Note: Ticket prices can fluctuate at any time, as most teams implement variable pricing based on game demand or popularity.
The road to the World Series begins with spring training, especially for the 15 Major League Baseball teams that call the Cactus League home. This period offers fans a unique opportunity to see top players like Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and promising newcomers like Carter Jensen of the Kansas City Royals up close.
Spring training games kick off on February 20 and continue through March 25, with games spread across 10 venues in the Valley. Each ballpark offers distinctive experiences and players to watch.
American Family Fields of Phoenix
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Year Opened: 1998
Capacity: 10,000
Address: 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, 85031
Parking: Available on 51st Avenue between Osborn and Indian School roads, costing $5 to $10.
Shaded seats: Best shade is found in sections 105-113 along the first base line, ideal for the 1:10 p.m. games.
First matchup: Guardians vs. Brewers, Feb. 21 at 1:10 p.m.
Feature matchup: Brewers vs. Great Britain’s team in an exhibition on March 3 at 1:10 p.m.
Most expensive ticket: $53 for seats behind home plate.
Cheapest ticket: Lawn tickets available at $22.50.
Feature food: Enjoy Wisconsin cheese curds and other regional specialties.
Fun fact: A recessed playing field makes fans feel closer to the action.
Pregame and postgame activities: Arrive early for batting practice and workouts on the practice fields.
Camelback Ranch
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox
Year Opened: 2009
Capacity: 13,000
Address: 10710 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, 85037
Parking: Free parking available behind the stadium.
Shaded seats: Sections 103-115 along the first base side are shaded.
White Sox’ first matchup: Athletics vs. White Sox, Feb. 21 at 1:05 p.m.
Dodgers’ first matchup: Mariners vs. Dodgers, Feb. 23 at 1:05 p.m.
Dodgers’ feature matchup: Dodgers vs. Team Mexico on March 4 at 1:05 p.m.
White Sox’ feature matchup: White Sox vs. Cubs, March 13 at 1:05 p.m.
Dodgers’ most expensive ticket: $89 to $100 behind home plate.
Dodgers’ cheapest ticket: $45 for outfield lawn.
White Sox’ most expensive ticket: $63 for premium seating behind home plate.
White Sox’ cheapest ticket: $24.50 for outfield lawn seats.
Feature food: Visit section 116 for loaded fries, Dodger Dogs, and more.
Fun fact: A five-acre lake enhances the facility’s cooling effect and is stocked with fish.
Pregame and postgame activities: Public viewing for team practices starts at 9 a.m. on designated dates.
Goodyear Ballpark
Teams: Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians
Year Opened: 2009
Capacity: 9,500
Address: 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 85338
Parking: Free parking available in several lots surrounding the ballpark.
Shaded seats: Sections 106A, 106B, and 107A offer shaded seating options.
First matchup: Reds vs. Guardians, Feb. 21 at 1:05 p.m.
Guardians’ feature matchup: Dodgers vs. Guardians, March 3 at 1:05 p.m.
Reds’ feature matchup: Team Cuba vs. Reds, March 4 at 1:05 p.m.
Most expensive ticket: $51.45 for premium home plate box seats with dining features.
Guardians’ cheapest ticket: $16.95 for outfield berm seating; bring a blanket.
Reds’ most expensive tickets: $51 behind home plate.
Reds’ cheapest tickets: $16 for the outfield berm.
Feature food: Concession stands feature cheesesteaks, specialty burgers, and desserts.
Fun fact: The only spring training site hosting two teams from the same state.
Pregame and postgame activities: Visit Estrella Mountain Regional Park for outdoor fun near the ballpark.
Hohokam Stadium
Team: The Athletics
Year Opened: 1997
Capacity: 10,500
Address: 1235 N Center St., Mesa, 85201
Parking: Cash-only parking available on site.
Shaded seats: The 200-level Terrace Box sections offer shade.
First matchup: Guardians vs. Athletics, Feb. 22 at 1:05 p.m.
Feature matchup: Brewers’ prospects vs. Athletics’ prospects, March 22 at 1:05 p.m.
Most expensive tickets: $42 for seats behind home plate.
Cheapest ticket: $22 for outfield lawn seating; a blanket is recommended.
Feature food: Enjoy treats from the Mustache Pretzels food truck.
Fun fact: The largest scoreboard in the Cactus League is here, measuring 12-by-16 feet.
Pregame and postgame activities: Explore Arizona’s history at the nearby Arizona Museum of Natural History.
Peoria Sports Complex
Teams: San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners
Year Opened: 1994
Capacity: 12,399
Address: 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, 85382
Parking: Free parking accessible from Mariners Way or Stadium Way.
Shaded seats: Upper sections in the 200-level or club level sections 303-308 offer shade.
First matchup: Padres vs. Mariners, Feb. 20 at 1:10 p.m.
Mariners’ feature matchup: Dodgers vs. Mariners, March 13 at 6:10 p.m.
Padres’ feature matchup: Padres vs. Great Britain, March 4 at 1:10 p.m.
