You have heard about Phoenix as of the capital of Arizona or for its attractions, or for the desert adventures close by. But did you know Phoenix is also a popular destination for Spring Training. So whether you are visiting for business or for pleasure, why not take advantage of Spring Training on your next visit in Phoenix.
What is Spring Training?
Before the start of the official Baseball season, teams have to practice. Spring Training is a series of baseball games organized for teams to warm up for the season, but also for new players to audition and get noticed. This series of games attracts the attention of a lot of fans. During Spring Training you can attend games of your favorite teams for a lot cheaper than season games.
Spring Training starts mid February and ends in April, when the baseball season starts. There are 2 famous destinations for Spring Training. One is in Florida, the other is in Phoenix, and each one gathers about 15 league teams, which become the Arizona’s Cactus League versus the Florida’s Grapefruit League.
Spring Training teams playing the Arizona’s Cactus League:
Los Angeles Dodger and Los Angeles Angels
Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs
Seattle Mariners
Colorado Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Schedule of the Spring Training Games in Phoenix
March 6: Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants;
March 7: Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds;
March 8: Brewers vs. Seattle Mariners;
March 11: Brewers vs. Oakland A’s;
March 12: Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
March 13: Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies;
March 15: Brewers vs. Cleveland Indians;
March; 19: Brewers vs. Los Angeles Angels;
March 20: Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals;
March 21: Brewers vs. Chicago White Sox;
March 22: Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers;
March 26: Brewers vs. San Diego Padres;
March 27: Brewers vs. Texas Rangers;
March 29: Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants;
March 31: Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs;
April 1: Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Tickets prices go from $8 to $21.
Schedule of the Spring Training Games in Glendale
March 5: White Sox vs. Dodgers;
March 6: Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox;
March 7: White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs;
March 8: White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners;
March 9; Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies;
March 10: Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks;
March 11: White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians;
March 12: Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds;
March 13: White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers;
March 14: Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers;
March 15: White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals;
March 16: White Sox vs. Colorado Rockies;
March 17: Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox;
March 18: Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs;
March 19: White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs;
March 20: White Sox vs. San Diego Padres;
March 20: Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres;
March 21: Dodgers vs. Cleveland Indians;
March 22: Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels;
March 23: White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants;
March 24: White Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks;
March 25: Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers;
March 26: Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals;
March 27: Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners;
March 28: White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals;
March 29: White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels;
March 30: White Sox vs. Oakland A’s;
March 31: Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants
Tickets prices go from $10 to $47.
For more information about the Spring Training games in Arizona, about stadiums, parking and game schedules, read the Cactus League Spring Training Guide, and find a detailed schedule of all the games here.
So on your next visit to Phoenix, check out if you can attend one of those games.
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