Answer: preseason

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRESEASONLike most exhibition games
PRESEASONTraining time for ballplayers
PRESEASONGrapefruit League time
PRESEASONSpring-training period
PRESEASONLike some exhibition games
PRESEASONNot counting, in a way
PRESEASONExhibition time
PRESEASONWarm-up time for pro athletes
PRESEASONTime for an exhibition
preseason(of a sporting event) Taking place before the regular season
preseasonbefore the advent of the season / the time before the advent of the season