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Peoria Sports ComplexSpring Training home of the Mariners since 1993 and Padres since 1994 Ballpark address: Opened: 1994 |
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Location
The 145-acre Peoria Sports Complex is at the heart of the city's entertainment, retail and dining core. Upscale apartment and office buildings round out the surrounding mixed-use development, all of which are in the shadows of the Loop 101.
Directions
Take 1-10 or I-17 to Loop 101 and exit at Bell Road (exit #14). Travel east a very short distance and then turn right onto N 83rd Avenue. The stadium is about a half mile ahead on your left. Turn onto Paradise Lane if you want to park behind the outfield. Take either of the next two streets (Stadium Way or Mariners Way) if you want to park behind the main grandstand.
Note: Loop 101 is also referred to as the Agua Fria Freeway.
Parking
A plethora of paved parking is on each side of the stadium, 2,700 spaces in total. The parking lots are split into east (outfield) and west (home plate) sides.
Cost: $5
Stadium Information
The Peoria Sports Complex is nothing if not a trend-setter. Built for $32 million on what was once barren desert land, it was the first spring training facility designed to be shared by two teams. The stadium also had the dual purpose of becoming the economic catalyst for development in Peoria. It was very successful in that regard and most new Cactus League projects since have followed Peoria's two-team complex blueprint. Made with sandstone shaded concrete and blue steel, the stadium in Peoria introduced the modern outfield spanning berm and 360-degree concourse to spring training fans. The backdrop is dominated by buildings built in the same earth tone colors as the stadium, plus palm trees and distant mountain vistas. The stadium was constructed early enough in the 1990s that the concourse was built behind the grandstand. While that couldn't be fixed with a $9 million renovation that was finished in 2015, the grandstand's original seats were finally replaced and a new group area placed in left field was among the amenities that were added to modernize the stadium, which resulted in the Mariners and Padres extending their lease for another 20 years after their original 20-year lease expired. Until Camelback Ranch opened in 2009, the Peoria Sports Complex was the only spring training venue not to be named ballpark, park, field or stadium. Its name instead highlights the complex's 12 full-sized practice fields, four practice infields, and other baseball training facilities.
Fast Facts
Types of Seating
The stadium's grandstand holds 6,105 chair back seats, all painted blue. Bleacher benches without seat backs are found down each outfield line, totaling 1,728 seats. The spacious berm can hold up to 3,500 people.
Notes about the seating
Sections and rows
A to O in sections 100-102; A to K in sections 103-104; G to O in sections 105-114; A to O in sections 115-116; A to K in sections 117-118; C to K in sections 119-121; C to N in section 122; C to K in sections 123-124; AA to KK in sections 200-208; AA to OO in sections 209, 211, 213; AA to PP in sections 210, 212, 214; 1 to 4 in sections 305-308
AA to PP in sections 215-220
Seats to avoid
The bleachers have no seat backs and that's generally not fun (or comfortable).
Seats in the shade
This ballpark gets a lot of sun and its tiny trellised roof does a surprisingly good job at blocking much of it for those sitting above the cross aisle. Benefiting the most are fans sitting in rows JJ and up in sections 200-214 and the Club seats in sections 300-303, as they are all generally sun free since they are beneath the roof, which was designed to cast shade even further down the grandstand. Because of that design, shade at game time during the afternoon can be found in most of the even-numbered 200 sections. An hour and a half after a 1:05 p.m. first pitch and all seats in sections 200-204, 206 & 213 are shaded, as are the vast majority of seats in the other 200-level sections.
VIP seating
The VIP Deck above the right field bullpen is available to groups of 20 to 100, who get to enjoy all you can eat ballpark fare in the covered deck. Fans with regular tickets may be upgraded to this area (without the free buffet) day of game if the VIP Deck is not booked by groups. Suites must be booked in advance. They are found within the same structure behind home plate that holds the press box, where each of the stadium’s 8 suites holds a dozen people. On either side of the press box there are two sections of 300 level open-air Club box seats, all of which are padded and walled off from the rest of the grandstand so fans must access them via stairs or through the lobby staircase or elevator.
Game Day
All gates open approximately an hour and a half before game time. That's 11:30 a.m. for a 1:05 p.m. start and 5:30 p.m. for a 7:05 p.m. start.
Food, drink and bag policy
Getting autographs
Neither the Mariners nor Padres take batting practice inside the stadium prior to games, opting instead to hit on their practice fields. Visiting teams generally hit in their home park before busing to Peoria. That all ads up to minimal activity inside the stadium before the game starts, when autograph opportunities are limited to sections nearest where the players stretch in the 20 minutes or so before game time. But Peoria is an autograph Mecca during and especially after the game, as fans can get very close to the clubhouses in the right field corner. All players exit the field through a gate there and walk beneath a bridge. Located near the right field bridge is a paved path that leads down to “Autograph Alley,” a landscaped area complete with artificial grass and hearthscape stone benches where the only thing separating fans from players is a blue wrought iron fence. Fans congregate at the fence while players walk by. Lots of them sign during the game (after they've been taken out) and a whole slew afterwards. Sometimes the visiting team's bus will also be stationed in that area, backing into place near the end of the game. When that's the case, it's best to position yourself along the fence in a place where you're not blocked from players' views by the bus as they enter and exit the clubhouse.
