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🌵 What Is the Cactus League?

The Cactus League is one of two MLB spring training leagues (the other being Florida’s Grapefruit League). Every year, teams head to Arizona to prepare for the regular season — and fans get rare, up-close access you simply don’t get during the regular season.

 

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⚾ 15 MLB Teams. One Incredible Metro Area.

All of these teams train right here across the Valley:

• Arizona Diamondbacks – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Scottsdale)

• Colorado Rockies – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Scottsdale)

• Chicago Cubs – Sloan Park (Mesa)

• Chicago White Sox – Camelback Ranch (Glendale)

• Cleveland Guardians – Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear)

• Cincinnati Reds – Goodyear Ballpark (Goodyear)

• Kansas City Royals – Surprise Stadium (Surprise)

• Texas Rangers – Surprise Stadium (Surprise)

• Los Angeles Angels – Tempe Diablo Stadium (Tempe)

• Los Angeles Dodgers – Camelback Ranch (Glendale)

• Milwaukee Brewers – American Family Fields of Phoenix (Maryvale)

• Oakland Athletics – Hohokam Stadium (Mesa)

• San Diego Padres – Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria)

• Seattle Mariners – Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria)

• San Francisco Giants – Scottsdale Stadium (Scottsdale)

The best part? You can catch multiple games in one day — most stadiums are within an hour of each other.

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☀️ Why Spring Training in Arizona Is Different

This isn’t just baseball. It’s an experience.

• Smaller stadiums (8,000–15,000 seats) = incredible views

• Easy player access, autograph sessions & open practices

• Perfect patio weather

• Combine games with golf, hiking, and great dining

• Tickets typically range from $15–$70

Whether you're in Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, or right in Phoenix — baseball is everywhere.

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🏡 A Local’s Perspective

After 25+ years selling real estate in the greater Phoenix area, I can tell you this: Spring Training season is when a lot of visitors fall in love with Arizona.

They come for baseball.
They stay for the lifestyle.

Blue skies. Mountain views. Walkable stadium districts. Outdoor living in February.

And every year, I meet people who say, “We came for Spring Training… now we’re thinking about buying here.”

That’s the magic of the Cactus League.

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If you’re planning to visit in 2026 and need recommendations on where to stay, eat, or explore around your favorite team’s stadium — I’m happy to help.

See you at the ballpark. ⚾🌵

— David Thomas
Greater Phoenix Metro Realtor