2026 ARBA Calendar

January 10 (Saturday): Rule Proposal Votes Due

January 10 (Saturday): 1^st Trading Period Ends

January 15 (Thursday): Rosters and Salaries Due

January 15 (Thursday): Vote of Confidence / No Confidence

February 22 (Sunday): C Auction (10 am CT / 11 am ET)
February 23 (Monday): 2nd Trading Period Starts
March 14 (Saturday): FA Auction (10 am CT / 11 am ET)
March 30 (Monday): Inverse Order Draft Begins (subject to Strat Draft and SOM Card Availability)

April 13 (Monday): Ballpark Designations Due
April 13 (Monday): Roster Cutbacks Due
April 15 (Wednesday): Waiver Draft Begins
April 17 (Friday): 2nd Trading Period Ends
April 29 (Wednesday): Rotations and CMs Due