The baseball season begins with “Spring Training”, six weeks of practice time in the warm and sunny states of Arizona and Florida. All of the professional baseball teams, as well as their Double-A and Triple-A affiliates, gather either on the West or East Coast (usually divided according to geographical location of the team; although not always. For instance, until 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers used to train in Florida).
Spring Training games are played during the month of March, either in Arizona or Florida. Since players are there for four to six weeks, many of them choose to rent condos for themselves and their families. All Spring Training cities are bustling hubs of activity for the month of March; it is unlikely you will be able to stay in a hotel, visit a restaurant, or walk down the street without running into at least one professional baseball player. The stadiums are much smaller than their professional counterparts, allowing for more personal interaction at the field.
A list of the Spring Training cites and stadiums can be found in our Baseball Instruction: How to Follow MLB, or you can click on the links to the left for more detailed information. Need help planning that perfect trip? Contact the Baseball Chix for personalized trip planning.
A list of the Spring Training cites and stadiums can be found in our Baseball Instruction: How to Follow MLB, or you can click on the links to the left for more detailed information. Need help planning that perfect trip? Contact the Baseball Chix for personalized trip planning.