MLB
Stadium Guide
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Phoenix, Arizona
Opened
March 31, 1998
Capacity of
48,519
Best way there
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Two hours early on Saturdays.
Bag policy
Clear bags only, 12" × 6" × 12"
Clutches up to 4.5" × 6.5" are OK too.
Food & water
Yes: small food items and sealed water
Plain water only. No metal or glass containers.
Parking
$10–$30
Downtown Phoenix garages and lots.
Nearest airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) · 4 mi
About 10 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper deck sections 301–320
Mid-infield.
Chase Field sits in the heart of downtown Phoenix and has been home to the Arizona Diamondbacks since 1998. It was a genuine engineering feat when it opened — the first MLB ballpark to combine a retractable roof with a natural grass playing surface, a necessity given Phoenix summers that regularly push past 110°F. The roof makes it one of the most weather-proof venues in baseball, with the interior kept at a comfortable temperature regardless of what's happening outside.
The stadium holds about 48,500 fans and features a pool and hot tub beyond the right-center field fence — a uniquely Arizona touch that can be rented for groups. Downtown Phoenix has grown considerably around it, with Roosevelt Row's art scene, sports bars, and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Light rail stops directly outside, making it one of the easiest MLB parks to reach without a car.
Sky Harbor is just 4 miles from Chase Field. Rideshare runs $12–20. Valley Metro Light Rail also connects the airport to downtown via the 44th St/Washington station.
Accessible parking is in the Chase Field garage and adjacent lots, with ADA spaces reservable in advance. Drop-off is on 4th St near the home plate entrance. Contact the D-backs at (602) 462-6500 or dbacks.com/accessibility.
Downtown garages and surface lots are mostly a 5–10 minute walk. The ballpark's own garage is on 4th St. Rates run $10–30 depending on proximity and day. Parking is easy by MLB standards.
Traditional tailgating isn't really a thing here, with limited lot space downtown. Pregame happens in bars and restaurants around Footprint Center and along Washington St.
Valley Metro Light Rail stops are within an 8-minute walk of Chase Field and connect Tempe, Mesa and the airport. Service is extended on game days. Check valleymetro.org.
Chase Field is walkable from hotels on Central Ave, the convention center area and Roosevelt Row. Summers are brutal, though: even 10 minutes at first pitch in July or August is sweaty. The retractable roof and A/C help inside.
Bike parking is near the Chase Field entrances. The terrain is flat, and the bike lane network is growing around Roosevelt Row and the downtown core.
Sealed plastic bottles of plain, non-carbonated water, empty plastic water bottles and sealed single-serve juice boxes are allowed.
Small food items in an approved clear bag are allowed. No metal or glass containers.
Clear bag policy: one clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12” x 6” x 12” or a clear gallon freezer bag. Small clutch purses up to 4.5” x 6.5” are also allowed. All bags are searched. Approved bags: dbacks.com/clearbag.
The air-conditioned lower bowl is close to the action. Sections 110–118 behind the plate have the best sightlines, and with the roof closed for most summer games every seat is comfortable.
Sightlines stay clean from the upper deck, with a full field view at a fraction of the Field Box price. Good for a casual game, and it's air-conditioned.
Avoid the far upper deck corners, where the angle gets steep. There are no pole obstructions. The outfield bleachers are lively and affordable but far from the infield.
With the roof closed (May through September), sun and shade don't matter. When it's open, right field and first base catch afternoon sun while third base shades earlier. Spring and fall open-roof games are very pleasant.
From late spring through early fall, the roof is closed and it's a comfortable 72°F inside. Spring and October open-roof games are beautiful. On shoulder-season dates, check roof status if you're heat-sensitive.
Section 130 - Home of the D-bat dog, an 18 inch corn dog with bacon, jalapeño and cheddar.
Section 121 - Burgers, tacos, sandwiches and vegetarian options.
Section 126 - 18 inch sharable hot dogs like the All Day Breakfast Dog, Reuben Some Dirt On It Dog and S.I. Cover Dog.
A swimming pool beyond right-center field can be rented for groups to watch the game while in the water. One of the most distinctive features at any MLB ballpark.
An interactive pitching zone where fans can test their arm against MLB-level targets and get their speed clocked. Worth a stop, especially with kids in tow.
An outdoor patio on the upper concourse with views of the Phoenix skyline and the playing field. One of the best spots for a drink on a warm desert evening.
A shaded right field seating area powered by rooftop solar panels — a nod to Phoenix's sunshine. Great option on hot days when shade is at a premium.
The D-backs' mascot zone near the outfield is packed with games and kid-friendly activities, with appearances from Baxter the Bobcat throughout the game day.
The Honeywell Sandlot (Upper Concourse, left field, past Section 332) has Futures Field for wiffle ball and base-running on a mini Chase Field (60" and under), a Kids Playground with two clubhouses and four slides (48" and under, age 3+), a Toddler Playground with a Baxter slide and glove tunnel (36" and under), and a big-league-style batting cage. New for 2026: a self-serve cotton candy and popcorn machine and a kids menu near the Sandlot.
Also: a pool and hot tub behind the right-field fence (rentable as a private suite), a two-story Peter Piper Pizza Playhouse with Baxter's Clubhouse in center field, and a left-field picnic area where you can bring your own food. D-backs Kids Club (ages 15 and under, free) is at Sections 106 and 329. Kids Run the Bases follows every Sunday home game, benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital.
A new kids menu launched near the Sandlot in 2026, alongside self-serve cotton candy and popcorn machines.
Nursing: No dedicated room. Check availability at the Suite Level. Nursing is protected under Arizona law anywhere in the stadium.
Changing tables: In all-inclusive restrooms on the main concourse (near 109 & 135), suite level (across from suite 55) and upper concourse (near 306 & 350).
Strollers: Welcome, but keep aisles clear.
Sensory/quiet space: Sensory room opened for 2026. Consider noise-cancelling headphones for the lights, music and crowd noise.
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