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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

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There are three main parking lots at Phoenix Municipal Stadium:

  • Gold Lot (assigned spaces for season ticket holders)
  • Maroon Lot (including disabled parking)
  • Main Lot (also with disabled spaces) 

Accessible parking
Accessible parking is available at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Maroon Lot and Main Lots, located west of the stadium.

To access the reserved accessible parking area, guests must present:

  • A valid state-issued disabled parking placard or license plate
  • The appropriate ASU parking pass

Any accessible spaces not reserved by season parking pass holders will be available on a first-come, first-served paid basis for guests displaying a valid disabled placard or plate.

Once the Maroon Lot reaches capacity, guests will be directed to the Main Lot.

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.

Accessible seating is available throughout Phoenix Municipal Stadium for guests with specific accessibility needs.

Fans should purchase a general admission ticket and contact the Sun Devil Ticket Office for information on ADA seating locations, or reference the seating information below for designated accessible seating areas.

Accessible seating is available for individuals with specific accessibility needs, with up to three companion seats permitted per guest.

Accessible seating sections
Accessible seating locations are available in the following sections:

  • 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 23

    Additional assistance

    For more information regarding accommodations at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, please contact:
  • Office of Athletic Operations and Facilities at 480-727-5899

    For questions on disabled parking at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, please contact:
  • ASU Parking and Transit Services at 480-965-6209

Accessible parking is available at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Maroon Lot and Main Lots, located west of the stadium.

To access the reserved accessible parking area, guests must present:

  • A valid state-issued disabled parking placard or license plate
  • The appropriate ASU parking pass

Any accessible spaces not reserved by season parking pass holders will be available on a first-come, first-served paid basis for guests displaying a valid disabled placard or plate.

Once the Maroon Lot reaches capacity, guests will be directed to the Main Lot.

Sun Devil Athletics has a Clear Bag Policy at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Medical bags are permitted and subject to a thorough inspection.

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

This proactive measure will enhance safety inside and outside of the athletic venues and speed the security screening process for all fans.

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The following bags are NOT allowed inside:

  • Backpacks, large purses, oversized tote bags, colored plastic bags, solid drawstring bags, camera bags, binocular cases, mesh bags or reusable grocery bags are allowed.

    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 
    • 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)

Fans are welcome to bring personal cameras with lenses less than 6" and do not have a detachable lens into Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Flash photography, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted in the stadium. 

Professional photography cameras are not allowed in the arena without a media credential.

Children ages 2 and under will be admitted free to the game with a paid adult ticket.

Please note that free admittance is only valid for a seat in an adult’s lap. No pass or ticket is required for this admittance.

Multiple concession stands are located throughout the stadium, which offer a variety of food, beverage and alcohol items.

Gates open 90 minutes prior to game time. 

There is no reentry once your ticket is scanned.

If you have any questions about what is and is not allowed into the stadium, please visit Phoenix Municipal Stadium’s Stadium Policies page.

All Phoenix Municipal Stadium guests are expected to maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior at all times.

Any behavior defying the code of conduct as 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 Phoenix Municipal 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 a purpose to inflict physical harm, even if the person making the threat doesn’t have the ability to carry out the threat.
  • Guests should sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested.

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 are expected to adhere to the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Code of Conduct.

Failure to follow the ABOR Code of Conduct may result in ejection from the premises and disciplinary action through Student Judicial Affairs. 

The first aid station is located on the east side of Phoenix Municipal Stadium, behind Section A on the main concourse.

If you left something behind at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, please call 480-727-5899.

There are three main parking lots:

  • Gold Lot (assigned spaces for season ticket holders)
  • Maroon Lot (including disabled parking)
  • Main Lot (also with disabled spaces).

Please refer to the official parking maps for additional lot locations and event parking information.

Only the following items are 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 
  • 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’

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, please review the Stadium Policies page before attending your event at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

The guide includes important venue policies and information regarding permitted and prohibited items prior to entry.

No provisions will be made regarding prohibited items. Guests will be asked to return said items to their vehicle, or if not possible, the item will need to be discarded before admission into the arena is granted.

Sun Devil Athletic events have a Clear Bag Policy. Only clear bags no larger than 12″x6″x12″ are allowed.

Prohibited items list

  • Animals except service animals
  • Balloons
  • Banners/signs/flags larger than 2’x3′
  • Beachballs/balls of any kind
  • Bikes, skateboards, scooters or hoverboards
  • Boxed or sealed packages of any kind
  • Drugs or illegal substances
  • Electrical wiring
  • Explosives
  • Frisbees
  • Laser pointers
  • Metal, glass or ceramic refillable water bottles (Hydroflask, Stanley, Owalla, etc.)
  • Noise makers (cowbells, airhorns, etc.) 
  • Obscene or offensive attire
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Pitchforks (of any material other than foam or paper)
  • Professional cameras with detachable lenses
  • Professional video recording devices
  • Strollers
  • Tripods, monopods or selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas (large non-retractable)
  • Use of tobacco, vape pens or e-cigarettes or any smoking in and around the arena is strictly prohibited
  • Weapons (guns, knives, including pocket knives, pepper spray, ammunition, brass knuckles, etc.)

Men’s restrooms are located on the inner concourse near sections E and S. 

Women’s restrooms are located on the inner concourse near sections G and U.

The family restroom is located in the Rock House on the main concourse behind the press box.

ADA accessible stalls are in all bathrooms.

Phoenix Municipal Stadium welcomes service animals utilized by guests with disabilities.

Service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability may enter the stadium with that individual.

Please see ASU’s service animals policy for more information.

In the event that severe weather occurs, please follow the directions of the Public announcer, event staff and emergency responders.

If it is determined that you must be evacuated, all guests are advised to remain calm, evacuate the stadium and seek shelter immediately.

The stadium will remain closed until the severe weather, including lightning, is clear of an eight-mile radius of the arena/stadium.

Play will resume once conditions are deemed safe by the Game Officials, Emergency Management, Sun Devil Athletics Event Management and the Big 12 Conference.

In the event that the stadium is evacuated, guests will be permitted to re-enter the stadium with a valid ticket.

Guests are subject to the screening process upon reentering the stadium.

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

Also see Tobacco Free.

ASU merchandise can be purchased at the Sparky Stadium Shop behind the upper seating bowl next to the Ticket Office.

On Game Day, the ticket office is located on the south end of Phoenix Municipal Stadium and opens 90 minutes prior to game time. The ticket office will remain open until the 7th inning stretch.

Online
Tickets can be purchased online through Sun Devil Tickets. For assistance, contact the Sun Devil Ticket Sales team.

Phone sales
Tickets may also be purchased by phone by calling 480-727-0000 or 1-888-SUNDVLS. 

Phone sales are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. 

Valley Metro Light Rail: The nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station to the facility is the Veterans Way/College Avenue Station.

Rideshare: When scheduling your ride to Phoenix Municipal Stadium, you can put in the following address: 

Upon arrival, your driver can drop you off near the main entrance or a nearby accessible area, adhering to any posted traffic signs or instructions from event staff.

Factory-sealed water bottles and empty plastic water bottles are allowed into Phoenix Municipal Stadium as long as they are 51 oz. (1.5 liters) or smaller.

Metal, glass, and ceramic bottles are not permitted.

There are water fountains and bottle refill stations located on the concourse throughout the stadium.

Arizona State University has a commitment to divert 90% of material away from the landfill.

Please assist us by using the blue recycle bins as well as the 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 and receive a discount on refills, and reduce 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