The San Francisco Giants will kick off their 2026 season at home against the New York Yankees on March 25, 2026, marking a significant highlight in the team’s schedule released by Major League Baseball. This will be the first time the Giants have opened their season at Oracle Park since 2000. The three-game series continues with matches on March 27 and March 28, presenting an opportunity for fans to witness a thrilling start to the season.
In an interesting twist, Rafael Devers is set to return to Fenway Park on August 21, 2026, after his controversial trade from the Boston Red Sox to the Giants. The reception he receives in Boston is expected to be less than welcoming, given the circumstances surrounding his departure. Devers was traded mid-June in exchange for several players, including Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks. His return could see him playing first base, a position he previously declined to play for the Red Sox.
The Giants will also conclude their season with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers from September 25-27, 2026. The matchup against the Yankees marks just the sixth time since 2000 that the Giants have opened their season at home. If top prospect Bryce Eldridge has yet to make his major league debut, it is likely that his first appearance will be against the Yankees at Oracle Park.
In terms of divisional play, the Giants will face each team in the National League West by the end of May. Following their series against the Yankees, they will head to San Diego for three games against the Padres, then host the Dodgers from April 21-23, 2026. Last season, the Giants did not play the Dodgers until June, making this early season matchup significant.
The month of May will also see the Giants engage in a four-game series at Dodger Stadium from May 11-14, followed by a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where they will play six games over ten days—three at home and three on the road. They will wrap up May with a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Giants will spend the Fourth of July on the road, facing the Rockies in Denver, marking their third consecutive year away during the holiday. However, they will be at home for both Memorial Day, when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 25, and Labor Day, set for September 7, when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals.
With the stage set for an exciting 2026 season, Giants fans can look forward to high-stakes matchups, including Devers’ dramatic return to Boston and the traditional rivalry with the Yankees. This schedule promises to deliver compelling baseball action throughout the year.
