Cactus League or Grapefruit League: Who Is In Each MLB Spring Training League?

MLB Spring Training is right around the corner. For baseball fans, it’s a first glimpse of how teams stack up against the competition, with games set in sunny Arizona and Florida.

To know if a team is playing its preseason games in Arizona or Florida depends on what league they are in: Cactus or Grapefruit. Here's a breakdown of the teams in each league.

How Are Teams Split in Spring Training (Grapefruit or Cactus)?

Florida and Arizona are selected as Spring Training locations, in large part, because of their warm weather.

Generally speaking, most teams are split between Grapefruit and Cactus based on their home location. East Coast teams usually head to Florida (Grapefruit League), while West Coast teams train in Arizona (Cactus League).

Although, there are a number of outliers. For example, the Cleveland Guardians travel to Arizona, and the Minnesota Twins go to Florida.

How Many Spring Training Locations Are There?

There are 23 Spring Training ballparks. The Cactus League has 10 locations in the greater Phoenix area and there are 13 Grapefruit League locations spread throughout Florida.

This means some teams share a Spring Training ballpark.

Cactus League Teams and Locations

The 15 Cactus League teams play in the greater Phoenix area across 10 different ballparks. Those are:

Grapefruit League Teams and Locations

The 15 Grapefruit League teams play throughout many parts of Florida across 13 different ballparks. Those are:

Spring Training officially begins on Thursday, February 20th. Check out a list of every team's first Spring Training game at FanDuel Research.

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