Texas Rangers Release 2026 Schedule With Road Season Opener, FIFA Breaks

The Texas Rangers will open their 2026 MLB season on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 26, marking the third time in over a decade they start away from home. The team faces a challenging early schedule, with 16 of their first 22 games on the road, including two season-long 10-game road trips, testing their historically weak road performance. The Rangers will begin their home games on April 3 against the Cincinnati Reds, followed by a six-game homestand and a heavy road stretch including West Coast teams and several tough opponents throughout the season. Additionally, the Rangers will have two off days during the season to accommodate FIFA World Cup matches held nearby at AT&T Stadium. A notable rivalry series against the Houston Astros is scheduled for late May, while the season will conclude with a series against the Minnesota Twins starting September 25, a critical stretch with multiple potential playoff contenders. Overall, the schedule reflects significant road challenges early on and a potentially decisive September slate for the Rangers.