Where to Stay for Arizona Spring Training: Best Cities, Stadiums & Rentals

Choosing where to stay for Arizona Spring Training starts with one question: Which teams do you want to see?

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The Cactus League brings 15 Major League Baseball teams to 10 ballparks across Greater Phoenix. Those stadiums stretch from Surprise and Goodyear in the West Valley to Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe farther east. Staying in the wrong part of the metro area can mean spending considerably more of your baseball trip in the car.

That makes Spring Training accommodation different from an ordinary Phoenix vacation. A Scottsdale hotel might make sense for a Giants fan attending games at Scottsdale Stadium, while a furnished home in Surprise or West Phoenix can be much more logical for fans following teams such as the Royals, Rangers, Dodgers, White Sox, Mariners or Padres.

This guide compares the major Spring Training areas by ballpark, team and trip style so you can choose a base around the games you actually intend to attend.

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Arizona Spring Training Teams, Stadiums and Cities

Arizona’s Cactus League currently consists of 15 MLB teams sharing 10 facilities across Greater Phoenix.

Ballpark	Spring Training team(s)	Area
Surprise Stadium	Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers	Surprise
Peoria Sports Complex	Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres	Peoria
Camelback Ranch-Glendale	Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox	Glendale / West Phoenix
Goodyear Ballpark	Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds	Goodyear
American Family Fields of Phoenix	Milwaukee Brewers	West Phoenix
Scottsdale Stadium	San Francisco Giants	Scottsdale
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick	Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies	Scottsdale
Sloan Park	Chicago Cubs	Mesa
Hohokam Stadium	Athletics	Mesa
Tempe Diablo Stadium	Los Angeles Angels	Tempe

The official Cactus League schedule and map should be your starting point once dates for your travel year are published. The league’s 2026 season has concluded, and as of August 2026, it says the 2027 schedule will be released in the coming months.

Quick Guide: Where Should You Stay?

Your Spring Training plans	Area to consider
Royals or Rangers games	Surprise
Mariners or Padres games	Peoria
Dodgers or White Sox games	Glendale / West Phoenix
Guardians or Reds games	Goodyear / Avondale
Brewers games	West Phoenix
Several West Valley ballparks	West Phoenix, Glendale or Avondale
Giants games	Scottsdale
Diamondbacks or Rockies games	Scottsdale
Cubs or Athletics games	Mesa
Angels games	Tempe
Mix of East and West Valley games	Choose after mapping your exact schedule
Large family or group	Consider a furnished home near your highest-priority ballparks

There is no universally correct Spring Training base. The useful question is which location minimizes travel for your particular combination of games.

Staying in Surprise for Royals and Rangers Spring Training

Surprise is the Spring Training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Surprise Stadium is at 15930 N. Bullard Avenue according to the current official Cactus League stadium map.

For fans primarily following either club, staying in Surprise removes much of the logic for choosing central Phoenix or Scottsdale simply because those destinations are better known to out-of-state visitors.

Surprise is especially worth considering for a multi-game trip centered on the northwestern side of the Valley. Peoria Sports Complex is also on this side of the metro area, making a Surprise or northwest Valley base more useful for fans mixing Royals, Rangers, Mariners and Padres games than it would be for someone following the Giants or Cubs.

HighVoltageArea currently has furnished rental inventory in Surprise. Browse the current Surprise and West Valley rentals and compare the exact property location against your planned games.

Who Should Consider Surprise?

Surprise makes the most sense for dedicated Royals and Rangers fans, families who prefer a residential base, and visitors whose game schedule is concentrated in the northwest Valley.

It is less logical as a base if most of your tickets are for Scottsdale, Mesa or Tempe.

Staying in Peoria for Mariners and Padres Spring Training

Peoria Sports Complex is the Spring Training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue.

For Mariners and Padres fans, Peoria provides the obvious proximity advantage. It can also work as a northwestern base for trips that include games in Surprise.

Peoria Sports Complex offers another Spring Training experience that is easy to overlook when planning solely around game tickets: team practices. During the 2026 season, the Padres and Mariners practice fields opened to the public, with free admission during designated hours. Future practice access and hours should be verified before each trip because schedules change by season and game day.

If watching morning workouts is an important part of your trip, staying near your team’s training complex can matter just as much as staying near the stadium.

