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Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona

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Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona

World-class athletes and die-hard spectators unite in Arizona’s sports culture scene. Read further for just a handful of reasons to host your sporting event under sunny skies and with a scenic mountain background.

A Sport for Everyone

From touchdowns to slamdunks, spectators can choose their preferred moment of glory. As host to a myriad of major sports teams, Arizona has it all for the adrenaline seeker–including football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and virtually any sport under the sun.

Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona
(Credit: Arizona Diamondbacks / Kelsey Grant)

Year-round Offerings

Known as the ‘Sunset State’, Arizona boasts more than 300 sunny days on average. With blue skies abound and a scenic desert background at every turn, this location is sure to score year-round.

Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona

Long-Standing History

Since the birth of the Arizona Cardinals nearly 125 years ago, Arizona has been no stranger to major league and recreational sports events alike. Rely on our experienced experts and suppliers to set you up for success.

Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona
(Credit: Arizona Cardinals Scoreboard)

World-Class Venues

Explore state-of-the-art facilities frequented by top-tier athletes. Arizona offers premier fields, tracks, bleachers and front-row seats for nearly every type of sporting event. Located at 2100m elevation, the high-altitude city of Flagstaff is perfect for the elite athlete seeking top-notch modern strength and conditioning facilities. Or, the robust greater Phoenix area hosts 15 MLB teams for their spring training season across 10 facilities. Glendale's State Farm Stadium is home to the only rollout field and retractable roof stadium in the world.

Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona
State Farm Stadium (Credit: City of Glendale)

Extending the Experience

The game day is just the beginning. Arizona offers visitors top-notch dining, unique attractions, and scenic outdoor adventure for the sports-loving visitor. A range of year-round activities and experiences are waiting to be discovered.

Top Reasons to Bring Your Event to Arizona
Chiricahua National Monument (Credit: Mark W. Lipczynski)

What's New in Arizona Venues

Major Upcoming Events

A group of fans flock to Phoenix Raceway for a professional NASCAR race.
Two professional football players embrace in celebration at the Fiesta Bowl.

December 2022

VRBO Fiesta Bowl

Pro golf players hit the greens at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, surrounded by fans and Camelback Mountain. .
Glendale's State Farm Stadium is surrounded by a vibrant blue sky, clouds, and a lush grass lawn.

February 2023

Super Bowl LVII

Cactus League Spring Training stadium

February - April 2023

Cactus League Spring Training

Professional basketball players play the NBAA Men's Final Four in a packed stadium.
The illuminated Footprint Center is surrounded by an evening sky and a downtown Phoenix skyline.

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Things to Do Near Arizona Spring Training

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Kid-Friendly Arizona

From the Wild West and wildlife to child-friendly museums and the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a lot to offer families.

Explore Phoenix's West Valley

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Explore Phoenix's West Valley

Just beyond Camelback Mountain and a little north of the Salt River lies a region ripe for exploration. In the northwest corner of the Valley of...

Arizona Golf: Where Beauty is Par for the Course

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Arizona Golf: Where Beauty is Par for the Course

Take in the picturesque surroundings of these Arizona golf courses with unbelievable views.

The Wild Bunch

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The Wild Bunch

Pack up the family for some fun in Arizona in the great outdoors. For fans of sleeping in tents, wandering in the wild, and traversing the...

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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

Flagstaff Extreme is a series of exciting physical challenges suspended in trees at various heights. Participants experience new thrills...

Flagstaff International Film Festival

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Flagstaff International Film Festival

The Flagstaff International Film Festival (FIFF) was created to provide opportunities to connect artists with our community by showcasing...

FlagTagAZ

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FlagTagAZ

Axe throwing, laser tag, darts, arcade games and more! We do take walk-ins! We appreciate advance bookings for large groups, parties, or...

For The Culture AZ

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For The Culture AZ

FEATURING A FULL NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT:4 DJs - Best of Both Worlds styleSpecial Guest DJ's T.B.A.Hip-Hop | R&B | Classics | Afro beats...

Fort Lowell Museum

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Fort Lowell Museum

The Fort Lowell Museum offers unique exhibits and hands-on activities for adults, families, and children...and it's pet-friendly too!...

Fort McDowell Adventures

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Fort McDowell Adventures

No matter what size your group and no matter what the occasion, Fort McDowell Adventures has the space, staff, and western adventure to...

Fountain Hills Farmers Market

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Fountain Hills Farmers Market

The FHFM is all about providing the Fountain Hills community and our guests with a Vibrant Market so you can connect with the Farmer,...

Fox in a Box Tucson

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Fox in a Box Tucson

Fox in a Box Tucson is a live escape room, designed for groups of two to six people. Players have 60 minutes to overcome a series of...

Goodyear Ballpark

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Goodyear Ballpark

Goodyear Ballpark is the spring training and player development home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. A great deal of...

Grand Canyon Visitor Center - IMAX Theater

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Grand Canyon Visitor Center - IMAX Theater

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center and IMAX® Theater provide the perfect start to an amazing Grand Canyon adventure.See "Grand Canyon: Rivers...

Grand Canyon West

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Grand Canyon West

Travel to the Grand Canyon -- one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World -- and let Grand Canyon West provide you with an experience...

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