Spring training is arriving early for the Chicago Cubs this year. To prepare for their season-opening series in Tokyo against the Dodgers, Craig Counsell's group will get to work before every other team in the league as pitchers and catchers report on February 9, followed by the entire team on February 14. This year is do or die for Jed Hoyer after a lengthy rebuild, two straight 83-win seasons, and a seemingly greater focus on "intelligent spending" and "breaking even" than winning.
Fortunately, things are starting to shift around Wrigleyville. The Cubs finally acquired their middle-of-the-order bat in Kyle Tucker and an experienced closer in Ryan Pressly, both with expiring contracts. On top of that, they bolstered their depth just about everywhere while leaving room open for top prospect Matt Shaw, unless there is a surprise deal for Alex Bregman. All their work is finally creating real hope—PECOTA projects the team for 90.6 wins, good for third best in baseball, with an 87% chance to return to the postseason for the first time in a full season since 2018.
Cactus League action kicks off for the Northsiders on February 20, when they'll head to Camelback Ranch in Arizona to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a preview of their Tokyo series matchup. The following day, the teams will head to Mesa for the Cubs' first game at beautiful Sloan Park and give fans their first preview of the revamped squad. They'll play 17 games at Sloan throughout the spring, and the full schedule, including how to purchase tickets, can be found on the MLB website for the ballpark here.
2025 Chicago Cubs Spring Training Ticket details, prices, and more
Tickets can be purchased for Cubs spring training either for single games or through a season ticket package. The official website offers a spot to join the waiting list for the latter. If you didn't snag tickets back when sales first opened in December, you'll have to act fast to secure your seats as the. For bigger groups, there are also hospitality packages for those who plan on bringing a full party. Group packages come with a minimum of 15 tickets delivered via the MLB Ballpark app with options for reserved, Budweiser Rooftop, or general admission seating.
College students who are 18 years or older, are enrolled at a recognized college or university, and have a .edu email address can also take advantage of the Cubs U Mesa program to snag last-minute tickets. By texting CUBSUMESA to 88019 or completing the form on Sloan Park's website, students can get texts with exclusive offers within 24 hours of eligible Cubs home games, albeit with a limit of only four tickets per entrant per offer.
Prices start as low as $19 for general admission, though the home opener against Los Angeles will be a bit pricier at around $39 a pop at the lowest. For single-ticket purchases, fans will be limited to only six per game. You may want to arrive at the ballpark early, as the facility has plenty of space for attendees to line up around the main practice fields and watch the players get ready for the game or visit the Minor League fields for a glimpse of the future as prospects and other farmhands get in games and warm-ups. There will be plenty of opportunities to get up close with the team and snag a signature or two while you're in Mesa, too.
Sloan Park is located at 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Visit the official website for more information on purchasing tickets and everything the facility offers before you make your trip. Any other questions can be directed to the official mesa@cubs.com email.