We did not plan a trip to watch a gymnastics meet at Desert Financial Arena, but we were so glad we…read morewent! The area where the arena is gorgeous. The football stadium is extremely close and both almost seem to be cut out of the mountain. All of the employees were nice and very helpful and finding our seats was a breeze

Give 'em Hell, Devils!…read more If you haven't attended a sporting event at Desert Financial Arena (DFA) you're missing out. The vibes in the stadium are electric (especially if you're in the student section). Recently, I've been coming here to watch the ASU women's basketball team stack up wins during this historic season. They currently remain undefeated at home. The stadium is located on Tempe campus a short walk away from a light rail station. There is also tons of parking available nearby. Ingress and egress from the stadium are super quick. Staff is friendly. There are a few options available for concessions and merch available if you need some more ASU swag. The stadium is aging and could use some updates but overall function for the purpose it serves.

One of my favorite ballparks: not because it's a classic park but just from an overall experience…read more The park is easy to get to by walking throughout downtown, taking the light rail or driving. You do not have mass traffic getting out like other parks. And the staff at this park are super friendly and helpful. Plus overall this park is super clean and kept up very well. Lastly the park offers a lot of food and beverage choices. The other cool thing about the park is that it has a retractable roof. Unfortunately the retractable roof is not open often due to heat. If it ever cools down, the roof will open. Plus they open the roof for firework shows. The other unique thing about this ballpark is that it has a pool in the outfield. How cool is it to enjoy a pool while watching a game. The pool can be rented out like a suite. I had the opportunity to take in a game by suite this time. The suite was perfect behind home plate. The suite offered its own bathroom: bonus! Great hospitality within the suite.

Travelled for My Chemical Romance show and absolutely atrocious. The a/c isn't working and they…read moreclosed the roof. There's no moving air but be guaranteed they'll charge you for any water or anything you need to survive. Adding on to this. It's unbearable in here and employees have no idea where seats are. I've had to get up twice during the show to prove my seat while others came in because he didn't verify first.

My family checked this place out and the boys each bought a 35pt package for a sales price of $25…read more Each game and activity costs between 1 and 6 points, with the more popular ones costing 4-6 points. It was about the perfect amount of activity for us as we got to try each of the activities once. There's about 8 active games including a batting game, tennis game, QB throw, field goal kick, boxing, skiing, soccer and more. Most of the games have a scoreboard that will display your score and have the top scores of the all time, weekly and daily. It's fun to see your name up on the scoreboard even when your score may be pretty brutal compared to the all-time greats. The staff was very helpful in checking us in and letting us know how each game works. There's a few games that are pretty simple and others that require some setting up (like getting boots and strapped in for the skiing. I enjoyed the QB throw the most but it looked like the bouncy basketball court was the most popular while we were there. We went on the Friday night and it wasn't very crowded...only have to wait maybe 5 minutes for any activity to open up. The place was pretty clean except I did notice they didn't spray down to clean the batting helmets after each person...that was kind of gross to put on the helmet and feel some sogginess. This may be a fun place for holding a birthday party for kids as they have ice cream, cereal and party rooms overlooking the area. For me it's probably a one and done visit, but we need more places like this where kids and families and have some good indoor activities besides bounce parks.

Celebrated a birthday at Arena 23 and I'm so surprised it hasn't gotten more publicity! This place…read moreis seriously fun! It is geared towards children, however there were plenty of adults living out their pro sports aspirations. We paid $33 for 59 points (per person) with the All Star package. They gave us an hour time slot to use our points, but we ended up leaving 1.5 hours in with about 20 points left each on our accounts. It's pretty hard to spend your points and you have a time factor with waiting in (short) lines. We tried out their different sports activities to include a field goal simulation, batting cage, NFL combine relay, tennis, and even alpine skiing. Certain activities are solo but others you can compete as a team or 1 on 1. Some things to keep in mind: it's an indoor facility full of sweaty kids-so there's definitely an odor. There's a lot of items like baseball bats, baseball gloves, and helmets that everyone uses. I didn't see any hand sanitizer nor did I see employees sanitizing equipment. Some of the technology was malfunctioning and that impacted scoring, I witnessed numerous groups grow frustrated at the quarterback target practice simulation and the tennis game. There's a cafe inside and also tables to view or rest if you need a break. Looking closer at the facility I suspect they have a special area to host children's birthday parties. Overall, this is a fun spot for sports lovers of all ages!

