Spring Training in Arizona — What You Need to Know
Your guide to spring training in Arizona, including what to expect, where to go, and how to make the most of baseball season across the Valley.
Baseball season has arrived here in the desert. Arizona is home to the cactus league which is comprised of 15 teams. For the next 5 weeks baseball players, their families, and the fans will be all over the valley playing games as they get ready for the regular season. Below are some key items to make your spring training visits a success.
Stadiums: Spring training in Arizona
There are 10 spring training complexes in the Phoenix area, with 10 of the Cactus League teams sharing facilities, and the A’s, Angels, Brewers, Cubs and Giants in their own stadiums.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Facility: Salt River Fields | 7555 N Pima Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85258 | Phone: 480-270-5000 | Diamondbacks spring training tickets
Chicago Cubs: Facility: Sloan Park | 2330 W Rio Salado Parkway | Mesa, AZ 85201 | Phone: 480-668-0500 | Chicago Cubs spring training tickets
Chicago White Sox: Facility: Camelback Ranch | 10710 W Camelback Road | Phoenix, AZ 85037 | Phone: 623-302-5000 | Chicago White Sox spring training tickets
Cincinnati Reds: Facility: Goodyear Ballpark | 1933 S Ballpark Way | Goodyear, AZ 85338 | Phone: 623-882-3130 | Cincinnati Reds spring training tickets
Cleveland Indians: Facility: Goodyear Ballpark | 1933 S Ballpark Way | Goodyear, AZ 85338 | Phone: 623-882-3130 | Cleveland Indians spring training tickets
Colorado Rockies: Facility: Salt River Fields | 7555 N Pima Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85258 | Phone: 480-270-5000 | Colorado Rockies spring training tickets
Kansas City Royals: Facility: Surprise Recreation Campus | 15960 N Bullard Avenue | Surprise, AZ 85374 | Phone: 623-222-2222 | Kansas City Royals spring training tickets
Los Angeles Angels: Facility: Tempe Diablo Stadium | 2200 W Alameda Drive | Tempe, AZ 85282 | Phone: 480-350-5265 | L.A. Angels spring training tickets
Los Angeles Dodgers: Facility: Camelback Ranch | 10710 W Camelback Road | Phoenix, AZ 85037 | Phone: 623-302-5000 | L.A. Dodgers spring training tickets
Milwaukee Brewers: Facility: Maryvale Baseball Park | 3600 N 51st Avenue | Phoenix, AZ 85031 | Phone: 623-245-5500 | Milwaukee Brewers spring training tickets
Oakland Athletics: Facility: Hohokam Stadium | 1235 N Center Street | Mesa, AZ 85201 | Phone: 480-644-4451 | Oakland As spring training tickets
San Diego Padres: Facility: Peoria Sports Complex | 16101 N 83rd Avenue | Peoria, AZ 85382 | Phone: 623-773-8700 | San Diego Padres spring training tickets
San Francisco Giants: Facility: Scottsdale Stadium | 7408 E Osborn Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Phone: 480-312-2586 | San Francisco Giants spring training tickets
Seattle Mariners: Facility: Peoria Sports Complex | 16101 N 83rd Avenue | Peoria, AZ 85382 | Phone: 623-773-8700 | Seattle Mariners spring training tickets
Texas Rangers: Facility: Surprise Recreation Campus | 15960 N Bullard Avenue | Surprise, AZ 85374 | Phone: 623-222-2222 | Texas Rangers spring training tickets
What Should You Bring?
Sunblock, sunblock sunblock. (Seriously, even if it is cloudy.)
Water- it’s the desert, by the time you’re thirsty you are already dehydrated. You can buy water and peanuts as you walk into the stadium, and if you are drinking alcohol you will want to make sure that you are alternating with water. I’ve seen many people carted out for dehydration over the years.
Blankets- if you are in lawn seating you will want a blanket to sit on.
Service Pets Only- there is usually one event a year where they allow pets, otherwise you will need to leave Fido at home.
Sharpie Pens for Autographs- Player autographs may be sought on the grounds proximate to practice fields during pregame workouts, which are open to the public. Gates to practice field pathways typically open four hours prior to first pitch.
Baseball Glove– if you are sitting in foul territory, this is always handy to have
According to the league here is a list of permitted and non permitted items.
Permitted Items: The following is a list of items permitted into the stadium on gameday:
- Baby bag and stroller with baby
- Baseball and glove (no bats)
- Binoculars
- Blankets or towels (no umbrellas)
- Cameras (no professional equipment)
- Foam seat cushions (no metal stadium seats)
- Food items in a small, clear, one-gallon-sized bag (no hard-sided coolers)
- Hand-held electronic devices (no noise-making devices)
- One (1) unopened bottle of water per person, sized one (1) liter or smaller
- Video cameras
Prohibited Items: The following is a list of items prohibited in the stadium on gameday:
- Aerosol cans (including sunscreen, hairspray and mace)
- Animals (except for certified service animals and service animals in training)
- Containers larger than 16″x16″x8″
- Banners, signs and flags
- Beach balls or other inflatables
- Cans
- Glass bottles
- Hard-sided coolers
- Fireworks
- Firearms, knives or other weapons (Pursuant to A.R.S. §4-229)
- Use of laser devices or pointers
- Noisemaking devices (including, but not limited to, air horns, cowbells, musical instruments, whistles, boom boxes, vuvuzelas)
- Professional photographic tools or equipment (including tripods, monopods or lenses longer than 6 inches)
- Skateboards or rollerblades
- Smoking including Electronic Cigarettes (only permitted in designated areas in accordance with Smoke-Free Arizona Act A.R.S. §36-601.01)
- Toy guns or knives (including water guns)
- Selfie sticks
- Sticks or clubs
- Umbrellas
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Drones (Pursuant to A.R.S. §28-8280)
- Overnight parking (vehicles left on property will be towed at owner’s expense)
- Wagons
- Wrapped packages
We hope you enjoy your game day experience. If you fall in love with Arizona and are ready to buy your new home in the desert, text us at 480-266-7656 with the words MOVETOAZ and we will get reach out to you to start you on the process.
Until next time,
Linds
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