Arizona Spring Training Baseball Locations and TeamsArizona Spring Training Sites Give Baseball Fans Plenty of Options
In the past, there were six teams playing in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, and the other three teams played in Tucson, 2½ hours south of Phoenix. However, in 2009, two teams - the Dodgers and the Indians - left Florida and joined the Cactus League for Arizona spring training baseball plus the Chicago White Sox left Tucson and moved north to Glendale. In 2010, the total number of Cactus League teams was fifteen as a new team moved to Phoenix. There are even more changes for 2011... Arizona Spring Training 2011There will be a new addition to the Cactus League's baseball spring training locations in 2011.
On July 23, 2009 the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies announced that are leaving Tucson in 2011 to share a new spring training facility east of Phoenix. The new spring training site is being built on land formerly occupied by the Pavilion Lakes Golf Club, just east of Scottsdale near Indian Bend Road and the Loop 101 Freeway, as per a memorandum of understanding between the two teams and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This is the first spring training site built on an Indian nation. The plans for the new 140-acre facility include an 11,000 seat stadium with sweeping views of several surrounding mountain ranges. Not only is the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Nation building the complex, but they will also operate it. The designers are HKS Architects, who also designed the Glendale Stadium-Camelback Ranch facility. The joint move of the Rockies and Diamondbacks in 2011 will mean that all Cactus League spring training teams will be located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Arizona Spring Training 2010The big change for Arizona spring training baseball 2010 was the addition of the Cincinnati Reds to the Cactus League.The Reds departed their former spring training home in Sarasota, Florida and began training at the Goodyear Ballpark, which they share with the Cleveland Indians. This is the first time that two teams from the same state are sharing a spring training ballpark. Looking for Arizona spring training tickets? Cactus League Spring Training tickets won't go on sale until sometime in the late fall. Below is a guide to all of the 2010 Arizona spring training baseball sites and the teams that play at each… Greater Phoenix Baseball Spring Training Locations
In 2009, Dodgers spring training and White Sox spring training moved to Glendale Stadium. This state-of-the-art ballpark is the largest spring training site with 13,500 seats, 14 practice fields and even a 2-acre lake.
As of 2009, the Cleveland Indians returned to Arizona spring training baseball, playing at the new Goodyear Ballpark. This became a two-team park when Cincinnati Reds spring training moved to Goodyear in 2010. The $108 million stadium has 10,000 seats, ample parking and even public art.
Home to Chicago Cubs spring training, this is the place to catch spring training fever. Loyal Cubs fans make every game a fun experience along with the Cactus League's only organist. Get your tickets early because these games sell out fast. Cubs schedule
This large, award-winning park is the spring home of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's not the fanciest Arizona spring training site but the 56-acre complex holds 8,000 fans and generally is not crowded. Special Brewers touches include sausage-costumed mascots, Milwaukee beer and their "secret sauce".
The Peoria Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners spring training and San Diego Padres spring training, was the first Arizona spring training baseball stadium to host two teams. It's a fan favorite for its spacious, family-friendly stadium and diversity of restaurants, shops and entertainment next door.
Home to the Oakland A's, this family-friendly Arizona spring training baseball stadium has a nice grassy picnic area, shaded seating, and a good selection of microbrewed beers. Pre- or post-game, explore nearby Papago Park, which has hiking trails, picnic areas, a firefighting museum and the Phoenix Zoo.
See San Francisco Giants spring training at Scottsdale Stadium and you'll get the most upscale Arizona spring training experience in all of the Cactus League. A "see and be seen" crowd, happy hour atmosphere and diverse food and drink make for party time at this popular baseball camp.
The family-friendly stadium is a two team park, hosting both the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. It's spacious and has great amenities including grassy lawn seating, a merry-go-round in the right field concourse and plenty of free parking.
Diablo Stadium is the home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It's a great spot to catch an Arizona spring training baseball game because its centrally located, easily reached, comfortable and spacious, has great hot dogs and scenic views of the Tempe Buttes.
New Diamondbacks & Rockies Spring Training Site In 2011, both the Diamondbacks and Rockies will leave Tucson for a new ballpark. They'll share a stadium on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community east of Phoenix - the first MLB teams to have a spring training site on Native American lands.
Arizona Spring Training Map of the Greater Phoenix Spring Training Locations
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