The whole purpose of our visit to Phoenix was to go to a Mercury game at the Mortgage Matchup…read moreCenter, and WOW, did we get the full experience! My friend has been a season ticket holder for years, so it was really fun to finally experience all the excitement with her. When we arrived, we dropped our car off at valet and headed inside. The process was incredibly quick, and we were inside almost immediately. Of course, the first thing we had to do was visit the team store. There were SO many options for both the Suns and the Mercury, so it was definitely worth checking out. From there, we headed to Club Gila River, which was included with our seats. They had beer, wine, Aquafina, and soft drinks available. The Aquafina came in cans, which I thought was interesting because I was expecting it to be carbonated for some reason, but it was just regular water--and honestly, it was delicious! Then came the food. There was a hot dog and salad bar, plus a hot food station with ribs, veggie pasta--which was my favorite--pot roast, and mashed potatoes. They even had homemade pizza! And then there was the dessert bar. Naturally, we had to get one of everything and have a little taste test, ranking everything from favorite to least favorite. The sea salt chocolate chip cookie was my favorite, while everyone else at the table seemed to love the matcha tiramisu. Either way, we definitely did not leave hungry! After filling our bellies, we headed to our seats--and they were COURTSIDE!!! Talk about an experience! The opposing team would walk right past us as they came out, and they were all giving us high fives as they passed. The Mercury warmed up at the basket right in front of us, so we got to see the players incredibly close. It was such a cool experience that you simply can't get from the upper levels. The dance team stood right behind us, so we learned all the chants and got to participate in everything happening around us. I absolutely loved the atmosphere. They had the Golden Grannies dancing, an exercise studio group performing, and so many different people getting involved. It really felt like it didn't matter your age, your body type, or anything else--they were celebrating EVERYONE. We even got to see Scorch, the mascot, come by. He was so much fun and even participated in the dunking during a break in play. And then, to make the night even better, the Mercury WON! We got to be part of the celebration before heading back to our car. Thankfully, we barely had to wait for the valet, which was especially appreciated because it was HOT outside. Overall, this was an AWESOME experience, and honestly, I don't think anything will ever top it! From the food and entertainment to being courtside and getting high fives from the players, it was such a fun and memorable night. Thank you to Mortgage Matchup Center for creating such an energetic, welcoming place to host WNBA games and for making everyone feel like they're part of the experience. This was definitely a night I won't forget!

Attended the Phoenix Mercury v Atlanta Dream game - what a time! First time in AZ and seeing a WNBA…read moregame. We really enjoyed ourselves! The fans are really loyal, the entertainment, the game itself - everything was top tier. This game had over 12K in attendance which was a sell out. The ATL Dream won - yeah for our home team! I'll definitely go out to support more WNBA games.

My husband and I watched a spring training game here back in March and had a great experience! We…read morepurchased tickets ahead of time and opted for valet parking when we arrived, which was ~$40. Honestly a steal for a sporting event! The view is beautiful and the facility is clean. We sat in section 111, right behind home plate. We purchased food throughout the game and felt the prices were consistent with other ball parks. My only complaint is that vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are very limited and it's challenging to find food info on their website. I recommend eating ahead if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.

Came here last Saturday (the 4h) for the UncorkedAZ wine event. We had VIP tickets with early…read moreaccess and had a chance to have a turn at the batting cage. I will premise with: I have no clue about baseball, I played rugby and a bit of cricket, so made a total fool of myself but walked away laughing at my ineptitude ;). The event was well worth the prices, there were some vintners I 'knew' from the different events I've been attending the last couple months. The ambiance and vibe was chill, everyone was chatting and milling around, checking out vendors and tasting wines, and there were food trucks serving pizza and gyros. I would have liked some offerings of food inside the venue, but I did get some delicious plant based cupcakes with really good frosting. The whole evening was chill, we sat at a table then went to sit out on the bleachers for a bit more breeze. Very enjoyable event, we'll definitely come back for the next one.

We wanted to switch up our Giants game and attend a non Scottsdale game. We saw the Giants play the…read moreReds! It was quite a drive from Scottsdale and the area in Goodyear didn't seem that exciting haha. There was plenty of parking and it was on a grassy dirt area in front of the stadium. Surprisingly there were a lot of Reds fans too. The stadium did feel like a new, clean and cementy stadium. Plenty of vendors lined up for food, drinks and snacks around the park. The actual concessions were not the best at all though. It was cool seeing a little baseball field that little kids can enjoy and hangout. We sat super close to the field which made it a fun experience to enjoy. Overall the stadium didn't have any character and felt like a college stadium or something. I guess I'm bias with Giants having their own stadium.