Staying in Glendale or West Phoenix for Dodgers and White Sox Spring Training

Camelback Ranch-Glendale is the Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. The ballpark is at 10710 W. Camelback Road, with a Phoenix postal address despite its Camelback Ranch-Glendale identity.

This is exactly why travelers should plan Spring Training trips by ballpark location rather than city name alone.

West Phoenix and Glendale can be particularly useful for Dodgers and White Sox fans because they keep you on the western side of the metro area while still offering access to other West Valley facilities.

A West Phoenix base also puts American Family Fields of Phoenix, the Brewers’ Spring Training home, on the same broad side of the Valley. The City of Phoenix lists that ballpark at 3805 N. 53rd Avenue.

When a Furnished Home Makes Sense

Spring Training trips frequently involve families or groups of friends following a team for several games.

For four, six or eight travelers, compare the total cost and logistics of several hotel rooms against an entire furnished property. A house can provide separate bedrooms, a kitchen, laundry and common space between games.

Those benefits become more relevant on a five- or seven-night baseball trip than on a single overnight stay.

Browse HighVoltageArea’s Phoenix and West Valley furnished rentals to compare available homes with your Spring Training itinerary.

If your trip also includes a Cardinals event, concert or another visit to the Glendale entertainment district, see our guide to staying near State Farm Stadium.

Staying near this stadium? See nearby lodging options.

Staying in Goodyear or Avondale for Guardians and Reds Spring Training

Goodyear Ballpark is the Spring Training home of both Ohio MLB clubs, the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. The stadium is at 1933 S. Ballpark Way in Goodyear.

That makes Goodyear and neighboring parts of the Southwest Valley particularly relevant for fans following either team.

HighVoltageArea’s Avondale rental inventory can also be worth considering for this type of trip. Avondale sits in the same broader Southwest Valley area and may provide a furnished-home alternative for travelers who already expect to drive to games.

Do not assume a rental is close enough based only on the city, however. Check the exact route from the property to Goodyear Ballpark before booking.

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Staying in West Phoenix for Brewers Spring Training

The Milwaukee Brewers train at American Family Fields of Phoenix, at 3805 N. 53rd Avenue on the west side of Phoenix. The City of Phoenix describes the facility as the Brewers’ Spring Training home and notes its west Phoenix location.

This creates an interesting accommodation opportunity because Brewers fans do not necessarily need to stay downtown.

West Phoenix can position you closer to the Brewers while also keeping Camelback Ranch and several West Valley destinations relevant to your itinerary.

For fans attending games across several days, this is another situation where a furnished rental can be a practical alternative to a hotel, particularly for groups needing several bedrooms.

Staying in Scottsdale for Giants, Diamondbacks and Rockies Games

Scottsdale is one of the strongest Spring Training bases on the eastern side of the metro area because it contains two Cactus League facilities.

Scottsdale Stadium is the Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants and sits at 7408 E. Osborn Road in the Old Town area. The Giants describe it as being in the middle of historic Old Town.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick hosts the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at 7555 N. Pima Road.

For a Giants-focused trip, Old Town Scottsdale has an advantage that many Spring Training areas do not: the possibility of combining baseball with a more walkable restaurant and entertainment district.

That convenience comes with a different accommodation market from the West Valley. Travelers should compare hotels and vacation rentals based on their dates rather than assuming one category will cost less.

Scottsdale Makes More Sense When Baseball Is Only Part of the Trip

Scottsdale can also be attractive when your plans include golf, restaurants, resorts and nightlife in addition to baseball.

But there is an important geographic tradeoff.

If you stay in Scottsdale while holding several tickets for Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear or Camelback Ranch, you are deliberately choosing an East Valley-oriented base for a West Valley-heavy baseball schedule.

That may still be the right choice if Scottsdale activities matter equally to you. It should simply be a conscious one.

Our upcoming Phoenix vs. Scottsdale: Where Should You Stay on Your Arizona Trip? guide will examine that broader accommodation decision in more detail.

Staying in Mesa for Cubs and Athletics Spring Training

Mesa contains two Cactus League ballparks.

The Chicago Cubs play at Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, while the Athletics play at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center Street.

For Cubs or Athletics fans attending several home games, Mesa provides the clearest geographic starting point.

It can also work for travelers building an East Valley-heavy schedule that includes Tempe or Scottsdale games.

A Mesa-based visitor planning mostly Surprise, Goodyear and Peoria games faces the opposite problem. Those ballparks are on the other side of the metro area.

Staying in Tempe for Angels Spring Training

The Los Angeles Angels train at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive.

