The All-Star Game will be in Philadelphia, a soccer-induced doubleheader is scheduled for Seattle, and if the Athletics actually make the playoffs, there could be postseason games in West Sacramento.

But first, the earliest Opening Day in history.

Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced its 2026 schedule, which technically opens on March 25 — New York Yankees at San Francisco Giants — before a 14-game traditional Opening Day on Thursday, March 26, the earliest ever Opening Day not counting international one-offs and other special events. The final regular season games are scheduled for Sept. 27.

Among the quirks of next year’s 2,430-game schedule are several accommodations for next year’s FIFA World Cup, being played throughout North America in June and July. The Red Sox and Mariners

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