Outstanding day for some Cactus League baseball today…read moreReds/Guardians Of course 104 ° was a bit rough but an ice cold Cerveza made things better Very family friendly day of baseball Much enjoyed

First of all, go Giants! Loved seeing Spring Training for the first time and thank you to my dad…read morefor taking me. It was so fun and such a memorable experience. 100% recommend taking your kids to get autos, run around for pop flies and just enjoy the vibes. I wish I came here as a kid. If your thinking its going to be hot, just plan ahead with the weather and also book evening games. Scottsdale Stadium feels historic and just feels right! It felt like a true mini Giants stadium with merch stands, Giants decor, this is due to this being one of the very few stadiums that's not shared. Plenty of concessions with a variety of types of food too. The slope of grass in the back has a bunch of families set up with blankets to enjoy the game too. Overall easy to navigate!! Food was not too bad here too! They have some long hot dogs that a lot of people were getting. We got some island noodles that was okay, it was supposed to be soba noodles but it was basically just chicken chow mein. A tip for the stadium is that they have free refill stations so you can bring an empty water bottle to fill up!

It was a beautiful day for a ball game. We were excited to watch the San Francisco Giants vs. Texas…read moreRangers. It was our first time attending a Spring Training Session. It still felt like a MLB game just on a more personal level. Our tickets were in Charro Lodge at the Scottsdale Stadium. It was really easy to find where we needed to go and get lined up for food/drinks. Kids loved the Mac n cheese, Chicken tenders, fresh fruit and of course Sprite. My husband and I enjoyed Hamburgers, Fries and the drink selection. There was a lot of covered seating with umbrellas but the sun does sneak through making some spots hot to sit at. We had a pretty good view of the outfield and enjoyed watching the game. Everyone seemed really excited to be there and enjoyed mingling. Thank you, it was a great afternoon.

Visiting spring training for the 1st time and this ballpark was top of my list. Being a newer…read morepark, it was clean and beautiful. I enjoyed the layout and fan activities. There really is no bad seat. The smaller ballparks provide an up close experience at a more affordable price point than during the season. I will definitely return to this park for another cubs game!

This review of Sloan Park is for Breakaway Festival, a two-day EDM festival that was held on the…read moregrounds. While you could pay for parking at the venue, I'm not about that life, so I found parking in the residential neighborhood that's close to the Park. It took me about 10-15 minutes to walk over. First off, let's talk about the main purpose of Sloan Park: spring training for the Chicago Cubs. I know spring training is a big deal in Phoenix, but I was impressed with how nice this stadium is. It may not have the history of Wrigley Field but it's a super nice venue. As far as the festival experience, everything was smooth. The grounds were well maintained, getting in and out was relatively easy, and I didn't run into any issues. Exactly what you're looking for when you attend a music festival. I'll have to stop by for a spring training game next time around!

We were recently at Mountain America Stadium for the class of 2026 graduation ceremony. There were…read moresome positives and negatives to our experience, but overall it was a fine time, and wouldn't deter me from visiting again for a game or other occasion in the future. I appreciate that the stadium is so close to the Light Rail stop, making it easy to avoid the parking issues other reviewers mention. We arrived fairly early for the ceremony, and were able to grab some solid seats in the shade. There are several concession stands and other food options surrounding the seating, and we found the prices to be pretty typical compared to other sporting venues. The concession stands were mostly well stocked ... with the exception of soft pretzels, which ran out before the ceremony began, and we were told to go check another stand after waiting in a 20 minute line. No thanks, we don't need a pretzel that badly! Entering the stadium was no problem, as there was a steady flow of folks filing in without any major slow-downs. Exiting, however, was a different story. This may just be par for the course with graduation, but the exit stairs were completely full, and felt rather unsafe. I'm not sure the best solution for this, but it's something to note, especially if you're claustrophobic.

It's a fine stadium that is obviously home to the ASU sun devils. Been here for one game and now a…read moregraduation ceremony. It has good seating and a decent amount of space to fit enough people in it. But it's not the best stadium I've ever been to. It has its share of problems such as parking being a pain to find. Along with it feeling a bit outdated because of its design. But if you're a sun devil you'll love it since it's your home stadium.

Pickleball anyone? Lots of free lighted pickleball courts here. Located near Surprise baseball…read morestadium. This park also has a fishing pond, sand volleyball and numerous picnic areas. There is most likely more at this park, but I did not venture beyond the pickleball courts.

This is a well maintained Park. It's clean, spacious, safe and sprawling with everything to offer…read moreparticularly for families with kids.A relatively new addition to the already existing Pickleball courts are 8 more brand new competition grade courts bringing the total to 16. The new courts are an improvement to the original courts especially in the lighting for night play. Once you check this part of the park out there is a good chance you'll become hooked on this ever popular sport. Truly multi generational, so great for the whole family. So many other options for you to spend a good chunk of recreation fun time at an unique park. Cheers!