By Breaking Editor 
The Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Mexico City Series is set to return, featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres at the Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on April 25 and 26, 2026. This event highlights MLB’s ongoing commitment to growing the game in international markets.
On March 2, 2026, Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is scheduled to take the mound for an exhibition match against Team Mexico as part of the World Baseball Classic preparations. The matchup, which is geared toward showcasing talent ahead of the classic tournament, promises to create excitement among fans and players alike.
The Diamondbacks will face Team Mexico’s World Baseball Classic team for another exhibition on the following day.
As MLB continues to embrace numerous cultural markets, the integration of games in cities like Mexico City signifies the league’s focus on expanding its global footprint.
Mexico, along with the Dominican Republic, Japan, South Korea and Venezuela, produces excellent MLB lever players for baseball. Thus, it makes sense for the MLB to close the loop and export their team brands beyond just the coastal cities.