Spring Training

Cactus League Spring Training

Spring Training baseball 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. And this website has everything fans need to enjoy one game or several during the 2014 Spring Training season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Opened in February 2011, Salt River Fields is the new spring training home for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

Located on a 140-acre site, Salt River Fields lies in the heart of the East Valley, near the Pima-Loop 101 Freeway and Indian Bend Road. Owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Salt River Fields is the first Major League Baseball Spring Training facility built on Native American land.

Chicago Cubs

Date of record ticket sales and team played:
193,993 season attendance record (2005)
12,632 sell-out crowds (frequently!)

Name of field:
Dwight Patterson Field, father of the Cactus League

Chicago White Sox

Seating Capacity: 13,500

Year Opened: 2009

Number of practice fields
12 Total; 2 Major League and 4 Minor League for each team

Noteable Facts:
Camelback Ranch-Glendale became the White Sox’ home following the 2008 baseball season. The club had previously played games in Tucson.

Cincinnati Reds

Fan Friendly Atmosphere
Fans young and old are sure to gravitate to Goodyear Ballpark because it's all about them. Kids Run the Bases after every Saturday and Sunday game. Selected games throughout the season offer fans a chance to get player autographs.

Distinctive Seating Areas
The ground level concourse provides a 360 degree view of the field with all lower-bowl seating and several distinctive areas for fans to enjoy the game.

Cleveland Indians

All seating is lower-bowl, so fans can be as close to the action as possible. The premium and club seating sections include extra-wide, cushioned seats and in-seat service for food and beverages.

2009 marked the return of the Tribe to Arizona, with its move from Winter Haven, Florida. The Indians had previously trained in Arizona from 1947 to 1992. The Tribe is back!

Colorado Rockies

Opened in February 2011, Salt River Fields is the new spring training home for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

Located on a 140-acre site, Salt River Fields lies in the heart of the East Valley, near the Pima-Loop 101 Freeway and Indian Bend Road. Owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Salt River Fields is the first Major League Baseball Spring Training facility built on Native American land.

Kansas City Royals

Charities supported by the Sundancers:
DreamCatcher Park and Arizona Special Olympics

Date of record attendance:
March 23, 2003 (vs. Arizona Diamondbacks)

Name of field:
Billy Parker Field, First Parks and Recreation Director in Surprise and Professional Baseball Player with the Angels and Yankees

Los Angeles Angels

Angels have set attendance records for the past three consecutive years at Tempe Diablo Stadium

Newsweek Magazine Rated Tempe Diablo the Best Spring Training Venue in the Country in Feb. 2003

The Angels use the First Base Dugout and the Visitors use the 3rd Base Dugout.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers hold the Cactus League all-time single game attendance record of 13,721 fans, set on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

The Dodgers portion of the facility features 3 Major League practice fields, one of which features the exact field dimensions of Dodger Stadium, plus 3 Minor League practice fields.

Oakland Athletics

Willie Mays hit the first Spring Training home run at Phoenix Muni. The light poles are from the Polo Grounds in New York.
2014 will be the last Oakland Athletic’s Spring Training season at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

San Diego Padres

Spring Training season begins with the annual Charity Game between the Padres and Mariners. Proceeds from the Charity Game, along with revenues generated throughout Spring Training, are donated to local community youth programs through Peoria Diamond Club’s highly successful grant program. The Charity Game has contributed to over $1,500,000 in donations to local charities since their inception.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to play at the stadium for an additional 20 years, through 2025, with an option to extend the lease to 2035. Scottsdale Stadium is consistently one of the top attended venues in Arizona's Cactus League.

There are over 200 trees located on the 11 acres of the stadium property.

Scottsdale offers trolley service to ballgames from several downtown Scottsdale Locations.

Seattle Mariners

Spring Training season begins with the annual Charity Game between the Padres and Mariners. Proceeds from the Charity Game, along with revenues generated throughout Spring Training, are donated to local community youth programs through Peoria Diamond Club’s highly successful grant program. The Charity Game has contributed to over $1,500,000 in donations to local charities since their inception.

Texas Rangers

Date of record ticket sales and team played:
March 21, 2008 (LA Angels vs. Texas Rangers)

Name of field:
Billy Parker Field, First Parks and Recreation Director in Surprise and Professional Baseball Player with the Angels and Yankees