PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Baseball season is back, and it’s time to hit the road to cheer on your favorite team or visit your favorite Cactus League stadium this year!
Spring training is in full swing, so Good Morning Arizona is highlighting all 10 Cactus League stadiums to get you ready for baseball season. From new merchandise, to new foods, to new things to do, there’s plenty of family fun at every ballpark.
Salt River Fields – Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies
Cheer on your hometown Diamondbacks, or the Rockies if you’re a Colorado native, at beautiful Salt River Fields this year! The stadium is located near Pima Road and Via de Ventura, just west of the Loop 101.
Some of the most highly-anticipated spring training games this year at Salt River include the national team matchups against MLB squads. Team USA will be battling the Rockies on March 4, while Team Mexico will square off against the Diamondbacks on March 3.
The fan experience is fit for not just native Arizonans, but from people visiting all over the country. And that includes food options! This year, Chicagoans can enjoy a Chicago cheesesteak, filled with beef, cheese sauce, onions, peppers and giardiniera. Or for Texans, grab the new Texas dog, topped with ranch beans, barbecue sauce and crispy coleslaw. For spicy lovers, try a burger with a southwest flair, topped with delicious green chiles.
Sloan Park – Home of the Chicago Cubs
Sloan Park attracts thousands of die-hard Cubbie fans every year, or even those who just want to experience a Chicago game in the desert. The stadium is located near Rio Salado Parkway and Dobson Road.
One of the main attractions is right when you walk through the gates, where fans are greeted with a sign nearly identical to the iconic Wrigleyville sign!
This year, fans can grab Cubs gear with a southwest flair. T-shirts, hoodies and hats have unique Cactus League designs on them, like desert cacti and flowers that blend with iconic Cubs imagery.
A unique fan experience available for visitors is the chance to visit the backfields before gates open. Fans can check Sloan Park’s daily schedule to see where workouts will be held and even catch a glimpse of their favorite players.
One series fans won’t want to miss is when the New York Yankees travel to the desert to end the Cactus League season. Fans can catch the Cubs host the Yankees on March 23 and 24.
One of the main things people go to the ballpark for is food, of course! Chefs at Sloan Park are fusing Arizona and Chicago flavors together to create delicious eats. Some items include the Sonoran dog, carne asada elote fries, green chile bison burger and a “walking taco!”
Stay tuned with Good Morning Arizona as we highlight each stadium every week.
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