Spring training 2022: Here's how to get tickets to all the teams playing in metro Phoenix
Ready to soak up the sun while watching your favorite baseball team? Missed those ballpark hotdogs? Finally: MLB spring training 2022 is set to kick off in metro Phoenix.
The return of baseball comes after a lengthy standoff between Major League Baseball and the players’ association. On March 10, both parties agreed to terms for a new collective bargaining agreement, ending a 99-day deadlock.
Fifteen teams play their spring training games at 10 ballparks around the Valley, so there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy a day in the sun. Here’s how to get tickets to spring training 2022 games in metro Phoenix.
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When is Cactus League spring training 2022?
Spring training games will be played March 17-April 5. Opening day of the regular season will be April 7. Players began reporting to camps in Arizona and Florida on March 11 and official workouts started March 14.
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When do spring training tickets go on sale?
Season tickets are already on sale, as are single-game tickets at some ballparks. Check your favorite team's website for more information. The Arizona Diamondbacks said their Cactus League tickets will go on sale March 15.
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How much do spring training tickets cost?
Ticket prices vary based on a number of factors: the team, stadium, day of week and time of day. You could get a $12 general admission ticket to a Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Fields of Phoenix or a prime seat for a San Francisco Giants weekend game at Scottsdale Stadium for $80 or more.
Where do I buy spring training tickets?
Go to your favorite team's website, or go to https://cactusleague.com, which has a page for each team. You also can buy tickets on each ballpark's website (see the list below). If your preferred date is sold out, try a reseller such as Stub Hub.
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Spring training COVID-19 protocols
The Cactus League has no official COVID-19 requirements for fans at spring training games. Individual venues are free to set their own rules.
“The Cactus League is monitoring the COVID-19 situation," said Bridget Binsbacher, Cactus League executive director. "At this time, we do not anticipate attendance restrictions for the 2022 Cactus League season.
"As for COVID-19 protocols, fans are advised to check with their respective ballparks ahead of time.”
Where is spring training in Arizona?
Arizona Diamondbacks: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. 480-270-5000, https://saltriverfields.com.
Chicago Cubs: Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa. 480-668-0500, https://www.mlb.com/cubs/sloan-park.
Chicago White Sox: Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 623-302-5000, https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/spring-training/ballpark.
Cincinnati Reds: Goodyear Ballpark,1933 S. Ballpark Way. 623-882-3130,
https://www.mlb.com/reds/spring-training/ballpark
Cleveland Guardians: Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. 623-882-3130, https://www.mlb.com/reds/spring-training/ballpark.
Colorado Rockies: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. 480-270-5000, https://saltriverfields.com.
Kansas City Royals: Surprise Recreation Campus,15960 N. Bullard Ave. 623-222-2222, https://www.mlb.com/royals/spring-training/ballpark.
Los Angeles Angels: Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe. 480-350-5265, https://www.mlb.com/angels/spring-training/ballpark.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 623-302-5000, https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/spring-training/ballpark.
Milwaukee Brewers: American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3600 N. 51st Ave. 623-245-5500, https://www.mlb.com/brewers/spring-training/ballpark.
Oakland Athletics: Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa. 480-644-4451, https://www.mlb.com/athletics/spring-training/ballpark.
San Diego Padres: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. 623-773-8700, https://www.mlb.com/padres/spring-training/ballpark.
San Francisco Giants: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. 480-312-2586, https://www.mlb.com/giants/spring-training/ballpark.
Seattle Mariners: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. 623-773-8700, https://www.mlb.com/mariners/spring-training/ballpark.
Texas Rangers: Surprise Recreation Campus,15960 N. Bullard Ave. 623-222-2222, https://www.mlb.com/rangers/spring-training/ballpark.
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