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Things to Do in Phoenix

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About Phoenix

The Phoenix metropolitan area is a major sports and entertainment market blessed with year-round warm weather that supports an extensive calendar of outdoor and indoor events. Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix is home to the Suns and Mercury and hosts major concert tours and events throughout the year. Chase Field, with its retractable roof, keeps Diamondbacks fans cool during the searing Arizona summers and also stages concerts. State Farm Stadium in Glendale is home to the Cardinals and regularly hosts Super Bowls, the Fiesta Bowl, and large-scale concerts. The Valley is the Cactus League capital of spring training baseball, with 15 MLB teams playing across ten stadiums in the metro area each February and March, making it one of the best times to visit for sports fans. Mullett Arena at Arizona State University hosts the Coyotes and ASU hockey. The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix is a beautifully restored 1929 venue presenting concerts and cultural events. Comerica Theatre and Arizona Federal Theatre add mid-size concert options. The Scottsdale and Tempe entertainment districts offer nightlife and live music, with Tempe's Mill Avenue hosting bars and clubs near ASU. The Phoenix Open golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale each February is famous for its raucous 16th hole stadium and draws nearly 750,000 fans across the week, making it the best-attended event on the PGA Tour. October through April is the prime season for outdoor events given the comfortable temperatures.

Highlights

  • The Cactus League brings 15 MLB teams to the Valley for spring training each February and March
  • State Farm Stadium hosts the Cardinals, Super Bowls, and the Fiesta Bowl
  • The Waste Management Phoenix Open is the most-attended golf tournament in the world
  • Footprint Center anchors downtown Phoenix with Suns basketball and major concerts

Tips for Visiting Phoenix

Visit between October and April for comfortable outdoor event temperatures

Spring training tickets are far more affordable than regular season MLB games and offer intimate settings

Valley Metro light rail connects downtown Phoenix to Tempe and Mesa for several venue areas

Summer events are almost exclusively indoors due to extreme heat regularly exceeding 110F

Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix

What is Cactus League spring training?

Each February and March, 15 MLB teams hold spring training across ten stadiums in the Phoenix metro area including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Goodyear, and Surprise. Games are played in intimate settings with 7,000 to 12,000 seat stadiums, offering affordable tickets and close access to players.

What are the major venues in the Phoenix area?

Footprint Center seats about 18,422 for basketball and concerts downtown. Chase Field holds 48,519 for baseball. State Farm Stadium in Glendale seats 63,400 for football and up to 78,600 for events. Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale hosts concerts and events. Comerica Theatre and Arizona Federal Theatre serve the mid-size market.

When is the best time for events in Phoenix?

October through April is ideal with daytime temperatures between 60F and 85F. Spring training runs February through March. The Phoenix Open is in early February. Summer from June through September sees temperatures above 100F regularly, so indoor events at Footprint Center and Chase Field dominate. Football season starts in September.

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