Arizona Diamondbacks
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
401 East Jefferson Street
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City
Phoenix
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Notes
Retractable roof with air conditioning — essential for Arizona summers.
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Phone
(602) 462-6500
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State
AZ
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Venue name
Chase Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks
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Zip code
85004
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/chase-field-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Valley Metro Light Rail (3rd Street/Washington & 3rd Street/Jefferson)
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Overview
Multiple garages on Jefferson, Washington, and 4th Streets. Chase Field Garage most convenient. Valley Metro Rail park-and-ride recommended.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-10 and 7th Street during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Home Plate Gate. ADA access at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
PHX Airport: Valley Metro Light Rail to downtown Phoenix (~25 min, $2.00) — excellent airport connection
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Best option
Valley Metro Light Rail from Tempe or Mesa — easy connection to downtown Phoenix
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Bus routes
Multiple Valley Metro bus routes serve downtown Phoenix
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Fare
$2.00 single ride; $4.00 day pass
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Nearest station
Jefferson/1st Ave (Valley Metro Light Rail) — 2 blocks from Chase Field
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Rail lines
Valley Metro Light Rail — from Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale area and northwest Phoenix
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Overview
Valley Metro Light Rail to Jefferson/1st Ave station — 3-minute walk. Multiple Valley Metro bus routes downtown.
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Tips
Chase Field is one of MLB's best light rail connections. Phoenix's summer heat (110°F+) makes the air-conditioned stadium a genuine comfort. The retractable roof closes when temps exceed 85°F — games are always comfortable inside.
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Walking distance
5 min walk from Jefferson/1st Ave light rail station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All Valley Metro Light Rail stations fully ADA accessible
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Cost
Valley Metro: $2.00 (day pass $4.00)
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Park ride
Multiple Valley Metro park-and-ride lots throughout the East Valley and Tempe
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Routes
Valley Metro Light Rail serves downtown Phoenix and Tempe/Mesa; game day express buses
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Schedule
Light rail every 10–12 min on game days; extended post-game service
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Jefferson Street (main entrance), 4th Street (east side), Washington Street (north side)
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Share cost
$3/30 min; day pass $10
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Share provider
Grid Bike Share (Phoenix) — stations near Chase Field and throughout downtown
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Spaces
~40 racks around stadium
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Tips
Phoenix is flat — good for cycling. The canal paths through Tempe and Phoenix are excellent bike routes. Not ideal in summer due to extreme heat; spring and fall are perfect.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Garage 1 and Lot C; elevator access from garages to stadium level; pre-purchase recommended
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate K; FM system compatible
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Contact
D-backs Accessibility: (602) 462-6500; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate K
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate K on Jefferson Street; accessible path throughout
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates D, G, and K serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
Chase Field's retractable roof and full air conditioning make it one of the most ADA-friendly stadiums for fans with heat sensitivity — Arizona summer temperatures routinely exceed 110°F outside while the stadium maintains a cool 78°F inside.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates D and K
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate D; kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate K
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating on all levels; companion seating adjacent
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks near main gates
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Craft beer
Four Peaks Brewing (Tempe), SanTan Brewing, Goldwater Brewing, Arizona Wilderness on tap
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Fun fact
Chase Field has a swimming pool in right-center field — a semi-private pool and hot tub available to groups and suite holders during games. It's one of only two MLB ballparks with an in-stadium pool (the other is loanDepot park in Miami). You can literally swim while watching baseball.
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Local
El Güero Canelo Sonoran hot dogs, local Arizona salsa and chips, churros, Southwest BBQ
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at Chase Field
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Notable stands
El Güero Canelo Sonoran dog stand; Four Peaks Brewing bar; churro cart; Southwest nachos stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle (factory-sealed) and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Sonoran hot dog — a Tucson/Phoenix specialty; bacon-wrapped hot dog on a bolillo roll with beans, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, and jalapeño salsa
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Vegetarian
Black bean Sonoran dog, nachos, salads, veggie burritos, guacamole and chips
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); first retractable-roof stadium in the NL
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Construction cost
$354 million (1998)
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Famous moments
2001 World Series championship — one of the greatest in history; Game 7 walk-off by Luis Gonzalez off Mariano Rivera; Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling's dominant co-MVP performance
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Fun fact
The 2001 World Series Game 7 is widely considered the greatest World Series game ever played. Luis Gonzalez — a .325 hitter that year — hit a walk-off single off the greatest closer in baseball history (Mariano Rivera) in the bottom of the 9th, ending the Yankees' dynasty run. The Diamondbacks won the title in only their 4th year of existence.
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Opened
1998
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Original capacity
48,686 (original); current 48,519
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Records
Randy Johnson struck out 300+ batters in 4 consecutive seasons (1999–2002) with Arizona — a feat never accomplished by any other pitcher
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Renovations
2006: Renamed Chase Field (from Bank One Ballpark/BOB); 2013: New HD scoreboard; 2019: Expanded social areas
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Retired numbers
#20 Luis Gonzalez (honored), #42 Jackie Robinson, #51 Randy Johnson (honored)
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Venue details
Capacity
48,519
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Center field
407 ft
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Elevation
1,086 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
374 ft
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Left field
330 ft
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Right-center field
374 ft
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Right field
335 ft
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Roof
Retractable roof (air-conditioned)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Bermuda overseeded with Ryegrass)
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