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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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Things to Do Near Arizona Spring Training

Got tickets but no wheels for Spring Training? We got you—with ideas on where to eat, shop and have fun near each stadium, and most just a short...

Kid-Friendly Arizona

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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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Arizona Museum of Natural History

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Arizona Museum of Natural History

The Arizona Museum of Natural History is the premier natural history museum in Arizona dedicated to inspire wonder, respect and...

Arizona Railway Museum

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Arizona Railway Museum

The Arizona Railway Museum was founded in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The Museum features a 1906 steam...

Arizona Science Center

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Arizona Science Center

Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the center provides attendees numerous interactive experiences, along with daily demonstrations...

Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift

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Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift

Take in the dramatic scenery of northern Arizona from a bird's eye view by riding Snowbowl's Scenic Chairlift. From the top, enjoy glimpses...

Arizona Snowbowl Winter Resort

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Arizona Snowbowl Winter Resort

Perfect corduroy on bluebird days, untracked powder in the upper bowl, drinks on the deck of Agassiz Lodge, and epic views of the Grand...

Arizona Soaring

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Arizona Soaring

Whether it's a mellow soaring ride along the majestic Sierra Estrella Mountains or a wild and thrilling aerobatic ride you want, our...

AZ Festival of Nations

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AZ Festival of Nations

The valley of the sun has become home to people of many nationalities, diverse cultures and backgrounds. This will be an event to learn,...

BICAS

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BICAS

BICAS more than just a bike shop is our Art program. We try to keep as much as possible out of the waste stream by re-imagining old broken...

Big Surf Waterpark

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Big Surf Waterpark

Nestled on 20 acres in Arizona on the northern tip of Tempe and just south of Scottsdale, Big Surf Waterpark has remained an Arizona icon...

Biltmore Fashion Park

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Biltmore Fashion Park

Known as the "crown jewel" because of its regal history and unmatched ambiance, Biltmore Fashion Park serves as home to some of the finest...

BK Lobster PHX

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BK Lobster PHX

BK Lobster in Scottsdale, AZ is a quick casual seafood restaurant established in 2022 by married NYC expats intent on adding variety to the...

Black Men Run

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Black Men Run

Group runs are typically held every Saturday at 6 or 7am, depending on the time of year. Please join our Facebook group or follow us on...

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