We are so lucky here in the West Valley to have multiple baseball spring training facilities all within about 20 minutes of where we live. Even if you are not a die hard baseball fanatic, going to a game and sitting in the grassy open seating area is just good family fun at a reasonable price. It’s a picnic, a sporting event, family hang out time, and a chance to enjoy our amazing weather all rolled into one! Plus there are discount days, special events, and activities incorporated into certain games that make it even better. One more reason to go: If you remember to bring a glove, the kids might even score a practice ball. Choose a day, get your tickets, and head out to enjoy America's favorite pastime!
Surprise Stadium - Practice facility for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals
https://www.surprisestadium.com/
- Games run 2/21-3/22
- Lawn tickets $8, Seats range $13-$60
- Free parking
- Children 2 and up need a ticket
- Tons of family friendly promotions including: 1 K Fun Run on 3/6 at 7 pm / Pup Night to benefit Chance Shelter / Fireworks Night on 3/18 / Kids FREE Days (Feb. 21, 22) / Sunday Kids Run the Bases / Storytime Day Details
- Discounts offered on certain dates for: Educators, Military, First Responders Details
- Family Fun Pack Deal: Sundays only - $50 for 4 lawn tickets, hot dogs, popcorn and drinks Details
- Spring Training wraps up with a multi artist Out of the Park Music Fest on 3/21. Ticket info: https://outoftheparkmusicfest.com/
Camelback Ranch - Glendale - Practice facility for the L.A. Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
https://www.mlb.com/camelback-ranch
- Games run 2/21-3/22
- Tickets start at $17 (price varies by game and seating)
- Free parking
- Children 2 and younger are free
- Discounts offered: Military discounts Sun-Thu and West Valley Residents pricing for those with a Pass (Register in advance for the required Resident Pass here.)
- The public is invited to watch the teams practice for free any weekday beginning at 9 am
- You can buy a custom message for their Message board for $50
- Tons of photo opportunities as you approach the main entrance with special markers and giant bobble heads.
- Camelback Ranch is hosting BoomBall on March 28th!
Peoria Sports Complex - Practice facility for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners
https://www.peoriasportscomplex.com/home
- Games run 2/20-3/23
- Tickets start at $29
- Free parking
- Children 2 and younger are free
- Family friendly promotions including: Sunday Kids Run the Bases (plus the chance to be selected for other special activities) / Bark at the Park fundraiser to benefit animal welfare offered on 5 dates during the season / Book it to the Ballpark on 3/21 (donate a new or like new book and then you get to play catch on the infield after the game) Details here.
- Discounts offered on certain dates for: Educators, Military, Veterans, First Responders, Medical Professionals Details here.
- Peoria residents get a 25% discount on 4 tickets Details here.
- The public is invited to watch the teams practice for free any weekday on their practice fields. Practice times vary depending on game schedules so verify before heading over here.
- You can buy a custom message for their Score Board for $50
For info on Goodyear’s Spring Training, click here!
Here's another way to hit a home run:
Many of the restaurants and businesses at Westgate Entertainment District offer discounts to customers who can show a SAME DAY spring training baseball ticket! The ticket can be digital or paper. Some of the participating business that are particularly kid friendly include RazzleberrieZ Frozen Yogurt, Johnny Rockets, As You Wish Pottery, Bruester's Ice Cream, and HteaO. For the full list of businesses and all the details go to https://westgateaz.com/baseball/. These promotions run through March 24th.
