Chase Field Overview

Formerly Bank One Ballpark (aka “The Bob”), Chase Field has been home to the Diamondbacks since their inaugural season in 1998. Located right in the middle of downtown Phoenix, and next door to the Footprint Center where the Suns play, Chase Field is easily accessible from all over the Valley of the Sun. Once you’re there you’ll find good sightlines to the action on the field, affordable tickets and a surprisingly inexpensive value menu at concession stands, plus a little Southwestern culinary flare to round things out.

But we won’t sugar coat it – Chase Field isn’t the most attractive of stadiums, and if you’re chasing ballparks, we doubt it will make the top of your favorites list. It’s in need of some major upgrades and feels like an airplane hangar when the roof is closed, which is why there’s constant chatter about them building a new venue. But as an indoor refuge for the sweltering summer months of Phoenix, it does a solid job of providing a comfortable fan experience.

While Chase Field’s most famous attraction – the pool in right center field – is only accessible for group bookings, the ballpark still serves as a centerpiece for your Phoenix getaway and is close to other popular attractions such as hiking trails, world class golf courses, and the bustling nightlife of Old Town Scottsdale.

Our five-part guide to Chase Field will help you plan the perfect trip to see baseball in Phoenix. We’ll cover:

1. Travel: Getting to Phoenix
2. Lodging: Where you should stay in Phoenix
3. Local Transit: How you should get around Phoenix
4. Ticketing/Seating/Premium: Where to sit, how to buy, and whether to opt for premium seating
5. Gameday: What to do before/during/after the game

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Why you should visit Chase Field

How many games should you see?

We feel like you can experience everything that Chase Field has to offer in two games. The ballpark has some interesting seating options other than the general bowl, including the Avnet Home Plate Lounge, the Home Run Porch, the Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers restaurant, and the Bourbon and Bones Cocktail Lounge, and enough diverse food options for multiple days. But if you’re really pressed for time, one game is certainly adequate to check the ballpark off of your list – just leave room for the Churro Dog.

When should you go to Chase Field?

Thanks to the roof, the answer is anytime. But if you want a chance to see baseball with the roof open, then March/early April is your best bet. Chase Field is an entirely different (and infinitely better) experience in the open air, giving you the opportunity to experience one of Arizona’s famous sunsets. Plus if you plan on doing other outside activities, spring is absolutely the time to be outdoors.

Tickets are generally plentiful thanks to the stadium’s 48,519 seats, third largest in all of baseball. Even during the DBacks World Series run in 2023 they only ranked 20th in attendance. The stadium is always more crowded (but also more electric) when the Dodgers come to town, and it’s not unfamiliar to see a sea of blue in the stands. Popular opponents like the Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs will draw bigger crowds and more expensive tickets as well. Weekends and premium games will be priced higher by the box office, so if you’re not tied to a certain time or team, weekday games are your most affordable option.

Where Chase Field is located

Chase Field is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, making it easily accessible from all over. Whether through rideshare or rental car, the ballpark is a speedy 10-15 minute ride from Sky Harbor Airport. Downtown is a safe area for walking around, including at night, and it’s absolutely the easiest area to stay in for a DBacks visit. But with so much else to do in Phoenix, you may want to look at other options in Scottsdale or Tempe. We’ll cover all of that in our Lodging chapter.

If public transit is more your thing, the 3rd St/Washington stop on the light rail will drop you off a quick 2-minute walk away from Chase Field’s gates. Phoenix’s light rail system isn’t extensive and doesn’t go to more attractive destinations like Scottsdale, but if you’re coming from the airport you can take the airport SkyTrain to the 44th Street SkyTrain Station, where a westbound train will zip you to Chase Field’s doorstep in less than 20 minutes for the low price of just $2.00. More on that in our Local Transit chapter.

About your Chase Field Stadium Insider

I’m Brian, your Chase Field insider and native Phoenician.

A self-professed baseball junkie, I’ve been to 29 out of the 30 current stadiums (I’m coming for you, Toronto). While I’m a Reds fan at heart, I’ve been attending games in Phoenix since the ballpark opened in 1998.

I’ve attended everything from nearly empty World Baseball Classic matchups between Canada and Mexico in 2013, to fully packed games like the DBacks memorable 11-8 win over the Rockies in the 2017 Wild Card game.

I’ve seen Mark McGwire hit a ball completely out of the stadium (through a window!) during batting practice, and Richie Sexson break the Jumbotron with a 500-foot blast of his own.

Nothing beats a day at the ballpark and I hope my guide helps you navigate the Chase Field fan experience!

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