Peoria is calling! Here's what to know for Padres Spring Training

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SAN DIEGO -- It’s nearly baseball season. A few days ago, the Padres packed their equipment and sent their trucks to Peoria, Ariz., to prepare for Spring Training. Next week, pitchers and catchers officially report.

Here’s everything you need to know, with Spring Training just around the corner:

When does Spring Training start?
The first workout for Padres pitchers and catchers is Feb. 11, with the first full-squad workout set for Feb. 15. New manager Craig Stammen is expected to address the media on Feb. 10, the day before camp gets underway.

All position players scheduled to take part in the World Baseball Classic will report by Feb. 12.

When do Spring Training games start?
The Padres’ Cactus League schedule gets underway with their usual spring opener against the Mariners, with whom they share the Peoria Sports Complex. That game is Feb. 20 at 12:10 p.m. PT.

What are some other notable games on the schedule?
The Padres’ host the rival Dodgers on Feb. 22 in the only game between the two at the Peoria Sports Complex -- and the only game between the two full squads. They will meet again on March 20 at the Dodgers’ complex in Glendale, though the Padres are slated to have a split squad that day, with a home game against the Rockies.

The Padres are slated to host Team Great Britain on March 4, as it warms up for the World Baseball Classic, which begins a couple days later.

Spring Training ticket information is available here.

When is the World Baseball Classic?
The event gets underway March 4 with pool play games in Tokyo. Games at the other three pool play venues -- Houston, Miami, and San Juan, Puerto Rico -- begin on March 6.

Knockout round games begin March 13 in Miami and Houston, with the final slated for March 17 at Miami’s loanDepot park.

Full World Baseball Classic rosters will be announced Thursday on MLB Network.

When is the Spring Breakout game?
Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing the best prospects in each organization, with all 30 clubs taking part. The Padres will head to Mesa, Ariz., to face the Cubs on March 21 in the third edition of the event. Rosters will be announced at a later date.

Where is the team’s facility?
For the 33rd season, Padres Spring Training will take place at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz., with games played at Peoria Stadium.

Can fans attend workouts?
Yes, Padres workouts are open to the public, including up-close access to players before and after those workouts. Generally, those workouts begin in the morning around 9 a.m. and run until around noon or until players retreat to the complex to prepare for that day’s game.

Which players and prospects are on the Padres’ Spring Training roster?
All players on the 40-man roster are part of the team’s spring roster. The Padres have not announced which players and prospects will receive non-roster invitations to Spring Training.

(Remember, a year ago, Gavin Sheets was among those invitees and quickly earned his way into a regular role. Two years ago, then-top prospect Jackson Merrill was among those invitees and broke through in a major way, forcing his way onto the Opening Day roster.)

What is the Padres’ spring broadcast schedule?
The Padres have yet to announce their spring broadcast schedule. Last year, they broadcast every game via either television, radio or webcast.

When does Spring Training end?
The Padres wrap their Cactus League slate on March 23 against the Mariners before returning to San Diego. There will be no exhibitions between the conclusion of the Cactus League and the start of the regular season this year.

What are the details for Opening Day?
The Padres host the Tigers to start the season, with Opening Day slated for 1:10 p.m. PT on Thursday, March 26, at Petco Park. The two teams will play a three-game series with games scheduled for March 27 and 28, as well. Then, after a rare Sunday off-day, the Padres host a three-game series against the division-rival Giants beginning on March 30.