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vs Detroit Tigers · Mar 30
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Chase Field
Phoenix, AZEst. 199848,519 seatsMLB
The first retractable-roof stadium with natural grass in Major League Baseball.
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Architecture & History
Chase Field opened in 1998 as Bank One Ballpark, becoming the first MLB stadium with a retractable roof and natural grass. The roof was essential for Arizona's extreme summer heat.
Build specs
- OPENED
- March 31, 1998
- ARCHITECT
- Ellerbe Becket
- COST
- $354M
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Pool & Hot Tub
Right Center Field
A swimming pool section where fans can watch the game while swimming. Home run balls occasionally splash in.
Retractable Roof
Overhead
200-foot-high panels open in approximately 5 minutes, one of the fastest in MLB.
Names & History
1998–2005
Bank One Ballpark
Original naming rights. Fans called it "The BOB."
2005–present
Chase Field
After JPMorgan Chase acquired Bank One.
Also known as
The BOB
The Food
MUST TRY
Sonoran Hot Dog
A bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño sauce, mustard, and mayo on a bolillo roll.
SIGNATURE
Sonoran Hot Dog
Multiple stands
Bacon-wrapped hot dog with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño sauce on bolillo roll.
LOCAL
Churros
Churro stands
Classic Mexican churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate dipping sauce.
The Beer
AZ CraftLocal Only
Four Peaks Kilt Lifter
Four Peaks Brewing
Tempe-based craft brewery. The Kilt Lifter Scottish-style ale is the Arizona craft standard.
Sun & Weather Guide
Roof Open (Rare)SUN
All Outfield Sections
When open (rare in summer), Arizona sun is brutal — 110°F+.
Roof ClosedMIXED
All Sections
AC keeps it at 78°F year-round. The roof is almost always closed May-September.
Roof Open Spring/FallMIXED
All Sections
Beautiful open-air baseball in March-April and October.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Order the Sonoran hot dog immediately upon entering. A bacon-wrapped frank in a bolillo bun with pinto beans, onion, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, and jalapeño salsa — the definitive Phoenix regional food.
02
The Pool Reality
The right field swimming pool is for groups who book in advance — you cannot simply walk up and swim. But you can see it clearly from right field seats.
03
Arrive Early
Walk through the park early enough to appreciate the air conditioning. Going from 108°F outside to 70°F inside in a single step is a physical experience.
04
Stay Late
If it's October and the roof is open, stay after the final out to look at the Phoenix night sky. The desert stars are the best version of the park.
05
Parking Reality
Valley Metro Rail stops at the stadium — Jefferson/1st Ave station is directly adjacent. The light rail is genuinely convenient.
06
Best Value Seat
Upper level sections 301–320 along the first base line. The full park is visible, the roof mechanism is overhead, and there's plenty of cool air.
2026 Promotions at Chase Field
Fireworks Postgame
vs Atlanta Braves · Apr 3
Opening Weekend Postgame Concert: The All-American Rejects
vs Atlanta Braves · Apr 4
Pilgrim Stops Near Phoenix
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Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert studio, school, and home — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
+ 30 min detour
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