Mariners’ most expensive ticket: $56 for seats behind home plate.
Mariners’ cheapest ticket: $29 for lawn tickets.
Padres’ most expensive ticket: $67 for padded, shaded seats with in-seat service in sections 303-308.
Padres’ cheapest ticket: $32 for lawn seating.
Feature food: Unique options include gyros, noodle bowls, and churros.
Fun fact: First spring training stadium designed for two teams to share.
Pregame and postgame activities: Visit Autograph Alley on the right field concourse for player autographs.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies
Year Opened: 2011
Capacity: 11,000
Address: 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 85258
Parking: Purchase parking in advance online, typically $10 to $20.
Shaded seats: Sections 106-108 along the first base side offer shade, as do the 200 level sections.
First matchup: Diamondbacks vs. Rockies, Feb. 20 at 1:10 p.m.
Diamondbacks’ feature matchup: Diamondbacks prospects vs. Rockies prospects, March 21 at 5 p.m.
Rockies’ feature matchup: Rockies vs. Team USA, March 4 at 1:10 p.m.
Diamondbacks’ most expensive ticket: $68 for seats along the dugout boxes and behind home plate.
Diamondbacks’ cheapest ticket: $23 for lawn seats.
Rockies’ most expensive ticket: $58 behind home plate.
Rockies’ cheapest ticket: $13 for lawn seating.
Feature food: Rusty Taco located behind sections 216 and 217.
Fun fact: Designed by the same architects as AT&T Stadium and Camelback Ranch.
Pregame and postgame activities: Visit OdySea aquarium nearby.
Scottsdale Stadium
Team: San Francisco Giants
Year Opened: 1992
Capacity: 12,000
Address: 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, 85251
Parking: Available at Scottsdale Civic Center library garage.
Shaded seats: Sections 310, 306, 304, 302, 300, 301, 303, 305, and 309 provide shade.
First matchup: Cubs vs. Giants, Feb. 22 at 1:05 p.m.
Feature matchup: Team USA vs. Giants, March 3 at 1:05 p.m.
Most expensive ticket: $100 for tickets on the Riot Hospitality Deck with an all-you-can-eat menu.
Cheapest ticket: $28 for lawn seating with natural tree shade.
Fun fact: Fans can bring their dogs to the park on March 1 for the Giants vs. Padres game.
Pregame and postgame activities: Enjoy nearby golf courses like Camelback Golf Club and Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club.
Sloan Park
Team: Chicago Cubs
Year Opened: 2014
Capacity: 15,000
Parking: Cashless parking, requiring credit card payment.
Shaded seats: Best shade in sections 112-115 along the first base side.
Address: 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, 85201
First matchup: Cubs vs. White Sox, Feb. 20 at 1:05 p.m.
Feature matchup: Yankees visit for the first time since 1951, with games on March 23 and 24 at 12:05 p.m.
Most expensive ticket: $68 for infield box seats behind home plate.
Cheapest ticket: $24.50 for berm seating.
Feature food: Chicago-themed options, including Vienna Beef hot dogs and Chicago-style pizza.
Fun fact: Largest spring training stadium in Arizona by capacity.
Pregame and postgame activities: Cubs’ practice fields open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Surprise Stadium
Teams: Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers
Year Opened: 2002
Capacity: 10,500
Address: 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, 85374
Parking: Free parking available; enter off Bullard Avenue.
Shaded seats: Sections 112, 110, 108, and 106 along the first base side provide shade.
First matchup: Royals vs. Rangers, Feb. 20 at 1:05 p.m.
Rangers’ feature matchup: Team Brazil vs. Rangers, March 4 at 1:05 p.m.
Royals’ feature matchup: Dodgers vs. Royals, March 17 at 6:05 p.m.
Rangers’ most expensive ticket: $58 for seats behind home plate.
Rangers’ cheapest ticket: $11 for lawn seating.
Royals’ most expensive ticket: $58 for premium seating behind home plate.
Royals’ cheapest ticket: $15.50 for lawn seats.
Feature food: Various vendors along the third base line.
Fun fact: Surprise Stadium is hosting the Big 12 Conference baseball tournament for the first time.
Pregame and postgame activities: Visit the Surprise Community Park-Pickle Ball Courts nearby.
Tempe Diablo Stadium
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Year Opened: 1969
Capacity: 9,558
Address: 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, 85282
Parking: Costs $10 to $15 in the main lot.
Shaded seats: Find shade directly behind home plate, 15 rows up.
First matchup: Dodgers vs. Angels, Feb. 21 at 1:10 p.m.
Feature matchup: Dodgers vs. Angels on Feb. 21 at 1:10 p.m. – already sold out.
Most expensive tickets: $68 for seats behind home plate.
Cheapest ticket: $14 for outfield lawn seats; natural shade from trees available.
Feature food: Signature helmet nachos and Chick-fil-A available inside.
Fun fact: The oldest spring training stadium in the Cactus League and third oldest in the nation.
Pregame and postgame activities: Explore Tempe Town Lake or the Desert Botanical Gardens.
This article first appeared on Cronkite News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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