Diablo Stadium TempeLos Angeles Angels Spring Training is a Devilishly Good Time
It's a great spot to catch a game for several reasons, whether you're a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fan or not. Tempe Diablo Stadium is centrally located in the Phoenix Valley and is only a ten minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. It's also quickly and easily reached by driving just a few blocks off of Interstate 10.
Tempe Diablo Stadium is a nice place to take in a baseball game with its comfortable, spacious layout and picturesque views of the mountain it sits below. Plus, Tempe Stadium is said to have the best hot dogs in the Cactus League. Although first used for spring training in 1969, the park has undergone several renovations, with the most recent in 2005. Improvements included new state of the art seating, a new sound system and expanded practice fields. View the current Angels spring training schedule.
The lawn area is in left field and seats 2,500. This is unreserved open seating. All of the 7,285 stadium seats have backs and there's even a picnic area with umbrella-topped tables on the left side outfield. You'll need to get to the stadium plenty early in order to get one of these coveted spots. There isn't a lot of shade at Diablo Tempe Stadium. So, be sure to wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses here. The spots that generally get shade are the last few rows of the stadium plus roughly the seven or eight rows behind home plate.
Besides hot dogs, there is pretty much the basic ballpark fare of hamburgers, peanuts and beer. There are lots of concessions though, so you shouldn't have to wait too long to get your food.
However, there are two spots that can be good. So, plan to get to the ballpark early while the players are still warming up and wait around down by the first and third base lines. The players may take a break and come over to sign your stuff. The Angels dugout is on the right field side.
Tempe Stadium's parking lots fill up quickly. So you may have to park in the lots of the adjacent business complex or even on city streets. As you might expect, it can take awhile to find a space and to walk to you the stadium, so be sure to give yourself extra time.
Hotels Near Tempe Diablo Stadium
There are several good hotels near Angels spring training. Tempe is also home to Arizona State University and the Fiesta Bowl, so there are numerous Tempe hotels downtown too. These venues mean there can be a lot of demand for rooms, so it's best to book your lodging in advance.
Activities Near Tempe Diablo StadiumFor a relaxing and cooling escape after a day under the sun, try a soothing treatment at the Narande Spa at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort (2000 Westcourt Way, 602-431-2357).
It only takes a minute to drive up onto the butte above Diablo Stadium Tempe where The Buttes Resort is perched. The Narande Spa offers all the typical spa services including massages, facials and wraps. The soothing aloe wrap with lavender is perfect for sun stressed skin. Another good spa close by is the Arizona Grand Spa, formerly known as the Phantom Horse Spa. Tucked away on the grounds of the sprawling Arizona Grand Resort, formerly called Point South Mountain Resort, this pleasant spa has its own private lap pool and fitness center. Spa treatments like the Sedona mud wrap are perfect for soothing sun-burned skin. Also close to Diablo Stadium Tempe is Arizona's largest, value-oriented mall, Arizona Mills Mall (5000 Arizona Mills Circle, 480-491-7300). This popular, giant, enclosed mall is located at the intersection of Highways US 60 and I-10. It has over 175 shops, restaurants and entertainment spots.
Dining Near Diablo Stadium TempeThe closest place to grab a bite to eat is at The Buttes Marriott Resort, right next door to Tempe Diablo Stadium.
The Buttes Market Café features casual dining. For nice dinner, Top of the Rock Restaurant offers fine American cuisine and great views from the highest point at the resort. Or, you can head south down Interstate 10 to the Arizona Grand Resort's Rustler's Roost. This Old West style steakhouse has plank wood floors, cowboy décor and even a live steer in a pen outside. On weekend evenings, you can listen to live music or watch the saloon style show. The food is hearty with steak, chicken, fish, and all the fixins. A full bar has big screen TVs and the outdoor patio has views that stretch all the way to the Superstition Mountains.
For even more restaurants and bars, head to downtown Tempe and the popular Mills Avenue District, just a 4.5 mile drive away. The wide variety of downtown Tempe restaurants includes:
See our Phoenix Municipal Stadium page for more downtown Tempe restaurant suggestions.
Diablo Stadium Tempe Fast FactsPurchase Los Angeles Angels Spring Training TicketsLocation: From the I-10 freeway take Broadway Exit. Go west on Broadway and turn left on 48th Street. Tempe Diablo Stadium is a 1/2-mile away on the left. Turn left on Alameda for ballpark entrance. The practice fields are next to Diablo Stadium Tempe; workouts generally begin at 9:30 a.m. Phone: 480-350-5205 Number of Seats: 9,315 Disabled Seating: Wheelchair seating is available in the Field MVP and Field Box Sections. See the entire Arizona Spring Training Schedule. Note: This information was accurate at the time of our publication. All contact information, availability, access, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the facility before making reservations and/or travel plans. Return to Arizona Spring Training Baseball Sites and Teams page from Diablo Stadium Tempe
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