The City of Tempe notes that the stadium is close to Interstate 10 and US 60 and describes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as roughly a 10-minute drive under ordinary conditions.

That makes Tempe particularly appealing for a shorter Angels-focused trip, especially for travelers flying into PHX.

Tempe also places visitors on the eastern side of the metro area for trips involving Mesa or Scottsdale ballparks.

Again, that same advantage becomes a disadvantage if most of your games are in Surprise or Goodyear.

Should You Stay in Phoenix for Spring Training?

Phoenix can be useful, but “Phoenix” is too broad to be a complete accommodation strategy.

The Brewers play within Phoenix itself, while Camelback Ranch sits on the western edge of the Phoenix/Glendale area. Meanwhile, several other ballparks are distributed across surrounding cities.

A Phoenix rental can therefore be an excellent choice or a poor one depending on its exact location.

Central Phoenix vs. West Phoenix

Central Phoenix may suit visitors who want downtown activities and plan to spread games across different parts of the Valley.

West Phoenix is more strategically positioned for a schedule dominated by American Family Fields, Camelback Ranch and other West Valley ballparks.

If your baseball trip is primarily about the Dodgers, White Sox or Brewers, do not automatically default to downtown Phoenix.

East Valley or West Valley: The Most Important Spring Training Decision

For many visitors attending several games, this is more useful than asking which individual city is “best.”

Consider a West Valley Base If You Are Following:

• Los Angeles Dodgers
• Chicago White Sox
• Kansas City Royals
• Texas Rangers
• Seattle Mariners
• San Diego Padres
• Cleveland Guardians
• Cincinnati Reds
• Milwaukee Brewers

Those teams train in Surprise, Peoria, Glendale/West Phoenix, Goodyear and West Phoenix.

Consider an East Valley Base If You Are Following:

• San Francisco Giants
• Arizona Diamondbacks
• Colorado Rockies
• Chicago Cubs
• Athletics
• Los Angeles Angels

Those teams train in Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe.

This division is not absolute. Cactus League teams play road games throughout the Valley, so fans following one club may still travel between both sides.

But it is an excellent starting point for choosing accommodation.

Planning a Multi-Stadium Spring Training Trip

Spring Training becomes more complicated when the objective is not one team but as much baseball as possible.

Start with the official Cactus League schedule when it becomes available. Mark every game you are seriously considering, then put the ballparks on a map.

Look for clusters.

If six of your eight possible games are in Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear and Glendale, a West Valley rental probably deserves serious consideration.

If most are in Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe, staying east will usually produce a more coherent itinerary.

Do this before booking accommodation.

The Cactus League schedule can contain afternoon and evening games on the same date, making two-game days possible in some circumstances. But do not plan a doubleheader simply because the published start times appear compatible. Parking, exiting the first stadium, driving, entering the second facility and unexpected traffic all require time.

Do You Need a Rental Car for Arizona Spring Training?

For a trip involving multiple stadiums, a car is generally the most flexible option.

The Cactus League is spread across Greater Phoenix rather than concentrated in one downtown sports district. A visitor staying near one ballpark may be able to walk, rideshare or use local transportation for an individual game, but stadium hopping creates a different transportation problem.

If you plan to attend games in several cities, compare rental-car costs with the combined cost and practicality of repeated rideshares.

Visitors staying near one team’s ballpark for a short trip may have less need for a car.

The important point is to decide this after you build your game schedule, not automatically at the airport.

What to Pack for Arizona Spring Training

Spring Training means spending several hours outdoors, often during daytime games. Visit Phoenix specifically recommends sunscreen, hats, lightweight clothing and plenty of water, while also warning that outside food and drink policies vary by ballpark.

A Packable Sun Hat

A lightweight, packable sun hat can be useful for afternoon games, particularly if your seats receive direct sun. Choose something you are comfortable wearing for several hours rather than packing it solely as a baseball accessory.

Portable Phone Charger

A compact portable phone charger can be useful during multi-game days when your phone is handling mobile tickets, navigation, photos and rideshare arrangements. Check each stadium’s current prohibited-items policy before taking any electronic accessory through security.

Insulated Water Bottle

An insulated reusable water bottle can be useful between games, on drives and around your rental. Do not assume you can carry it into every ballpark. Outside beverage and container rules differ by facility, so check the individual stadium policy before game day.

