Spring Training in Scottsdale — Stadium & Salt River Fields

Why Scottsdale Is the Center of Cactus League Baseball

If you only have time for one home base during Cactus League spring training, make it Scottsdale. No other city packs this much baseball into such a walkable, polished package. You get the San Francisco Giants playing in a classic downtown ballpark and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies sharing a sleek modern complex just up the road — all within easy reach of resorts, patios, and one of the best nightlife strips in metro Phoenix. Spring training typically runs mid-February through late March (in 2026 it ran roughly February 20 to March 24), so plan a long weekend and let the rest of the Cactus League come to you.

Scottsdale Stadium — Home of the Giants

Scottsdale Stadium sits right in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, and that location is its superpower. It's genuinely walkable to Old Town, so you can stroll from brunch to first pitch and from the seventh-inning stretch straight to a rooftop bar. The intimate, tree-shaded park draws devoted Giants fans every spring, and the grass berm beyond the outfield is the cheapest, most relaxed way to take in a game with kids in tow.

Cactus League pricing is dynamic, so seats cost more when a marquee opponent like the Dodgers or Cubs is in town. Buy early for those dates, and check the official Giants site for the season schedule before you lock in travel.

Salt River Fields — D-backs and Rockies

About 15 minutes northeast on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the modern counterpoint to downtown's old-school charm. It's a shared, state-of-the-art complex where the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies both train, which means there's almost always a game on. Wide concourses, mountain views, and generous lawn seating make it one of the most comfortable parks in the league. Lawn and berm tickets are the budget pick here too — bring a blanket and arrive early for a good patch of grass.

Old Town: Dining and Nightlife

Old Town Scottsdale is where spring training nights come alive. Within a few blocks you'll find steakhouses, Sonoran-Mexican kitchens, craft-cocktail lounges, and patio bars made for a warm February evening. Pre-game, grab tacos or a burger near the stadium; post-game, the bar district hums with fans in opposing jerseys talking baseball. For curated picks across town, browse our best of Scottsdale roundups and the latest events calendar to see what else is happening during your visit.

Where to Stay

Scottsdale's range of resorts and boutique hotels makes it the ideal lodging hub. Stay in or near Old Town if being able to walk to Scottsdale Stadium matters most; choose a North Scottsdale or Talking Stick-area property if Salt River Fields is your priority. Either way you're within about an hour of all ten Cactus League ballparks — Sloan Park (Cubs) and Hohokam (Athletics) in Mesa, Tempe Diablo (Angels) in Tempe, and the West Valley parks like Camelback Ranch and Peoria — so day trips to other stadiums are easy.

Plan Your Trip

Mix a downtown Giants day game with a Salt River Fields afternoon, leave a night for Old Town, and you've got a perfect baseball weekend. Explore the wider Scottsdale region for more, and always confirm dates and tickets on each team's official site before you book.

Frequently asked questions

Which spring training teams play in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale hosts the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium in Old Town, plus the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies who share Salt River Fields just east of the city near the Talking Stick area.

When is Cactus League spring training in Scottsdale?

Cactus League games typically run from mid-February through late March each year. Schedules vary by team, so check the official team site or the Cactus League site to confirm exact dates before you book.

What are the cheapest spring training tickets in Scottsdale?

Lawn or berm seats are usually the cheapest option at both Scottsdale Stadium and Salt River Fields. Prices are dynamic and rise for popular matchups, so buying early often costs less.

Can I see multiple Cactus League teams while staying in Scottsdale?

Yes. All 10 Cactus League ballparks sit within about an hour of each other, so a Scottsdale home base makes it easy to catch Giants, Diamondbacks, Rockies, and visiting teams across the Valley.