Reds Announce 2018 Spring Training Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds have announced their 2018 Cactus League exhibition schedule.
Pitchers and catchers have been invited to report for physical examinations on February 13. The first workout is scheduled for February 14. Position players have been invited to report for physicals on February 18, with the first full-squad workout scheduled for February 19.
The Reds open the 2018 spring training season with a "four-day weekend" at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz., February 23-26, featuring games against the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Reds will play a total of 32 spring training games in 2018 including 17 in Goodyear.
Highlights of the schedule at Goodyear Ballpark include a weekend with back-to-back night games against the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners on March 9 and 10 and five consecutive games in Goodyear March 15-19 vs. the Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs.
The Reds wrap up the 2018 Cactus League schedule on March 25 vs. the Indians at Goodyear Ballpark before playing two exhibition games against the Texas Rangers on March 26 and 27 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
The Reds return to Cincinnati to host the Washington Nationals on Thursday, March 29 for Opening Day at Great American Ball Park.
The full spring training schedule can be found at reds.com/spring.
Spring Training Ticket Information
Individual game tickets go on sale online Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. MST (12 p.m. ET). Spring Training season ticket plans are now on sale featuring full season (all Reds and Indians home games) and half season (all Reds home games) ticket plans. Group tickets also are available now. The Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office will open for walk-up sales Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Mini-Plans/Flex Ticket Books
Mini-plans of three or more games allow fans to combine Reds and Indians home games to make up the perfect spring training getaway. Additional ticket options include Flex Ticket Books, which feature 10 Infield Box or Outfield Box discount ticket vouchers. Save $2 per ticket by redeeming vouchers at Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office for any spring training home game. Mini-Plans go on sale Nov. 27. Flex Ticket Books are on sale now.
Travel Packages - Inside the Ropes Tours
Sports Marketing USA offers tour packages, including the "Inside the Ropes" package with a pregame tour of the Reds Player Development Complex grounds, batting practice viewing and a special meet & greet with a Reds baseball personality. More information can be found at reds.com/springtravel or by calling (800) 892-7687.
Fan Experience Packages
Returning for spring 2018, unique Fan Experience Packages will be available for individual purchase through the Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office. On March 4 and 24, test your baseball skills with a postgame on-field workout/clinic at the Reds Development Complex and learn under the expert tutelage of Reds Minor League coaches and instructors. For a tamer approach, watch Major League pregame batting practice up close and personal from the warning track behind home plate at the Reds Development Complex on March 6 and 19. For more information, visit goodyearbp.com or call GYBP Ticket Office at (623) 882-3130.
Mr. Redlegs/F-35 Bobblehead
A very special spring training bobblehead will be given out to the first 2,000 fans before a Reds 2018 spring training home game (date TBD). This unique bobblehead will feature Mr. Redlegs in the cockpit of an F-35 fighter jet. Pilots and technicians for the F-35 train in Arizona at nearby Luke Air Force Base where this state-of-the-art jet is the primary training aircraft.
Kids Days and Zoo Day
Every Sunday is "Kids Day" at Goodyear Ballpark and this year it's better than ever, featuring inflatables, characters, postgame Kids Run the Bases and other activities. In addition, Thursday, March 1, will be Wildlife World Zoo Day, showcasing an All-Star lineup of zoo animals onsite prior to the game. Kids will be able to interact with various animals, learn fun facts and receive a free pass to the Wildlife World Zoo.
Promos, Promos, Promos
The remaining promotional schedule includes such popular promotions as Autograph Day, Catch on the Field, Senior Stroll, Senior Savers, Military Appreciation, Ohio Days and Fan Appreciation Day. For details and more information visit goodyearbp.com.
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Note: Arizona's time zone is the Mountain Standard Time (MST) zone, which is currently two hours behind Cincinnati. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and after March 10, 2018, Arizona will be three hours behind Cincinnati.