Suit up with the Valley’s surfeit of exciting pro and college sports squads.
Arizona Diamondbacks
March 27-Sept. 28, 2025
The bats are back in action as the Valley’s resurgent big-league baseball franchise goes toe-to-toe with the best of the National League. Year-round tours allow fans to go behind the scenes at the stadium, known for its retractable roof and signature swimming pool – a perfect home-run target located 415 feet from home plate. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
ASU Sun Devils
September-April
Cheer on the Arizona State University Sun Devils in “Fear the Fork” style as the school’s student athletes compete in everything from football to women’s water polo. ASU campus, Tempe, 480-965-3482, thesundevils.com
Arizona Cardinals
September 8-January 5
See Arizona’s pigskin pros stage their latest bid for the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy in their state-of-the-art stadium. Year-round tours provide a bird’s-eye view of the retractable roof, press box, visiting team locker room, an exclusive private loft and more. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com
Phoenix Suns
October 23-April 13
Expect an up-tempo style of basketball as Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and co. battle it out in the NBA’s always competitive Pacific Division. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-SUNS, suns.com
Turf Paradise
November-May
Thoroughbred horse racing is the attraction at this venue, with betting available for spectators who want to try and beat the odds. Races can be enjoyed by actively cheering trackside or in the grandstands, or comfortably while dining in the clubhouse. 1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, 602-942-1101, turfparadise.com
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
December 26
Founded as the Copper Bowl in 1989, the college game has had many names before landing on its newest title. Its venue also has a varied history that includes stints at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe and, now, Chase Field in Phoenix. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. for the Big Ten vs. Big 12 matchup. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 480-350-0911, fiestabowl.org/sports/rate
VRBO Fiesta Bowl
December 31
Two of college football’s aspiring national champions collide in this first-ever College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal – the latest incarnation of the storied annual bowl game. 5:30 p.m. kickoff. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 480-350-0911, fiestabowl.org
Phoenix Rising FC
April-October 2025
Arizona’s highest-level professional soccer franchise takes the field as a member of the United Soccer League Championship. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 623-594-9606, phxrisingfc.com
Arizona Rattlers
May-August 2025
The six-time world champs return to the field eager to continue their dynasty in the Indoor Football League. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8274, azrattlers.com
Phoenix Mercury
May-September 2025
Arizona’s three-time WNBA champs take on their roundball rivals in fierce hard-court action. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-252-WNBA, phoenixmercury.com
