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Phoenix Municipal Stadium

About Phoenix Municipal Stadium

Welcome to Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the home of Sun Devil Baseball! This historic ballpark has been a staple of the local baseball scene since 1964. 

Originally built for professional teams, it became ASU’s home field for the 2015 season, offering a premier college baseball experience. 

The stadium features a seating capacity of more than 7,000, scenic views of the Papago Mountains, state-of-the-art training facilities and a vibrant Game Day atmosphere. 

Its combination of big-league history and collegiate energy makes every matchup a memorable experience. The venue has hosted countless legendary players, both professional and collegiate, and remains a beloved destination for Sun Devil fans and the Phoenix baseball community alike.

Conveniently located near the intersection of Van Buren Street and Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Municipal Stadium is easily accessible from campus and major highways. Parking is available adjacent to the stadium, with additional lots within walking distance. Whether catching a weekend series or your first Sun Devil game, Phoenix Muni offers a classic baseball setting and a true home-field experience.

Check the Game Day schedule, get your tickets, and catch all the action!

Address

5999 E Van Buren St,
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Driving directions

Phoenix Municipal Stadium is located at 5999 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85008

  • Take Exit 4 for 52nd Street.
  • Head south on 52nd Street toward Van Buren Street.
  • Turn left on Van Buren Street.
  • The stadium entrance will be on your right.
  • Merge onto Loop 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway).
  • Take Exit 4 for 52nd Street and turn south.
  • Turn left on Van Buren Street.
  • The stadium entrance will be on your right.
  • Take Exit 153A to merge onto AZ-143 N (Hohokam Expressway) toward Sky Harbor Airport.
  • Take Exit 4 for Washington Street and turn right.
  • Turn left on 52nd Street, then right on Van Buren Street.
  • The stadium entrance will be on your right.

Game Day parking

There are three main parking lots: the Gold Lot (assigned spaces for season ticket holders), the Maroon Lot (including disabled parking), and the Main Lot (also with disabled spaces). 

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Stadium policies

Prepare for Sun Devil games by reviewing our stadium policies on bags, cameras, gates and prohibited items. Ensure a smooth entry and enjoy the game from start to finish.

Sun Devil Athletics has a Clear Bag Policy. This proactive measure will enhance safety inside and outside the athletic venues and speed the security screening process for all fans.

The following bags are not allowed inside Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium:

  • Backpacks (solid)
  • Large purses
  • Fanny packs (solid)
  • Camera bags
  • Oversized tote bags
  • Diaper bags
  • Binoculars case
  • Mesh bags (reusable grocery bags)
  • Solid or patterned bags
  • Solid colored drawstring bags

The following bags are allowed inside:

  • Bags and backpacks that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12"
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) with or without a handle or straps
  • Seat cushion and seat cushion with back (no pockets, compartments, or covers,18” or less in width)

See the Clear Bag Policy for more information.

Medical bags are permitted and subject to a thorough inspection.

Please note there is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items.

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Fans are welcome to bring personal cameras with lenses less than 6” and without detachable lenses.

Flash photography, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited in the stadium, and professional photography and cameras are not allowed without a media credential.

All guests are expected to maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior at all times. Any behavior defying the code of conduct determined by facility management can result in ejection and possible arrest. Ejected guests will not receive a refund for their tickets or be compensated in any way. 

Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  • Wearing clothing deemed obscene, indecent and/or offensive
  • Throwing objects of any kind
  • Demonstrating unruly behavior
  • Attempting to enter the field of play
  • Engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student-athletes, coaches, officials or other guests
  • Removing any property of Alberta B. Farrington Stadium
  • Taunting public safety officials
  • Any threatening, vulgar, abusive, racist, sexist or demeaning remarks or gestures directed toward the coaches, student-athletes, fans, staff and game officials.
    • Threats include statements, actions and behaviors that could reasonably be foreseen as having the purpose of inflicting physical harm, even if the person making the threat doesn’t have the ability to carry it out.

Sun Devil Athletics Event Management reserves the right to deny entry or eject from the facility guests displaying inappropriate behavior, as determined by facility or event management teams.

Students attending Sun Devil athletic events must adhere to the Arizona Board of Regents Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the premises and disciplinary action through Student Judicial Affairs.

View the ABOR Student Code of Conduct.

