PHOENIX – As MLB spring training approaches, Arizona is preparing to welcome back Major League Baseball teams for another season in the Valley of the Sun.
The Cactus League, which hosts 10 MLB teams annually, transforms the Phoenix metropolitan area into a baseball destination each spring. Teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and others will set up camp across the Valley.
The annual pilgrimage brings thousands of fans to Arizona, supporting local businesses from hotels and restaurants to golf courses and retail establishments. Spring training has become a tradition for many baseball fans, offering an intimate setting to watch their teams prepare for the regular season.
This year, the excitement builds as teams look to build on last season and fans gear up for another year of baseball. The Cactus League continues to be a significant draw for sports tourism in the Southwest.
Whether it is the historic stadiums or the beautiful desert weather, Arizona remains a premier destination for baseball fans during spring training.