These are practical trip items, not Spring Training requirements. What you actually carry into a game should always be determined by that ballpark’s current entry policy.

Hotel or Furnished Rental for Spring Training?

A hotel can be the simpler option for one or two travelers taking a short trip focused on one ballpark.

A furnished home becomes more interesting when four or more people travel together, the trip lasts several nights, or the group wants a kitchen, laundry and shared living space.

Spring Training is particularly suited to this comparison because the trip often contains downtime between games. A group staying for a week may spend considerably more time at the accommodation than someone attending a single regular-season game.

Do not compare only nightly rates.

Compare:

• the number of hotel rooms required;
• taxes and mandatory fees;
• parking;
• kitchen access;
• laundry;
• bedroom arrangements;
• total stay length;
• cancellation conditions;
• driving distance to the games you actually plan to attend.

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When Should You Book Spring Training Accommodation?

Start looking as soon as your game dates become reasonably firm.

Spring Training creates concentrated seasonal demand across Greater Phoenix, particularly around popular teams, weekends and locations close to ballparks. There is little advantage in waiting for a last-minute accommodation deal if your trip depends on attending specific games.

The better sequence is:

1. Decide which teams matter most.
2. Check the official schedule.
3. Select your priority games.
4. Identify whether those games cluster east or west.
5. Choose accommodation.
6. Finalize transportation.
7. Verify each ballpark’s current parking, bag and entry policies.

If the schedule for your travel year has not been released, you can still research neighborhoods and accommodation types, but avoid making non-refundable plans based on assumptions about specific game dates.

Frequently Asked Questions About Where to Stay for Arizona Spring Training

What is the best city to stay in for Arizona Spring Training?

There is no single best city. Choose according to the teams and ballparks on your itinerary. Scottsdale works well for Giants, Diamondbacks and Rockies games; Mesa for Cubs and Athletics; Tempe for the Angels; and West Valley locations are more practical for many Dodgers, White Sox, Royals, Rangers, Mariners, Padres, Guardians, Reds and Brewers itineraries.

Where should Dodgers fans stay for Spring Training?

The Dodgers train at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, so Glendale and West Phoenix are logical areas to consider. The exact property location matters more than whether the mailing address says Phoenix or Glendale.

Where should Royals and Rangers fans stay?

Both teams train at Surprise Stadium, making Surprise the most straightforward starting point for an accommodation search.

Where should Mariners and Padres fans stay?

Both clubs train at Peoria Sports Complex, so Peoria and nearby parts of the northwest Valley are logical options.

Where should Cubs fans stay for Arizona Spring Training?

The Cubs play at Sloan Park in Mesa. Travelers attending several Cubs home games should begin their accommodation search in Mesa and nearby East Valley areas rather than automatically choosing Scottsdale or central Phoenix.

Is Scottsdale a good place to stay for Spring Training?

Yes, particularly for Giants games at Scottsdale Stadium and Diamondbacks or Rockies games at Salt River Fields. It also works for travelers who prioritize Scottsdale restaurants, nightlife, golf or resorts alongside baseball.

Is Phoenix or Scottsdale better for Spring Training?

It depends on your schedule. Scottsdale is better positioned for its two local ballparks and other East Valley games. Phoenix, particularly West Phoenix, can be more useful for Brewers games at American Family Fields and Dodgers or White Sox games at Camelback Ranch, as well as broader West Valley itineraries.

How many Cactus League stadiums are there?

There are currently 10 Cactus League facilities hosting 15 MLB teams across Greater Phoenix.

When is Arizona Spring Training?

Cactus League games generally take place in February and March. The 2026 season has concluded, and the official Cactus League says its 2027 schedule will be released in the coming months. Check the official schedule for the year you plan to travel rather than relying on dates from previous seasons.

Choose Your Spring Training Base Around Your Games

The biggest accommodation mistake on an Arizona Spring Training trip is choosing where to stay before deciding where you will spend your days.

Start with the teams.

A Royals fan spending four days at Surprise Stadium needs a different base from a Giants fan walking to Scottsdale Stadium. A group attending games in Surprise, Peoria and Camelback Ranch has different accommodation needs from someone dividing the week between Mesa and Scottsdale.

Once your schedule points toward the West Valley, compare the space and flexibility of a furnished rental with the hotels available around your chosen ballparks.

Browse HighVoltageArea’s Phoenix, Avondale and Surprise rentals and choose your accommodation based on the Spring Training trip you are actually planning.