Sun Devil Athletics
HomeHome
Loading
Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium

Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium

About Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium

Welcome to Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium, the proud home of the 2026 Big 12 Champion Sun Devil Softball!

Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium is a premier collegiate facility on ASU’s campus in Tempe, Arizona. Since its inaugural season in 2000, ‘Club Farrington’ has been home to the Sun Devils Softball team, consistently one of the top programs in NCAA Division I Softball. 

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, the facility has welcomed over 800,000 spectators to watch ASU win hundreds of games. It’s touted as one of the best playing surfaces in the nation, and the facility has also received two major awards for design and excellence in architecture.

Beyond its championship-caliber field, Farrington Stadium offers fans an intimate, electric atmosphere that captures the spirit of Sun Devil Softball. The 1,200-seat stadium has shaded seating, top-tier lighting, and a modern press box that hosts national broadcasts each season. Its outfield berms provide a relaxed, family-friendly way to enjoy the game under the Arizona sun.

Located just south of Rio Salado Parkway near Packard Drive, Farrington Stadium is easily accessible for fans on Game Day. Parking is available in nearby lots and structures surrounding the athletic complex, with convenient walking paths leading directly to the gates.

Check the Game Day schedule, get your tickets, and come see what the NCAA calls “one of the most aesthetically pleasing places to watch a game” and what one Yelp reviewer has deemed “the softball field of dreams.” 

Address

510 S Athletes Pl,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Get directions

Download parking map

Driving Directions

Farrington Stadium is located on the Arizona State University campus. The best routes to access the stadium:

  1. Take Exit 7 for Scottsdale Road/Rural Road.
  2. Head south on Rural Road.
  3. Turn right onto 6th Street to access nearby parking lots.
  1. Take Exit 173 for Rural Road.
  2. Head north on Rural Road toward ASU.
  3. Turn left onto 6th Street for parking access.
  1. Merge onto US-60 East toward Mesa.
  2. Take Exit 173 for Rural Road and turn north.
  3. Continue to 6th Street for parking access.
  1. Merge onto Loop 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway).
  2. Take Exit 7 for Scottsdale Road/Rural Road and head south.
  3. Turn right on 6th Street to access parking. 

Game Day parking
Parking for games and events at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium is available in the lots surrounding the facility, including Lot 59 (just north of the stadium) and the Packard Drive South Parking Structure.

We encourage fans to arrive early, as spaces can fill quickly on Game Day.

Standard ASU parking rates and regulations apply, and payment can be made through the ParkMobile app or on-site pay stations.

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 Alberta B. Farrington 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:

  • H, F, D, B

Additional assistance
For more information regarding accommodations at Desert Financial Arena, please contact:

  • Office of Athletic Operations and Facilities at 480-965-3933

    For questions on disabled parking at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium, please contact:
  • ASU Parking and Transit Services at 480-965-6209

Accessible parking is available at Farrington Stadium in the Diamond Devils Lot, Disabled Lot and the Surface Lots.

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. 

Sun Devil Athletics has a Clear Bag Policy at Alberta B. Farrington 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.

ASU_No_Bag_PolicyV2-crop.png

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 Farrington 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.

There is a concession stand located on the main concourse offering a variety of food, beverage and alcohol items.

Gates open 60 minutes prior to game time. 

Guests planning to remain for the remaining tournament games must receive a hand stamp from a Guest Services team member prior to exiting the venue on Game Day.

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

All Farrington 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 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 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 Farrington Stadium, behind Section A on the main concourse.

If you left something behind at Farrington Stadium, please call 480-965-3933.

The Surface Lots and Lot 55 University C are the most convenient parking locations for events at Farrington Stadium, with complimentary parking available for all guests.

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 Farrington 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 west side of the main concourse. 

Women’s restrooms are located on the east side of the main concourse. 

Baby changing tables are available in the men’s and women’s restrooms.

ADA accessible stalls are in all bathrooms.

Farrington 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 on the main concourse.

On Game Day, the ticket office is located at the main entrance of Farrington Stadium and opens one hour prior to game time.

The ticket office will remain open until the 5th 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, which is about a 6-minute walk away.

Rideshare: When scheduling your ride to Farrington 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 Farrington 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 next to the restrooms.

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 features

Designed with athlete development and fan comfort in mind, the nearly 1,600-capacity stadium offers several state-of-the-art amenities for fans and student-athletes that include:

  

  • The Lapan Sunshine Devil Deck (grand opening March 7, 2025)
  • Concessions offering a variety of food and beverage options
  • Team shop to gear up with official ASU Sun Devil apparel
  • Easy accessibility with convenient parking and public transportation options
  • Grass berm on the first base line
  • Shaded upper deck seats 
  • Chair-back bleachers
  • Excellent sightlines of the field
  • High-quality video board to enhance the game-day experience
  • Solar panels to help reach ASU’s sustainability goals
  • Press box
  • Training room
  • Coaches’ offices
  • Sunken dugouts lighted for night games
  • Upgraded locker rooms

Stadium highlights and history

Arizona State University unveiled the Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in 2000 as home of the Sun Devil Softball team.

  • Completed in 2013, the outfield fence was extended to its current distance of 202 (L), 210 (C), 202 (R). Its previous distances were 192 (L), 208 (C), 192 (R).
  • The press box opened on Feb. 28, 2013. It comfortably seats 16 and has accordion windows that offer unobstructed views of the playing field.
  • As a part of the University’s “Zero Waste” and sustainability goals, solar panels were added above the stands, providing covered and shaded seating for upper deck seats while producing an estimated 419,832 kWh per year
  • A brand-new scoreboard was added in left field, along with a newly remodeled All-American hallway.

Graphics were added to outfield walls to commemorate Sun Devil Softball’s success through the years, most notably the 2008 and 2011 College World Series champion teams.