Only the following items will be permitted upon entrance:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” X 6” X 12”
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags (no larger than 4.5” X 6.5”) with or without a handle or strap
  • Medically necessary items after proper inspection
  • Factory-sealed water bottles 51 oz./1.5 liters or smaller
  • Hand sanitizer 3 oz or less
  • Empty, non-disposable plastic water bottles
  • Small retractable umbrellas
  • Umbrella strollers
  • Service animals
  • Seat cushions or chair backs must be 18” or less in width (no pockets, compartments or covers)
  • Signs smaller than 3’ X 2’

For the safety and security of our guests, all prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded before entry. There are no provisions to check prohibited bags or items at the stadium. 

Fans will be asked to either return prohibited items to their parked vehicle, if they have not entered the stadium, or dispose of prohibited items at the gate. Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.

The following items are prohibited and are cause for removal:

  • Soft or hard-sided coolers, ice chests
  • Glass, ceramic or metal containers (including water bottles, plastic water bottles are okay)
  • Outside beverages
  • Tortillas
  • Balloons, inflated/deflated beach balls
  • Use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco
  • Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 6" or video cameras
  • Tripods, monopods or selfie sticks for cameras/phones
  • Full-size strollers
  • Backpacks, bags and other similar bags larger than 8” X 5” X 1”
  • Bikes, skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, longboards
  • Large golf umbrellas
  • Pitchforks (metal, wood, plastic)
  • Sticks, poles or similar objects that can be used as a weapon
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Fireworks, drones or laser pointers
  • Artificial noisemakers (air horns, thunderstix, musical instruments, cans filled with contents, whistles, cow bells or any other item used to make artificial noise)
  • Pets/animals
  • Clothing deemed obscene, indecent and/or offensive
  • Chairs or stools
  • Banners or signs, dry-erase boards, singular or connecting, larger than 3’ X 2’ (please see Signs/Whiteboards) with a non-sport message

*Please note that this list is not inclusive, as other items may not be allowed

* No refunds

The use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, vapes and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco, is prohibited on university property, facilities, grounds, parking structures, university-owned vehicles and structures owned or leased by the university.

ASU recognizes that tobacco use is a public health hazard and is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, productive living, learning, and working environment. ASU is among over 1,000 colleges and universities that are 100% tobacco-free, and among over 1,500 colleges and 100% smoke-free.

As of Aug. 1, 2013, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors from the health hazards of secondhand smoke, the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, vaping devices and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco is prohibited on university property, facilities, grounds, parking structures, university-owned vehicles and structures owned or leased by the university. 

Water is available at drinking fountains throughout the stadium. Metal and glass water bottles are not allowed to be brought in, but plastic and other material water bottles are permitted and can be filled at the fountains. 

Arizona State University commits to diverting 90% of material away from the landfill. 

Please assist us by using the blue recycle bins and green compost bins throughout the stadium. You can also participate by purchasing a reusable souvenir cup at the beginning of the season to bring back to every game, receiving a discount on refills, and reducing your overall waste. 

For more information on zero waste, visit zerowaste.asu.edu.

Stadium highlights and history

Phoenix Municipal Stadium, commonly known as "Phoenix Muni," has been a staple of Arizona’s baseball scene since its opening in 1964. Located near the picturesque Papago Mountains, it has hosted numerous professional, collegiate and amateur baseball games over the decades.

  • Originally built as a spring training facility, Phoenix Muni served as the home for several MLB teams.
  • The San Francisco Giants were the first team to use it for spring training from 1964 to 1981.
  • The Oakland Athletics took over the facility in 1982 and used it for spring training until 2014, when they moved to Hohokam Stadium in Mesa.
  • In 2015, Sun Devil Baseball moved in, making it their official home after leaving Packard Stadium, which had been their home since 1974.
  • ASU renovated the stadium, adding modern training facilities, improved seating and enhanced fan amenities to align with the program’s rich baseball tradition.
  • ASU's program, which has produced more than 100 MLB players, continues to develop top-tier talent at the stadium, such as Spencer Torkelson.
  • Over the years, Phoenix Muni has hosted countless MLB stars, including legends like Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson and Barry Zito during the Athletics' tenure.
  • Phoenix Municipal Stadium remains a premier college baseball venue, known for its picturesque backdrop, intimate fan experience and state-of-the-art facilities.
  • It continues to host NCAA games, special events and training camps, keeping its legacy alive as one of Arizona’s most historic ballparks.

Stadium details

Designed with athlete development and fan comfort in mind, the 7,000-capacity stadium offers several state-of-the-art amenities for fans and student-athletes that include: 

  • Scenic views of the Papago Mountains
  • State-of-the-art training and locker room facilities with a player’s lounge, weight room, batting tunnel, clubhouse and academic center
  • Spacious seating with a mix of chair back and bleacher seating, grass berm and patio installations, and premium seating options
  • Press box
  • State-of-the-art video board