Twins Gear Up for 2026 Season Opener Amid Wintry Conditions

As the 2025 Minnesota Twins season winds down, the team's focus has shifted to the upcoming 2026 campaign. The 2026 regular-season schedule has recently been released, and it features an early start with the Twins' Opening Day set for March 26 in Baltimore against the Orioles.

This early-season start date raises concerns about potential nor'easter snowstorms, but the Twins have been provided with an off day on March 27 to help mitigate any weather-related delays. After the series in Baltimore, the Twins will stay on the road for three games against the Kansas City Royals before returning home for their 2026 Home Opener on April 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Twins' 2026 schedule is packed with home games early in the season, with 29 of their first 50 games taking place at Target Field. This includes 17 of their 32 games in March and April, which could present challenges due to the typically chilly weather in Minneapolis during those months. However, the team should be able to avoid the worst of the cold as the season progresses, with only 12 of their first 18 May games scheduled at home.

Despite the Twins' apparent youth movement, the team's 2026 schedule features several high-profile matchups against contending teams, including the Yankees, Dodgers, and Red Sox. Fans can also look forward to the annual border battle with the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as a unique game against the Philadelphia Phillies at the Field of Dreams field in Iowa.