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CACTUS LEAGUE what:
Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Sonoran Desert, Greater Phoenix provides the excitement of the Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural and outdoor activity. Enjoy Cactus League games in Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.
history:
Spring training for baseball season under the warm Arizona sun has been a tradition for devoted fans since 1947, when just two teams, the Cleveland Indians and the New York Giants, came here to prepare for the rigors of the long regular season. Today, 15 teams train in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the greatest concentration of professional baseball facilities found anywhere in the United States. For visitors, the Cactus League couldn’t be more convenient, with short drive times between ballparks and a full range of hotel, dining and shopping amenities. Truly, the Cactus League is the premier destination for baseball lovers.
when:
March through April, 2016
information: cactusleague.com
SPRING TRAINING FACILITIES Camelback Ranch in Glendale is the spring training
home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. It is owned and operated by Glendale, Arizona. The stadium holds 13,000 people. It has 10,000-plus seats, plus 3,000 bermed grass seating. There are eight full suites, four mini-suites, one press box, one suite-level party deck and a series of outfield terraces that create party areas.
Location: 10712 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Sloan Park in Mesa is the spring training home of the
Chicago Cubs. It opened in 2014 and is owned and operated by the Chicago Cubs. With a capacity of 15,000, Sloan Park is the largest spring training stadium by capacity in Major League Baseball, surpassing Camelback Ranch in Glendale (coincidentally, spring training home of the Cubs’ in-city rival the Chicago White Sox) by 2,000 seats.
Location: 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201
Goodyear Ballpark in in Goodyear (west of Phoenix)
is the current spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds. It is part of a $108 million baseball complex. Outside the main entrance, the concourse features a 60 foot 6 inch fiberglass statue titled “The Ziz” created by artist Donald Lipski.
Location: 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338 126
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Patterson Field and formerly Hohokam Park, is the spring training home of Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics as of 2015. The stadium was named for the Hohokam people who occupied the region from approximately AD 1 to the mid-1400s. From 1979 to 2013, the Chicago Cubs held their spring training at Hohokam Stadium.
Location: 1235 N. Center St., Mesa, Arizona 85201
Maryvale Baseball Park is the spring training
home of the Milwaukee Brewers and their minor league affiliates. The baseball park located is owned and operated by the city’s Parks and Recreation department. The stadium holds 7,000 people. It is also the home stadium of the Arizona League Brewers rookie league minor league baseball team of the Arizona League.
Location: 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85031
Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, a suburb of Phoenix, is the spring training home stadium of both the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. The facility is near Peoria’s main shopping district on Bell Road. It consists of the main baseball stadium (Peoria Stadium) and twelve practice fields. It is also one of five facilities to host Arizona Fall League games. Location: 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the spring training
facility home for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. The stadium complex is located in the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. The complex represents the first MLB park to be built on Native American Indian land. There are 7,000 fixed seats in the grandstand and 4,000 lawn seats for a total estimated seating capacity of 11,000.
Location: 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. The stadium was built in 1992 and holds 12,000 people. The stadium underwent a $23.1 million renovation in 2006. In return, the San Francisco Giants agreed to play at the stadium for an additional 20 years, through 2025, with an option to extend the lease to 2035. The stadium also hosts the Fall League’s championship game at the end of November. Location: 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Surprise Stadium is the spring training home of the
Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers and the home of the Arizona Fall League’s Surprise Saguaros. It is located at the Surprise Recreation Campus athletic facility. The stadium was designed by HOK Sport, built in 2002 and holds 10,714 people. The stadium was also the home of the Golden Baseball League’s Surprise Fightin’ Falcons, who folded after their only season in 2005.
Location: 15930 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374
Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe is the spring
training home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the home field for night games of the Arizona League Tempe Angels. The stadium was built in 1968 and holds 9,558 people. The stadium underwent an extensive $20 million renovation and was rededicated on Mar. 3, 2006. Tempe Diablo Stadium can be seen from the Maricopa Freeway.
Location: 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282