Unique ballpark fare
A dazzling array of specialty food options can be found in the Power Alley, a spacious and festive area behind the third base grandstand. Elsewhere, a specially priced kid’s meal (PB&J or hot dog, animal crackers and soda) can be found at the concession stand by the wiffle ball field, while a teriyaki grill cooks noodle bowls fresh to order for fans willing to make the trek out to left-center field. Outfield offerings in 2012 also included the likes of tri tip sandwiches and shrimp or fish tacos. Seemingly anything else a food connoisseur could ever want, from gyros to county fair fare, can be found in the Power Alley, making Peoria the pride of the Cactus League when it comes to dining. Drink choices are tame only by comparison. Pepsi is the cola of choice and craft breweries are well represented. Like all ballparks during spring training, beer on tap is plentiful and varies from stand to stand. Head to the outfield concourse for the biggest variety of options, as temporary but covered bars on each side serve up a bevy of not normal brews.
2024 Mariners Spring Training Schedule(only home games at the Peoria Sports Complex are listed) |
| February/March | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 25 Guardians 1:10 Tickets |
26 | 27 | 28 Royals 1:10 Tickets |
29 White Sox 1:10 Tickets |
1 | 2 A's 1:10 Tickets |
| 3 | 4 | 5 Rangers 1:10 Tickets |
6 | 7 Angels 1:10 Tickets |
8 | 9 |
| 10 Giants 1:10 Tickets |
11 Padres 1:10 Tickets |
12 | 13 | 14 Brewers 1:10 Tickets |
15 | 16 White Sox 1:10 Tickets |
| 17 D-backs 1:10 Tickets |
18 | 19 Rockies 1:10 Tickets |
20 | 21 Reds 6:40 Tickets |
22 Brewers 1:10 Tickets |
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| 24 Cubs 1:10 Tickets |
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* Single game tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 29. Links in calendar are to TicketNetwork inventory.
See the full 2024 Mariners Spring Training schedule
2024 Padres Spring Training Schedule(only home games at the Peoria Sports Complex are listed) |
| February/March | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 22 Dodgers 1:10 Tickets |
23 | 24 Brewers 1:10 Tickets |
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| 25 | 26 Guardians 1:10 Tickets |
27 Royals 1:10 Tickets |
28 | 29 | 1 Angels 1:10 Tickets |
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| 3 Mariners 1:10 Tickets |
4 Cubs 1:10 Tickets |
5 | 6 Reds 1:10 Tickets |
7 | 8 Giants 6:40 Tickets |
9 White Sox 1:10 Tickets |
| 10 | 11 | 12 D-backs 1:10 Tickets |
13 A's 1:10 Tickets |
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* Single game tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 29. Links in calendar are to TicketNetwork inventory.
See the full 2024 Padres Spring Training schedule
Ballpark Area Info
The best way to sum it up is there's a little bit of everything nearby. From an ice skating rink to a movie theatre to dining, drinking and shopping establishments galore, the Peoria stadium district has become a year-round destination. It's a fine example of a ballpark spurring mixed-use development with spring training fans and local residents both benefiting.
Travelers' notes
 Hotels close to the Peoria Sports Complex |
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| Distance | Hotel | Street Address | City/Zip | Phone |
| 0.1 miles | La Quinta Inn | 16321 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-487-1900 |
| 0.25 | Hampton Inn | 8408 W Paradise Ln | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-486-9918 |
| 0.3 | Residence Inn | 8435 W Paradise Ln | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-979-2074 |
| 0.35 | Comfort Suites | 8473 W Paradise Ln | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-334-3993 |
| 0.45 | Springhill Suites | 7810 W Bell Rd | Glendale, AZ 85308 | 623-878-6666 |
| 0.6 | Holiday Inn Express | 16771 N 84th Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-853-1313 |
| 8.3 | Hampton Inn & Suites | 6630 N 95th Ave | Glendale, AZ 85305 | 623-271-7771 |
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 Restaurants close to the Peoria Sports Complex |
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| Distance | Restaurant | Street Address | City/Zip | Phone |
| 0.1 miles | PF Chang's China Bistro | 16170 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-412-3335 |
| 0.1 | Elephant Bar Restaurant | 16160 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-776-0100 |
| 0.1 | Chick-Fil-A | 16657 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-878-0885 |
| 0.1 | Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que | 16148 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-979-3706 |
| 0.1 | Cheesecake Factory | 16134 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-773-2233 |
| 0.1 | Hooters | 16550 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-776-0123 |
| 0.1 | Cafe Eden | 16150 N Arrowhead Fntns Ctr Dr | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-334-1187 |
| 0.25 | Trails-End Chuckwagon BBQ | 16140 N Arrowhead Fntns Ctr Dr | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-773-1515 |
| 0.25 | Buca Di Beppo | 16091 N Arrowhead Fntns Ctr Dr | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-412-9463 |
| 0.25 | Red Robin | 16233 N 83rd Ave | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-334-4600 |
| 0.3 | Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy | 16092 N Arrowhead Fntns Cir Dr | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-412-2531 |
| 0.3 | Texas Roadhouse | 16079 N Arrowhead Fntns Ctr Dr | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-486-9093 |
| 0.3 | Modern Round | 8320 W Mariners Way | Peoria, AZ 85382 | 623-388-6900 |
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 Airports close to the Peoria Sports Complex |
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| Distance | Airport | Airport Code | ||
| 17.4 miles | Phoenix Sky Harbor International | PHX | ||
| 129 | Tucson International | TUS | ||
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