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Heading to a few Cactus League games. Any recommendations?

Posted on 2/27/26 at 11:07 pm
Posted by kjntgr
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
8880 posts
Posted on 2/27/26 at 11:07 pm
Gonna see 2 games

One is the Rockies home stadium and the next is the cubs

Any recommendations? Anything cool I should definitely check out?
Posted by nola tiger lsu
Member since Nov 2007
7163 posts
Posted on 2/28/26 at 4:56 pm to
Want to do this, that is all
Posted by AZBadgerFan
Scottsdale, AZ
Member since May 2013
1858 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 9:00 am to
If you can get tickets to a Giants Spring Training game in Old Town Scottsdale and before or after the game (or both) take a stroll thru Old Town. A cool collection of bars/restaurants, shops, art galleries, etc. and some great people-watching. I recommend the Coach House (cool dive bar) and the Rusty Spur (cool country bar). Both are popular with tourists and locals alike.
Posted by Warheel
Member since Aug 2011
2256 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:25 pm to
Went last weekend to Cubs, Giants, and Rockies stadiums.

Not sure where you’re staying but we stayed in Scottsdale. We walked to the stadium and I echo the comments above that there is a lot to do there. We bar hopped on the way back from the game.

The Cubs stadium is nice, and the Rockies/D-Backs stadium is big. The day I went there the Rockies were playing the White Sox and attendance was low. The Cubs stadium will be packed.
This post was edited on 3/1/26 at 5:26 pm
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
18299 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:29 pm to
Been to Sloane to see the Cubs, got there early, walked around the complex and saw players on all the different fields doing their thing. Did the outfield berm for the game, bring a blanket and stake out a spot.

It ain't cheap, but if you can get past that - it's a cool experience.
Posted by cubbynole
Member since Mar 2024
164 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:33 pm to
quote:

Been to Sloane to see the Cubs, got there early, walked around the complex and saw players on all the different fields doing their thing. Did the outfield berm for the game, bring a blanket and stake out a spot. It ain't cheap, but if you can get past that - it's a cool experience.


Went out a few years ago and chased the Cubs around for a week, got to see most of the parks, liked Sloan (they had Old Style) and Salt River (or whatever D-Backs/Rockies facility) were the nicest. The Cubs (and Dodgers) premium is a real thing. It was wild seeing tickets for $10 for the other games and having to pay $50 to the Cubs.
Posted by Domeskeller
Astrodome
Member since Jun 2020
9781 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:45 pm to
Or guys wearing Cubs uniforms.

Spring training trips sound great in theory, and I’ve kinda always wanted to do a Florida trip and an Arizona trip.

But my motivation is limited when realizing games are full of limited amounts of regulars and a bunch of Johnny Wholestaff games.
This post was edited on 3/1/26 at 5:46 pm
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
18299 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:47 pm to
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It was wild seeing tickets for $10 for the other games and having to pay $50 to the Cubs.


I went to two Cub spring training games and both were packed. my friend who lives there and is a fellow Cub fan says pretty much every game is. They charge that because they can, the brand sells. Most other teams can't.
Posted by Zendog
Santa Barbara
Member since Feb 2019
6644 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 5:55 pm to
Old Town Scottsdale. Loved it! I use to go to a place called Mingles. Great Spot.
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