Attention all Seattle Mariners fans: Your 2026 spring training experience just got a whole lot more accessible—but there’s a catch you might not expect. This year, the Mariners are pulling out all the stops to ensure fans can catch every pitch, swing, and play, whether you’re tuning in from your couch or on the go. But here’s where it gets controversial: with a mix of live broadcasts, tape delays, and streaming options, not every game will be available in the same way—and one game won’t have a radio broadcast at all. Let’s dive into the details and explore why this might spark some debate among fans.
First, the good news: 30 of the Mariners’ spring training games will air live on the Seattle Sports app, ensuring fans across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alaska can stay connected. Plus, 16 games will stream for free on Mariners.TV, and an additional 11 games will be available on Mariners.com for fans with an MLB account. Sounds great, right? But this is the part most people miss: only 20 of the 31 Cactus League games will air live on Seattle Sports 710 AM, with 10 tape-delayed for later broadcast. And here’s the real kicker: the March 17 split-squad game against Colorado won’t have a radio broadcast, as the Mariners prioritize airing the simultaneous game against San Diego instead. Is this a fair call, or are fans of the Colorado matchup getting the short end of the bat? Let us know in the comments.
For those keeping track, the Mariners’ spring training kicks off on Friday, February 20, at 12:10 p.m. Pacific with their annual opener against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex. Below, you’ll find the full radio and TV broadcast schedules, complete with time zone reminders (Pacific Time is currently one hour behind Arizona, but they’ll sync up after Daylight Savings begins on March 8).
Radio Broadcast Schedule (Seattle Sports 710 AM & App):
- Feb. 20: Mariners vs. Padres, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
- Feb. 21: Mariners vs. Giants, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
- Feb. 22: Mariners at Reds, 12:05 p.m. (Live)
- Feb. 23: Mariners at Dodgers, 12:05 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:05 p.m.)
- Feb. 24: Mariners vs. White Sox, 12:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 25: Mariners at Royals, 12:05 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:05 p.m.)
- Feb. 26: Mariners vs. Guardians, 12:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 27: Mariners vs. Diamondbacks, 5:10 p.m. (Live)
- Feb. 28: Mariners at Padres, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 1: Mariners vs. Rangers, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 3: Mariners vs. Angels, 12:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- March 4: Mariners at Giants, 6:05 p.m. (Live)
- March 5: Mariners vs. Padres, 12:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- March 6: Mariners at Rangers, 12:05 p.m. (Live)
- March 7: Mariners vs. White Sox, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 8: Mariners at Brewers, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 9: Mariners at Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- March 10: Mariners vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- March 11: Mariners vs. Rockies, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 12: Mariners at Cubs, 1:05 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:05 p.m.)
- March 13: Mariners vs. Dodgers, 6:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 14: Mariners at Angels, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 15: Mariners vs. Reds, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 17: Mariners vs. Padres, 1:10 p.m. (Tape delayed to 7:10 p.m.)
- March 18: Mariners vs. Brewers, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 19: Mariners at Athletics, 6:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 20: Mariners at Guardians, 2:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 21: Mariners vs. Cubs, 1:10 p.m. (Live)
- March 22: Mariners at White Sox, 12:05 p.m. (Live)
- March 23: Mariners at Padres, 12:10 p.m. (Live)
TV Broadcast Schedule (Mariners.TV):
- Feb. 20: Mariners vs. Padres, 12:10 p.m.
- Feb. 21: Mariners vs. Giants, 12:10 p.m.
- Feb. 24: Mariners vs. White Sox, 12:10 p.m.
- Feb. 26: Mariners vs. Guardians, 12:10 p.m.
- Feb. 27: Mariners vs. Diamondbacks, 5:10 p.m.
- Feb. 28: Mariners at Padres, 12:10 p.m.
- March 1: Mariners vs. Rangers, 12:10 p.m.
- March 4: Mariners at Giants, 6:05 p.m.
- March 5: Mariners vs. Padres, 12:10 p.m.
- March 7: Mariners vs. White Sox, 12:10 p.m.
- March 17: Mariners vs. Padres, 1:10 p.m.
- March 18: Mariners vs. Brewers, 1:10 p.m.
- March 20: Mariners at Guardians, 2:10 p.m.
- March 21: Mariners vs. Cubs, 1:10 p.m.
- March 22: Mariners at White Sox, 12:05 p.m.
And while you’re gearing up for the season, don’t miss our offseason coverage, including insights on the Mariners’ roster moves and the buzz around Brendan Donovan. But here’s the real question: With so many viewing options, are the Mariners making it easier or more complicated for fans to follow the team? Share your thoughts below—we’re all ears!
