Chase Field

Phoenix, Arizona

Sky Harbor International Airport

4 miles/10 minute drive to Chase Field

Hotels – the following lodging is within walking distance to Chase Field.

Unlimited  budget- there are currently no 5-star hotels within a close proximity of Chase Field

Moderate budget

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Wyndham - Phoenix Downtown

Chaser budget traveler

SpringHill Suites - Phoenix Downtown

Hotel San Carlos- ask about the ghost story!

Super 8 Motel Phoenix
 

Parking

When entering downtown Phoenix, look for electronic message boards on the highway and streets to direct you to the best route to avoid traffic. Street, paid lots and garage parking is available around Chase Field and Copper Square. Parking can range from $5 to $25 on a typical day. Look east of the stadium for the least inexpensive lots (between Washington and the railroad tracks).

Ballpark Chasers Tip: with so many hotels near Chase Field, avoid driving and parking by choosing a hotel within walking distance to the stadium. Otherwise, we have reports of free parking southwest of the stadium, on Grant  St. between 2nd & 3rd (only about a 10 minute walk from here).

 

Dining

Pizza Bianco is one of the local favorites. It is a small pizza joint about 2 blocks North of Chase Field and therfore very difficult to get seating before a Diamondback game. Come several hours before game time to get a seat (seriously)! One of the most unique atmospheres in all of baseball lies across the street from Chase Field (Westside). Sliders American Grill is the place to be before and after a Diamondbacks game.

If looking to dine with a ballpark view, check out Friday’s Front Row Sports Grill, located just behind the left field grandstand. Friday’s is a great spot and open year-round but if eating during the game, we suggest calling ahead. Other fun options within the park include Cactus Corn flavored popcorn, Fatburgers and Peter Piper Pizza. Don’t forget the Ballpark Chasers Meal: a Gordon Biersch burger, fries and a Gordon Biersch beer (located in section 121 & 314).

 

Tickets

Ballpark Chasers around the Phoenix area tell us that box office tickets and scalpers are easy to come by over the past several seasons. However, to guarantee your seat and to take advantage of our special 10% discount, head over to Barry's Tickets. Check out Barrystickets.com for Pheonix Arizona event tickets on sale now.

Ballpark Chasers Fun Fact: The famous RideNow Powersports Pool located in center field, is actually a suite and can only be purchased as a group package. This one of a kind package seats up to 35 people and will only set you back a cool $6000-$7000!

 

Weather

The last time we checked, Phoenix was in the middle of the desert! Therefore, desert equals HOT weather! Throughout downtown, local businesses have misters spraying water outside for their customers. Average temperatures are over 100 degrees in the months of June, July, August and September. We highly suggest planning a trip in the months of April or May. On the other hand, Chase Field does have a retractable roof and air conditioning inside the ballpark for a more enjoyable experience.

 

Local Attractions

Within walking distance of the stadium lies Heritage Park. This is home of the Arizona Science center and IMAX Theater. Also close by is Copper Square- more great restaurants and an AMC Theatre to catch a flick. If you are feeling a little tired (or just too hot to walk), hop on a Rickshaw!

To work off some of those greasy ballpark foods, take advantage of wonderful hiking trails surrounding the Phoenix area. Some of the top rated include: Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, Summit Trail and Echo Canyon Trail. Another great way to get a view of the desert is through the Arizona Bound Jeep Tours! Also top rated attractions from locals and tourists are the Phoenix Zoo and the Botanical Gardens.

Ballpark Chasers Trip Suggestion

If you are traveling a great distance to come to Arizona, we highly recommend turning Chase Field into the West Coast 4 Ballpark Chaser vacation. This includes traveling to Petco Park in San Diego, Angels Stadium in Anaheim and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The longest stretch of a drive is from San Diego to Phoenix. That takes roughly 5 hours (356 miles).  Find the cheapest plane ticket to any of these four destinations and get a rental car with good gas mileage!

If you want to stay within Arizona during your trip, try driving to Tucson for some Sidewinders baseball (AAA- Diamondbacks).