saturday, Oct. 17 | Goodyear Ballpark |
| Tripleheader | Saturday, Oct. 24 | Camelback Ranch |
| Home Run Derby | Saturday, Nov. 7 | Salt River Fields |
| Fall Stars Game | Sunday, Nov. 8 | Salt River Fields |
| Quarterfinals | Thursday, Nov. 12 | Sloan Park |
| Semifinals | Friday, Nov. 13 | Peoria Sports Complex |
| Championship | Saturday, Nov. 14 | Peoria Sports Complex |
Teams, Home Parks and MLB Affiliates
| Team | Home park | MLB organizations |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Desert Dogs | Camelback Ranch, Glendale | Braves, Dodgers, Marlins, Pirates, White Sox |
| Mesa Solar Sox | Sloan Park, Mesa | Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Red Sox |
| Peoria Javelinas | Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria | Cardinals, Mariners, Orioles, Padres, Reds |
| Salt River Rafters | Salt River Fields, Scottsdale | Diamondbacks, Nationals, Rockies, Twins, Yankees |
| Scottsdale Scorpions | Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale | Astros, Brewers, Giants, Rays, Tigers |
| Surprise Saguaros | Surprise Stadium, Surprise | Guardians, Mets, Phillies, Rangers, Royals |
Playoff Format
All six teams make the postseason in a three day, single elimination bracket, a format the league adopted in 2025. The No. 3 seed plays the No. 6 and the No. 4 plays the No. 5 in the quarterfinals. The top two seeds get byes into the semifinals, and the winners meet in the championship game.
How to Watch
Most games stream on MLB.com and the MLB App. The Fall Stars Game and the championship game air nationally on MLB Network. Tickets are sold at each ballpark’s box office on game day, and the league has long been one of the most affordable ways to see future big leaguers up close.
Why It Matters
The league, which began in 1992, is where organizations send prospects who need extra at bats or innings, including players returning from injury. Past AFL MVPs include Nolan Arenado (2011), Kris Bryant (2013) and Ronald Acuña Jr. (2017), and last year’s MVP, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers, is a leading AL Rookie of the Year candidate this season.
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Schedule and team assignments from the Arizona Fall League and Baseball America.