Blue Jays Spring Training 2027 at TD Ballpark, Dunedin: A Clearwater Beach Plan

Could a lockout delay Blue Jays spring training in 2027?

Yes. MLB.com reports that the league's collective bargaining agreement with the players' union expires on Dec. 1, 2026; the two sides first met on May 12, 2026. Without a new deal, owners can lock the players out, and spring training waits until it ends. By late September 2026, MLB Trade Rumors was already referring to a "looming lockout" in its offseason coverage.

It happened last time. The previous deal ran out in December 2021, the lockout lasted 99 days, and the new agreement came on March 10, 2022, after MLB had pushed spring games back to March 12 at the earliest. MLB's data lists nine Blue Jays home spring dates that year as cancelled before play resumed (a 10th, March 24, was rained out). Toronto's first game was March 18, and TD Ballpark hosted eight games, starting March 20.

What is the 2027 Blue Jays home schedule at TD Ballpark?

Fifteen dates, from MLB's official schedule data, with start times from the Blue Jays' printable schedule (as of Sept. 4, 2026; opponents and dates subject to change). The last column shows what the Phillies are doing that day.

Feb. 19 and March 13 are split-squad days: part of the Jays roster plays at home while another group is on the road (at the Pirates in Bradenton, then the Tigers in Lakeland). The roster is split between two games those days. The Tigers and Pirates visit three times each, the Yankees and Phillies twice.

Three road games are also within reach: at the Yankees' George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa (March 2 and 12) and at the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg (March 20). Each is about 22 road miles from Pier 60, roughly 40 minutes without traffic.

Which days are the Phillies and Blue Jays both at home?

We lined up both teams' 2027 schedules day by day for the 32 days from Feb. 19 to March 22. On 25 of them there's a game at one of the two Pinellas parks, which sit about 6 road miles apart.

Only have a week? March 13 to 19 gives you four Jays home games plus the Jays at the Phillies in Clearwater on March 16. No seven-day stretch has more (March 11 to 17 ties it). It's also spring break season; our spring break guide covers what that does to the island.

When do 2027 tickets go on sale, and what do they cost?

Not for single games yet. As of early October 2026, the Blue Jays' 2027 spring training ticket pages offered only season-seat memberships, with no single-game on-sale date. Those memberships cover the same seat at every home game, and renewals are open for current members:

Those prices are from the team's 2027 seating PDF, as of October 2026. Single-game prices will be different and weren't posted. For tickets, the team lists 1-888-525-JAYS (1-888-525-5297) and 727-733-0429. Children under 3 get in free on an adult's lap; everyone else needs a ticket. Tickets are mobile; the team points fans to the MLB Ballpark app, or the Ticketmaster app for Ticketmaster orders.

If the lockout worries you, buy from the team. Its 2027 season-ticket terms promise a credit or refund for cancelled home games that aren't made up. Anyone who bought through a resale site has to ask that seller.

How do you get from Clearwater Beach to TD Ballpark?

Most people drive or take a rideshare. By OpenStreetMap routing it's about 6.3 miles from Pier 60: over the Memorial Causeway, north on Myrtle Avenue, then up Douglas Avenue into Dunedin, about 15 minutes with no traffic. On game days, allow 30 to 45 minutes to your seat (our estimate).

Coastal trolleys leave the beach Transit Center at 35 past each hour from 9:35 a.m. and reach Dunedin's Main Street stop about 30 minutes later. Southbound trolleys stop there at 50 past and reach the Transit Center at 14 past. Cash riders need exact change. Our Clearwater Beach without a car guide covers the trolley's tap-to-pay fare cap and the ferry schedule.

One gap: in 2026 the Jolley Trolley sold a pre-booked round trip from Pier 60 to Phillies games, but its Blue Jays page describes only the free shuttle inside Dunedin.

Where do you park at TD Ballpark?

Not at the ballpark. The Blue Jays' TD Ballpark guide says no parking is sold on site, and that local businesses, community centers and churches around the stadium sell spaces starting at 9 a.m. Neither the team nor the city posts those prices, and we couldn't verify them. For comparison, the Phillies' BayCare Ballpark lots were $15 in advance and $20 on game day in 2026, the rates still posted in October 2026.

