While most Major League Baseball (MLB) teams conduct spring training in Florida, twelve teams have set up home base in the drier climate of Arizona.
Tickets to these games are usually very affordable, starting as low as $4 a seat, making them perfect ways to entertain a sports fan traveling on a budget. Even adding in the cost of a hot dog and beer can make a game a great deal for any baseball fan.
Several nights are also special games, with either giveaways or exhibition games against international teams from places like Australia or Europe.
Here’s a listing of Cactus League teams (named so due to the Arizona location) and where they play their home games during the spring:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Tucson Electric Park, Tucson, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $5 to $25
More Information: 866.672.1343
Chicago Cubs
Location: HoHoKam Stadium, Mesa, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $7 to $26
More Information: 480.964.4467
Chicago White Sox
Location: Camelback Ranch, Glendale, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $45
More Information: 623.877.8585
Cleveland Indians
Location: Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $35
More Information: 623.882.3130
Colorado Rockies
Location: Hi Corbett Field, Tucson, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $4 to $17
More Information: 800.388.7625
Kansas City Royals
Location: Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $7 to $23
More Information: 480.784.4444
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $6 to $28
More Information: 480.350.5205
Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Camelback Ranch, Glendale, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $40
More Information: 623.877.8585
Milwaukee Brewers
Location: Maryvale Baseball Park, Phoenix, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $21
More Information: 623.245.5555
Oakland A’s
Location: Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Phoenix, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $6 to $34
More Information: 602.392.0074
San Diego Padres
Location: Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $6 to $23
More Information: 623.773.8700
San Francisco Giants
Location: Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $28
More Information: 480.312.2580
Seattle Mariners
Location: Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $6 to $23
More Information: 623.773.8700
Texas Rangers
Location: Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ
2009 Ticket Prices: $7 to $23
More Information: 480.784.4444
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The lowest ticket prices are generally for lawn seats, with the highest prices being the prime viewing seats. Some of these venues may also charge for parking, generally $5 to $10 per car.
Not only are the Cactus League teams inexpensive to watch during their spring training, but since most of the stadiums are within an hour or two drive of each other, baseball fans can take in several games without a lot of effort or money. In fact, several teams share the same training location.
The 2009 spring training season for most of these teams runs from the end of February to the beginning of April. For complete schedules of all spring training games, visit the MLB official site.
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