Chase Field

Chase Field is the downtown Phoenix home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, at 401 E Jefferson St. Catch a baseball game beneath the retractable roof, which can close to keep the stadium air-conditioned during hot weather. The wide concourses and clear signage make it easy to get around, and food choices go beyond standard ballpark fare. Look out for themed game days and the stadium’s swimming pool in right-center field. Valley Metro Rail stops close to the entrance, so you can reach the ballpark without driving.

A downtown ballpark built for Phoenix

Chase Field opened in 1998 as the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix’s Major League Baseball team. The stadium was originally called Bank One Ballpark. Its first regular-season game took place on March 31, 1998, and the Diamondbacks won the World Series in 2001.

The retractable roof was designed for a city where summer heat shapes plans outdoors. Chase Field was the first U.S. stadium built with a retractable roof over a natural-grass playing surface. The playing field has used artificial turf since 2019. When the roof closes, air conditioning makes it possible to watch a game indoors during hot weather.

Getting around and watching the game

Inside, wide concourses and clear signage make it easier to navigate between your seat, food stands and other areas. The stadium is also known for accessible facilities, including wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, restrooms and parking. Some upper-level seats involve steep walking, so consider your mobility when choosing where to sit.

The Diamondbacks are the main event, but you do not need to follow every inning to enjoy a visit. The enclosed stadium gives you views of the field from around the seating bowl, and themed game days add a different focus to some fixtures. The right-center-field swimming pool is another distinctive part of the ballpark.