Spring Training is one of the most unique aspects of a professional sport. Roughly a month of exhibition games all centered around Arizona or Florida.
Obviously we’re digging into the Cactus League, 15 major league teams in the Phoenix metro area and that many chances to meet all of the players. You hear about the deals or casual atmosphere of Spring Training games that lend itself to autographs or interactions with players.
The true experience of Spring Training is the open practices.
This is a time that fans are allowed on the backfields of the Spring Training facilities, getting to be just a few feet away from some of the greatest names in baseball today. No other time will you get a better chance at an autograph or interaction with players than open practices.
I’ll include my first workout dates for the Cactus League teams below from my other article.
I will share all the resources available and what tips I may have. Note, the information shared here is for the 2026 season and please abide by all posted rules for each facility.
Please review each site prior to heading out as access or schedules may change.
American Family Fields of Phoenix - Milwaukee Brewers
3805 N. 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
Brewers will take batting practice and other drills on practice fields 2 and 3 prior to home games. These are the closest practice fields to the actual ballpark. There is only access to these fields via gate on the east side by the unpaved lot, but there is no guarantee this will be unlocked.
On game days that the Brewers will be traveling, they will take batting practice around 10AM with the ballpark gates opening at 9AM.
The Brewers do not provide a specific page regarding practice, so this information is only gleamed from experiences online.
Camelback Ranch - Dodgers and White Sox
10710 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Dodgers practice fields are located on the east side of the facility, White Sox on the west side. This will be a very busy facility, the Dodgers have a stacked team that draws fans from all over the world. Plan accordingly and review their security policies.
Goodyear Ballpark - Guardians and Reds
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Goodyear ballpark is unique in that the practice fields are a decent walk south of the actual Spring Training Stadium. Plan accordingly.
Access opens at 9AM with practice fields 1 and 2.
Hohokam Stadium - Athletics
1235 N Center St
Mesa, AZ 85201
While there may be some practice taking place at Hohokam on game days, the majority of the A’s practice takes place at the Lew Wolff Training Complex, about a mile south.
Lew Wolff Training Complex
160 E Athletics Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Typically gates open at 8AM, but there is not enough information online to confirm this. However, this location is where the Arizona Complex League plays later in the year so do keep it in mind.
Peoria Sports Complex - Mariners and Padres
16101 North 83rd Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
The Peoria Sports Complex provides a comprehensive guide for practice. Generally open at 9:30AM, but varies on game days.
Salt River Fields - Diamondbacks and Rockies
7555 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Practice fields open at 9AM and the facility has provided a handy map for access routes.
Scottsdale Stadium - Giants
7408 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Gates open at 10AM for February practice sessions, otherwise dependent on game days. Access to players is very limited.
Sloan Park - Chicago Cubs
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
Sloan Park has perhaps the best information available for fans. They will post a daily schedule at the beginning of the day detailing where and when practices will be taking place. Lets you know exactly where to be.
Surprise Stadium - Royals and Rangers
15850 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
Gates open at 9:30AM for practice, schedule dependent upon game days. Per the website,
“Access to the Texas Rangers Practice facility is located on the East side of the Stadium complex off of Bullard Avenue and Tierra Buena. Kansas City Royals Practice Facility is located on the North West end of the Stadium complex off of Bullard Avenue and Buck O’Neil Way.”
Tempe Diablo Stadium - Los Angeles Angels
2200 W Alameda Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
Gates open at 9AM on non-game practice days. Practice fields are accessible from the main parking lot, but be prepared to walk.
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