Chase Field

Capacity: 48,405

Home Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks(MLB)

Chase Field Events

Chase Field opened its doors, and retractable roof, in 1998 to welcome a new MLB expansion franchise, the Arizona Diamondbacks* to Phoenix. While the trend in the 1990s was for new baseball parks to be open-air rather than domed stadiums, the heat in Phoenix (by many accounts, the hottest major city in America) meant that this just simply would not be feasible in the summer months that fill much of the baseball season. And so the Diamondbacks opted for an air-conditioned stadium that could be closed during the hottest months of the year or in the event of torrential rain storms that affect the area from time to time. Other quirks of the new venue were driven more by fun than logic, most notable the swimming pool attached to a suite beyond the outfield fences. The first home run to be hit into the pool was clubbed by first baseman Mark Grace, a cool landmark to hold by any measure of a baseball player’s career. In 2001, in just their fourth season as an MLB team, the Diamondbacks provided the first professional sports championship in Arizona’s history (a state which, it must be said, is not exactly filled with winners...just ask fans of the Suns, Coyotes, and Cardinals) in the most dramatic possible way. Not only did the D-backs, led by ace pitcher Randy Johnson, finish first in the NL West in the regular season, but the team also went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves to set up a World Series showdown with none other than the all-powerful New York Yankees. The series went down to the wire in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Seven in Arizona, in which the D-backs overturned a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2, with outfielder Luis Gonzalez hitting a championship-winning single off the Yankees’ assassin of a closer Mariano Rivera to seal the victory. Chase Field may be home to many big moments in the future, but it will be pretty hard to ever top that. Along with all regular season and playoff Diamondbacks home games, Chase Field also hosts college sports, concerts, rodeo events, and motorsports. The stadium has also been the venue of games in several editions of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Those who arrive hungry at Chase Field will find plenty of tempting snacks, with everything from huge ballpark hotdogs to delicious tacos to BBQ on the menu. Team and event merchandise can be purchased from the many kiosks and shops at Chase Field.

*The Diamondbacks are named after the western diamondback rattlesnake, a venomous snake that is native to the state of Arizona and which is adorned with a striking diamond-shaped pattern on its back.

Chase Field Seating Chart

Chase Field is a large stadium that provides visitors with a wide array of different seating options. Extensive premium seating is available in the form of club seats and exclusive suites, including two suites next to the dugouts, one near the batters box, and, of course, the aforementioned swimming pool suite out past the outfield fence. The rest of the stadium is devoted to general seating, which ranges from more expensive seats in the lower tier around the infield to the cheap seats in the outfield and upper tier. Whether you visit Chase Field on a clear Arizona night under the stars, a blue sky afternoon, or an air-conditioned escape from the summer heat with the roof on, a visit to Chase Field will be a memory to last a lifetime. Check out TicketX for lists of available tickets to games and events at Chase Field as well as a handy seating chart of seating options. 

Getting to Chase Field (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Chase Field via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Chase Field via public transportation

Public transportation to Chase Field is available via Valley Metro Rail if you are based in Phoenix, Mesa, or Tempe. Just get off at 3rd St/Washington Station and walk to the ballpark from there. Various rail stations also offer Park-N-Ride options so that you can leave your car and avoid traffic near the stadium. It is advisable to buy an all-day pass in advance to avoid the need to line up to buy tickets after your game or event. Visit MLB’s official D’Backs website for full directions and details. Taking a taxi or ride-share to Chase Field is also a decent option.

Getting to Chase Field by car

Many people elect to drive their own vehicles to Chase Field and doing so is fairly straightforward, though traffic tends to build up before and after games and events at the venue. Make sure you arrive nice and early. Check MLB’s official D’Backs website for easy-to-follow driving directions.

Does Chase Field have on-site parking?

There is extensive parking around Chase Field in lots in nearby neighborhoods. Visit MLB’s official D’Backs website has parking information. The Diamondbacks recommend using their official parking partner ParkWhiz to pre-book a parking spot before your game or event.

How much does Chase Field parking cost?

Parking near Chase Field usually costs $10-30 in nearby lots, but it is possible to find a spot for as little as $5 if you are prepared to walk a bit further to the ballpark. MLB’s official D’Backs website has basic parking information, but the best way to search for the cheapest parking rates is ParkWhiz, the Diamondbacks’ recommended partner for reserving a cheap prepaid parking spot in advance.