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We are staying in Scottsdale and plan on attending a spring training game at Salt River. What is the best way to secure tickets? Should I buy in advance and from which site? At Salt River do you know which side is the dugout of the visiting team? I have seen conflicting maps.

For attending a Spring Training game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, it’s best to plan ahead since these games can sell out quickly, especially for weekend games or popular teams.

Here’s how to secure tickets and navigate the stadium:

  • Buying Tickets: It is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance to guarantee seating. You can purchase tickets from the official Salt River Fields website or through the team-specific websites of the Arizona Diamondbacks or Colorado Rockies, who play their home games at Salt River. Third-party resale sites like StubHub or SeatGeek are also options if tickets are sold out officially, but they may carry higher fees.
  • Timing: Buying a few weeks ahead of your game is usually sufficient, but for popular games (weekends, rivalry matchups, or special events), securing tickets as early as possible is ideal.

Regarding seating and dugouts:

  • Salt River Fields has the home team dugout on the first base side and the visiting team dugout on the third base side. Conflicting maps sometimes appear online, but the standard orientation is:
    • Home team: First base side
    • Visiting team: Third base side
  • If you want to sit near the visiting team’s dugout, aim for seats along the third base line or behind the dugout area. These are typically closer to the visiting team players and the bullpen on that side.

Additional Tips:

  • Arrive early to enjoy batting practice and grab good seats if you have general admission or lawn tickets.
  • Consider shaded seating or bring hats and sunscreen, as Arizona sun can be intense even in spring.
  • Check stadium parking in advance; Salt River Fields has multiple parking lots and some require a fee, but pre-paying online can save time.

By purchasing tickets in advance and knowing the dugout locations, you can maximize your experience and choose seating based on which team you want to be closest to.

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