Reds release 2016 Cactus League schedule

The Cincinnati Reds have announced their 2016 Cactus League exhibition schedule.

The Reds open 2016 spring training with three games against Ohio rival Cleveland Indians March 1-3 at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona.

The Reds will play 33 exhibition games during spring training, including 18 at Goodyear Ballpark. 

The home schedule features the World Series Champion Kansas City on March 15, San Francisco Giants on March 4, Arizona Diamondbacks on March 20, Chicago Cubs on March 22 and night games against the Seattle Mariners on March 12 and Milwaukee Brewers on March 28.

The Reds will wrap up the 2016 Cactus League schedule on Thursday, March 31 vs. the Indians then travel to Indianapolis for an exhibition game on April 2 with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians of the International League. Visit indyindians.com for ticket information.

The full spring training schedule can be found at reds.com/spring.

Pitchers and catchers will report to Goodyear on February 18 and will work out later that afternoon. Position players will report February 23 and will work out later that afternoon.

Spring Training Ticket Information
Deposits are currently being accepted for 2016 Spring Training season ticket plans. Full season (all Reds and Indians home games) and half season (all Reds home games) ticket plans are available. 

Group tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) and three-game mini plans go on sale Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. MST. With mini-plans, fans are able to combine Reds and Indians home games to make up the perfect spring training getaway.

Flex Ticket Books 
After a successful debut in 2015, Flex Ticket Books return again for 2016. Purchase booklets of either 10 Infield Box or Outfield Box discount ticket vouchers. Redeem vouchers at Goodyear Ballpark Box Office for any spring training home game and save $2 per ticket.

Individual game tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. MST.

Complete ticket details can be found at reds.com/spring or by calling the Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office at (623) 882-3130.

FanFest, Fireworks & Inside the Ropes Tours
Catch the 3rd annual Goodyear Ballpark FanFest following the Reds vs. Indians game on March 26. Activities include autograph sessions, inflatables, baseball skills challenges and more. For ticket information contact the Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office at (623) 882-3130.

Don't miss the Fireworks Spectacular following the Reds vs. Mariners game on Saturday, March 12.

Sports Marketing USA offers "inside the ropes" tour packages that include a pregame tour of the Reds Player Development Complex and a visit with a Reds baseball personality. More information can be found at reds.com/springtravel or by calling (800) 892-7687.

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 12, 2016 Arizona will be three hours behind Cincinnati.