In 2026 the cheapest option cost nothing. The City of Dunedin, PSTA and the Jolley Trolley ran a "Park Free, Ride Free" service for every 2026 spring game:

• Lots: the Monroe Street Garage in downtown Dunedin (trolley stop at Scotland Street and Douglas Avenue), and a lot at Mease Hospital with its entrance at Virginia Street and New York Avenue.
• Frequency: every 15 minutes, from 90 minutes before first pitch until an hour after the game.
• Fare: free with a game-day ticket. You can board at any stop on the shuttle route.

The 2027 version hadn't been announced as of October 2026. Also in 2026, streets near the ballpark were signed for resident-permit parking only on game days, so don't count on the side streets.

Can you watch workouts at the Player Development Complex?

In 2026, yes, for a few days. The Blue Jays train at the Player Development Complex, 3031 Garrison Rd., Dunedin, a 65-acre, 115,000-square-foot facility about 3.4 road miles from TD Ballpark. MLB.com's 2026 spring FAQ said the complex was open to fans daily from Feb. 15 to 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a line forming from 9:30 a.m. Bags were checked under the ballpark's prohibited-items rules.

There was no public parking at the complex in 2026; fans were told to take a rideshare, cycle or walk. From Pier 60 it's about 9.9 road miles, roughly 20 minutes without traffic.

The 2027 dates weren't announced as of October 2026. In 2026, pitchers and catchers reported Feb. 11 and the full squad on Feb. 16, before a Feb. 21 opener. With the 2027 opener two days earlier, we'd expect a mid-February window (our estimate). Confirm on bluejays.com before booking flights around it.

What can you bring into TD Ballpark?

These rules from the Blue Jays' A-Z guide are the ones most likely to trip up beachgoers:

• Bags: the team discourages them. Soft bags no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are allowed and inspected; backpacks and hard coolers aren't.
• Drinks and food: one sealed or empty plastic bottle of 20 ounces or less per person, no frozen bottles, no outside food unless it's medically needed.
• Beach gear stays in the car: umbrellas, folding chairs and stools, beach balls and inflatables are all banned.
• Timing: gates open 90 minutes before first pitch (two hours for season ticket members). There's no re-entry.
• Payment: cards are encouraged, and there's an ATM on the main concourse behind home plate.

What does a Dunedin game day from the beach look like?

With the scheduled 1:07 p.m. start:

1. Morning: beach time, then the 10:35 or 11:35 a.m. Coastal trolley, or leave by car around noon.
2. About 11:35 a.m.: gates open.
3. After the game: eat in downtown Dunedin, up Douglas Avenue; see our Dunedin restaurant picks.
4. Evening: sunset. It's around 6:25 p.m. in late February and about 7:40 p.m. once clocks change on March 14, per our Clearwater Beach sunset times.

Staying all spring? See our snowbird guide for rental rules and Clearwater Beach in winter for water temperatures. Coming from Canada? Start with our guide for international visitors, read up on tolls and rental cars before you drive, and find sports bars that show NHL games for nights away from the ballpark.

Frequently asked questions

When does Blue Jays spring training start in 2027?

Games start Friday, Feb. 19, 2027, when the Blue Jays host the Yankees at TD Ballpark at 1:07 p.m. while a split squad plays in Bradenton. Report dates for pitchers and catchers hadn't been announced as of October 2026. In 2026 they reported 10 days before the first game.

How far is TD Ballpark from Clearwater Beach?

About 6.3 road miles from Pier 60 by OpenStreetMap routing, via the Memorial Causeway, Myrtle Avenue and Douglas Avenue. That's around 15 minutes with no traffic. On game days, allow 30 to 45 minutes (our estimate).

Is there a shuttle from Clearwater Beach to Blue Jays games?

Not a direct one that we found. The 2026 Blue Jays shuttle was a free park-and-ride loop inside Dunedin. From the beach, take the Coastal route trolley to downtown Dunedin for $2.25.

Where do you park for Blue Jays spring training?

TD Ballpark sells no parking. Nearby businesses, community centers and churches sell spaces from 9 a.m., at prices they set. In 2026, free parking at the Monroe Street Garage and the Mease Hospital lot came with a free trolley to the ballpark for game-day ticket holders.

Can you see the Blue Jays and the Phillies on the same trip?

Yes. They meet five times (Feb. 20, March 6 and 16 in Clearwater; March 13 and 21 in Dunedin), and both are home on six other dates. The parks are about 6 road miles apart, but games start around the same time, so plan one a day.

What happens to tickets if a lockout cancels games?

The Blue Jays' 2027 season-ticket terms promise a credit or refund for cancelled home games that aren't made up. Resale tickets are refunded through the reseller. Check the terms on any single-game tickets you buy.