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Pirates Spring Training 2027: Do LECOM Park Like a Local
Everything for a day at LECOM Park: the 2027 home dates, where to park, what you can bring, and how to catch the players up close at Pirate City.
The Pirates released the 2027 spring schedule on Sept 4, 2026. Game times, ticket prices and 2027 ballpark policies haven’t been posted yet. Policies below are from 2026, and we’ll update this page when the Pirates publish them.
Pirates home games at LECOM Park
The Pirates announced the 2027 spring schedule on Sept 4, 2026: 30 games, 15 at LECOM Park, opening at home on Feb 19 and finishing on the road in North Port on Mar 21. Game times and ticket prices haven’t been released yet.
| Date (2027) | Opponent | |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 19 | Toronto Blue Jays | Home opener · first game of spring |
| Wed, Feb 24 | Boston Red Sox | |
| Sun, Feb 28 | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Fri, Mar 12 | Boston Red Sox | |
| Sat, Mar 13 | New York Yankees | |
| Mon, Mar 15 | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Sat, Mar 20 | Baltimore Orioles | Last home game |
Home games the Pirates named in their announcement. The other 8 home dates are on the official printable schedule. Source: MLB.com, Sept 4, 2026.
LECOM Park essentials
From the Pirates’ official spring training guide. These policies were published for 2026, and we’ll update them when the 2027 guide posts.
The ballpark
1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 · (941) 747-3031. About 8,500 seats. (Pirates)
Tickets
Buy at pirates.com/springtraining or call (941) 747-3031, prompt 2. Digital tickets in the MLB Ballpark app are recommended. The box office (9th St W & 17th Ave W) opens 4 hours before first pitch.
Gates
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch (2 hours for season ticket holders). Enter at the Main Entrance by the ticket office or the 3rd Base Gate on 9th St. (Pirates)
What you can bring
- One soft-sided bag, 16" × 16" × 8" or smaller. All bags are searched
- One sealed water bottle, 1 liter or less
- No other outside food or drinks
- No tobacco or e-cigarettes
Sources: gameday guide, A–Z guide
Paying inside
LECOM Park is cashless: only credit and debit cards at concessions and merchandise. Accessible seating is sold at the ticket windows or by phone. (Pirates A–Z guide)
Parking & directions
Lots are first-come, first-served and fill fast on big games. Self-parking availability is “extremely limited,” per the Pirates.
| Lot | 2026 price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Outfield Lot | $15 | Directly north of the park on 9th St W |
| Home Plate Lot | $25 | Next to the park |
| 6th Street & Water Treatment lots | $10 | Grass lot on 6th St W, entered from 17th Ave W. Golf carts shuttle fans to the gate |
2027 parking prices haven’t been posted. Sources: Pirates A–Z guide, LECOM Park (Marauders).
From I-75
Take the SR 64 West exit (220 southbound, 220B northbound), head west on SR 64 (Manatee Ave) to 9th St W, and turn left.
From St. Pete / Tampa
Cross the Sunshine Skyway (cashless: SunPass or toll-by-plate), take Exit 2 to US 19 South, continue on US 41 South and turn right on 17th Ave W.
From Sarasota
Take US 41 North to Cortez Rd, continue straight onto Business 41, and turn right on 17th Ave W.
Directions: Pirates A–Z guide. Construction heads-up: the City of Bradenton’s City Park project next to LECOM Park (9th St W & 13th Ave W) was set to start after 2026 spring training, with full buildout expected mid-2028. How it affects 2027 parking hasn’t been announced. (City of Bradenton)
Workouts at Pirate City
Pirate City
1701 27th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208, about 5 miles east of LECOM Park. From I-75, take SR 64 West and turn left on 27th St E. (Pirates)
Open workouts
In 2026, fans could watch workouts at Pirate City for free; pitchers and catchers first worked out Feb 11 and the full squad on Feb 16. 2027 report dates and workout access are TBA. (Pirates 2026 FAQ)
After spring training, LECOM Park is home to the Bradenton Marauders, the Pirates’ Single-A affiliate. (Marauders)
Game-day ride, sorted.
LECOM Park is a few minutes from Firkins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on US-41. Browse inventory before first pitch.
(941) 203-1405 · Directions
Offers and inventory are set by Firkins Automotive and change often. See firkins.com or the dealership for current details.
Spring training FAQ
When does Pirates spring training start in 2027?
The Pirates’ first spring game is Friday, Feb. 19, 2027, at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. Pitcher and catcher report dates for 2027 haven’t been announced.
How many Pirates spring training games are at LECOM Park in 2027?
15 of the Pirates’ 30 spring games are at LECOM Park in Bradenton. The last home game is March 20 against the Baltimore Orioles.
Where is LECOM Park?
1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205, just south of downtown Bradenton.
How much is parking at LECOM Park for spring training?
In 2026 the Pirates listed $15 for the Outfield Lot and $25 for the Home Plate Lot, with $10 grass lots on 6th Street. 2027 prices haven’t been posted.
Is LECOM Park cashless?
Yes. Only credit and debit cards are accepted at concessions and merchandise stands.
Can I bring a bag or water into LECOM Park?
One soft-sided bag no larger than 16 × 16 × 8 inches, and one sealed water bottle of 1 liter or less. Other outside food and drinks aren’t allowed.
Can I watch Pirates workouts at Pirate City?
In 2026 workouts at Pirate City (1701 27th Street East) were free to watch. The Pirates haven’t announced 2027 workout access yet.
Go straight to the source
- Pirates announce 2027 spring training schedule
MLB.com · Sept 4, 2026 - Printable schedule
Pittsburgh Pirates - Spring training tickets
Pittsburgh Pirates - LECOM Park A–Z guide
Pittsburgh Pirates - Gameday information
Pittsburgh Pirates - City Park project
City of Bradenton
Last updated October 12, 2026. Details change, and the offices above have the final word.
