Close ~ Convenient ~ Smart Mesa has fast become the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Arizona offering a variety of lifestyle and leisure pursuits that are in high demand by visitors and residents alike. Now boasting 460,000 residents, Mesa’s population is greater than such well-known cities as Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Miami. Mesa is unique among cities in the Phoenix area as it is embraced by the Sonoran Desert – a playground for incredible, sought-after outdoor recreation and one-of-a-kind attractions. Pair this with fabulous weather, exquisite dining and ample shopping opportunities and you have the makings for incredible discoveries in the American Southwest.
Mesa is in the heart of Arizona's Cactus League Spring Training action. With more than 200 Major League Baseball games in just 35 days, you'll find plenty of chances to catch America's pastime in action!
With clear, blue skies and comfortable temperatures from the mid-70s to mid-80s, Arizona is the perfect place for Spring Training. While the rest of the country is looking to a groundhog to predict when the snow will melt, you'll revel in the sunshine, Cracker Jacks and heart-pounding baseball games in Mesa!
Spring Training brings hundreds of thousands of fans to Arizona every year. Throughout the state, baseball enthusiasts follow their favorite teams to the Grand Canyon state. Spring Training game attendance is strong, with an average of more than 6,400 baseball fans packing into each 2009 Cactus League game. The Chicago Cubs ranked first with a per game average of 10,690 fans. With so many Spring Training travel packages available, planning a Cactus League getaway is quick and easy!
Check out the 2009 Cactus League Spring Training Schedule to get a preview of all the teams who will be heading to the ball field in Arizona. You'll find a list of spring training baseball games, baseball teams and spring training ticket information. We've also put together a map of all the Cactus League stadiums in the Arizona, to make planning your Spring Training extravaganza a snap. You can also visit the Official Cactus Leaguewebsite for more information on spring training in Mesa, Arizona!