Major League Baseball could be staring down a potential lockout in 2027, as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire on Dec. 1.
MLB owners appear motivated to pursue a salary cap, something players have opposed throughout the sport’s history. The two sides will have several months to agree on a new labor deal before the 2027 season begins next spring.
However, if both sides hold firm, regular-season games could be postponed or even canceled.Â
During the most recent labor dispute, Opening Day of the 2022 season was delayed until April. It marked the first work stoppage in MLB since 1994-95, when a seven-month lockout left no World Series winner.
Every Lockout or Work Stoppage in MLB History
| Year | Lockout Dates |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Dec. 2, 2021 - March 10, 2022 |
| 1994-95 | Aug. 12, 1994 - March 31, 1995 |
| 1990 | Feb. 15 - March 18 |
| 1985 | Aug. 6 - Aug. 7 |
| 1981 | June 12 - July 31 |
| 1980 | April 1 - April 8 |
| 1976 | March 1 - March 17 |
| 1973 | Feb. 8 - Feb. 25 |
| 1972 | April 1 - April 13 |
Longest Lockout in MLB History
The longest MLB lockout occurred in 1994-95 and lasted 232 days. The strike began on Aug. 12, 1994, canceling games for the rest of the regular season. The strike also canceled the playoffs, including the World Series.
MLB spent several years recovering from that work stoppage, particularly in terms of fan interest.
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