Tempe Diablo Stadium Tips

Tempe Diablo Stadium is located in Tempe, very close to Sky Harbor International Airport and to downtown Scottsdale. Opened in 1968, it is adjacent to the Wyndham Buttes Resort. These photos will help you get a feel for Tempe Diablo Stadium before you buy your tickets and plan your day at the ballpark.

Tempe Diablo Stadium Tips

These comments are based on my visit in March 2012.

1. This stadium has a nice, wide, concourse, plenty of concession stands and rest rooms, and almost a 10,000 person capacity.
2. Parking at Tempe Diablo Stadium is not free, and there isn't much of it. Gates open two hours before game time, and if it is a popular opponent, like the Cubs or the Diamondbacks, you'll be parking on city streets around the stadium complex, and walking several blocks to the stadium if you aren't at least an hour early.
3. All seats at Tempe Diablo Stadium have backs; there are lots of bleachers here. If you anticipate a sunny, warm day, bring a seat cushion or something to sit on if you've got those metal bleacher seats.
4. There are cupholders at this stadium! You used to get lids for drinks purchased at the concession stands, but not any more. If you buy beverages from the vendors in the stands, they will have lids.
5. There are 26 rows of seats, A through Z. At the concourse, seats start at Z and you work your way down to the field to get to A. It isn't very steep, so even Z seats offer a good view at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
6. There is grass seating in left field at Tempe Diablo Stadium, but not as much berm as most of the other stadiums in the Cactus League.
7. There is a picnic area on the third base side outfield that really has a great view of the game. Those table have umbrellas, which is a plus. Get there early to snag one. Beyond the picnic tables, there's a party zone with some bar stools.
8. On a sunny day, this is a tough stadium. Halfway through the game, only the last few rows, and maybe 7 or 8 rows directly behind home plate will get shade. Many people wear wide-brimmed hats (which is annoying to try to see around for the person sitting behind you!). Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and liquids are essential. People sitting in the grass area in left field will have the sun in their eyes, but no one with seats will.
9. People have a tendency, especially when it is sunny, to head to the shaded concourse by the concessions. It became such a clogged area that now there is a line on the concourse behind which spectators must stand. You can still see the game from behind the line, but not as well. Here's a picture of how that works.
10. I thought the hamburgers were the best ballpark food here. I hope they keep the Gelato stand!
11. The best place to try to get Angels' autographs is on the first base side, at the end of the dugout while they are warming up before the game.

Pictures of Tempe Diablo Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium Seating Chart
Map and Directions to Tempe Diablo Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium Spring Training Schedule

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