Overview
Spring Training marks the transition between one season and the next. Unlike Normal Training, Spring Training provides concentrated development opportunities before Opening Day. The official documentation consistently presents Spring Training as one of the most important development periods of the year. Spring Training Menu 2026 Help
Official Documentation
The official guides document: Separate reference tables describe each location. Key points: Camp locations; Location differences; Exclusive training menu; Position conversion; Special development options.
Camp Locations
Different Spring Training locations provide different development characteristics. The official guide presents these differences using dedicated comparison tables. The complete tables are assigned a permanent reference ID; its literal source values will be added when supplied.
Exclusive Training
Spring Training includes development options unavailable during the regular season. Examples documented include: Key points: Position Conversion; Special Practice; Other camp-exclusive activities.
CPU Organizations
The 2026 help introduces one additional clarification. CPU-controlled organizations cannot have Spring Training configured manually. This represents a quality-of-life clarification rather than a gameplay redesign.
Historical Evolution
2019 Spring Training documented. 2021 Documentation expanded. Location comparison tables. 2026 Core mechanic unchanged. Additional management clarification.
Official Reference Status
Source page 28: Spring Training location costs and effects. These values are transcribed and translated from the supplied 2021 official strategy guide. Treat the exact numbers as legacy-reference mechanics until direct testing confirms that PRO SPIRIT 2026 retained them unchanged.
Spring Training Locations
| Location | Requirement | Training effect |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | At least ¥500M in team funds | 35 days of ordinary training |
| Hawaii | At least ¥300M | 25 days |
| Okinawa | At least ¥200M | 18 days |
| Home base | Otherwise | 12 days |
Spring Training-Only Options
The official guide lists original-pitch acquisition/removal, catcher conversion, first/second/third-base conversion, shortstop conversion, left/center/right-field conversion, switch-hitting conversion, and changes to batting side as camp-only options.
Manager Priorities
- Review the final roster before choosing camp priorities.
- Align camp work with the players and roles that matter most in the coming season.
- Do not use location or training tables until their literal values are inserted.
Common Management Mistake
Selecting camp options by habit can waste the best concentrated preparation period of the new cycle.
Key Takeaways
- Spring Training bridges offseason roster construction and the new regular season.
- Review the final roster before choosing camp priorities.
- Selecting camp options by habit can waste the best concentrated preparation period of the new cycle.