SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants will begin their 2026 MLB season with one of the year's most interesting series, and in a twist, they'll do it at Oracle Park.
MLB released the 2026 schedule on Tuesday, revealing that the Giants will open at home against the New York Yankees next March 25 with a night game that’ll be the first game of the MLB season. It'll be just their second opening day at Oracle Park since 2009.
The matchup won't thrill the organization's business side. Opening weekend usually sells very well no matter what, so the Yankees visit won't provide the same boost that it would in the middle of the season.
But it's a nice change of pace for a fan base that has grown accustomed to having to wait an extra week to see the Giants in person. It’ll also be an easier week for the playe