SEATTLE — The countdown has officially begun. Spring Training games start this week, and with them comes the unmistakable feeling that baseball is no longer theoretical — it’s live, scheduled, and ready to stream. The Seattle Mariners have released their complete Spring Training broadcast schedule, confirming that 16 games will air free on Mariners.TV, the club’s new direct-to-consumer streaming platform.

For a fan base hungry after a long offseason, the message is clear: the wait is over.

The Mariners’ new streaming service, Mariners.TV, will carry those 16 Cactus League matchups at no cost during Spring Training. Fans can access the broadcasts directly through Mariners.com, a strategic push by the organization to centralize and modernize its media presence. Once the regular season begins, subscriptions will run $99.99 annually, with a monthly option of $19.99 launching March 23.

In an era where streaming fragmentation often frustrates viewers, the Mariners are leaning into accessibility — at least for the spring. It’s a calculated move as anticipation builds toward Opening Day and as the club wraps its preseason coverage, including prospect rankings and division previews.

The Mariners open their exhibition slate Friday, February 20, against their Peoria complex-mates, the San Diego Padres. Seattle will serve as the home team this year. First pitch is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT, and the game will stream live on Mariners.TV. Saturday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants will also be televised.

The televised schedule features notable early tests against the White Sox, Guardians, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Angels, Brewers, and Cubs, as well as split-squad and road matchups carried via opposing team feeds. Highlights include a March 20 Spring Breakout Game against Milwaukee prospects airing on MLB Network’s feed and a March 22 road finale against Chicago’s South Side club.

While the video offerings dominate headlines, radio remains a cornerstone of the Mariners’ spring coverage. Twenty of the club’s 30 Spring Training games will air live on Seattle Sports 710 AM, with 10 broadcast later that evening on tape delay. All radio broadcasts begin 10 minutes prior to first pitch, giving listeners expanded pregame context.

Fans in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alaska can stream live audio through the Seattle Sports App, while out-of-market listeners will have access via the MLB app.

The radio slate begins Friday, Feb. 20, with Mariners vs. Padres at 12:10 p.m., followed by consecutive live broadcasts Saturday against the Giants and Sunday on the road against the Reds. A Feb. 23 visit to the Dodgers will air live but replay at 7:05 p.m. on 710 AM. Additional tape-delay broadcasts include Feb. 24 vs. White Sox, Feb. 25 at Royals, and Feb. 26 vs. Guardians, all shifted to evening slots on local radio.

As March unfolds, matchups against division rivals — including the Rangers, Angels, and Athletics — headline the calendar, alongside marquee exhibitions against the Dodgers and Cubs. The final Cactus League contest arrives March 23 in San Diego.

Beyond the broadcast details lies a larger narrative: urgency.

The Mariners are not entering camp quietly. With postseason ambitions firmly intact and the American League West landscape as competitive as ever, every inning carries evaluative weight. Young arms will fight for bullpen spots. Bench roles remain fluid. Veterans will calibrate timing. And fans now have unprecedented access to watch it unfold in real time.

Spring Training may not count in the standings, but it shapes them.

Seattle’s decision to offer more than half of its exhibition games free through Mariners.TV signals confidence — both in the roster and in the appetite of its audience. The organization understands that momentum starts before Opening Day. Engagement matters. Familiarity matters.

And now, accessibility is part of the equation.

As February turns to March and the desert sun bakes the Peoria complex, the Mariners’ path toward Opening Day becomes visible, measurable, and watchable. Whether streaming at lunch, tuning in on the commute home, or catching tape-delay recaps under evening skies, fans won’t have to wait for highlights.

The clock is ticking. The broadcasts are scheduled.

Baseball is back — and in Seattle, it’s only a click away.