Tom Galvin’s thoughts on Chase Field being part of a bigger picture. Maybe the district as a Coyotes 2.0 option?
Tom Galvin’s thoughts on Chase Field being part of a bigger picture. Maybe the district as a Coyotes 2.0 option?
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Here is [Craig Morgan’s reaction](https://x.com/craigsmorgan/status/1917600921737195875?s=46) to Galvin’s column.
“Interesting thoughts from Tom Galvin that could also impact the Valley’s efforts to bring the NHL back.”
And the column…
[Arizona can keep the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. But that only solves 1 problem](https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2025/04/30/arizona-diamondbacks-chase-field-funding-sports/83343623007/).
It’s not uncommon to have this sort of structure. Las Vegas Stadium Authority, Maryland Stadium Authority, etc. it’s essentially a quasi-governmental agency that has a board made up of local government officials, team owners, and sometimes even university or other officials. You have to have a way to fund these stadiums but these stadiums can be built with very favorable interest rates because it’s a quasi-governmental agency so it’s an attractive option all around.
Yes that’s a good idea to have them back in Downtown Phoenix
That convention center south building is just itching to get knocked down.
Concerned this will mean the Dbacks and a potential hockey franchise would move to Glendale if that’s the case, since that would be the easiest option (refitting Desert Diamond arena for hockey and building a baseball field next to Statefarm)