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Beautiful stadium... Went to Spring Training this year, and caught a game at Surprise Stadium. The facility is beautiful, and well kept for almost 20 years old. The team of Sundancers working on the night of my game were all super friendly. The food choices though.,,YES PLEASE and THANK YOU! Boy are there a lot of options. And let me not forget about the ease of parking and cleanliness of the bathrooms...WOW! We will definitely be going to another game here when we comeback next year.
We are fortunate here in Arizona to be one of two states that hosts Spring Training baseball. Even though the games are not official, there is nothing like laying in the grassy outfield with a hot dog and a beer and watching a ballgame. Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Coming here was a drive for me because I come from the East Valley. But I went with a large group of friends and this is the stadium that they chose to go to. Surprise Stadium is a beautiful stadium. Even though it opened back in 2002, they have done a good job of maintaining it over the years. I will admit it was hard to walk into the stadium and pass by the Texas Rangers World Series championship sign. The Rangers recently beat the Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series. But I got over it and enjoyed watching the game with friends. Our group had a blast as we got to see the Rangers play the White Sox. They have a nice variety of food options here. They have both Kansas City and Texas inspired cuisine. I tried my first Texas Dog and loved all the onions and peppers that they put on it.
My home team park, so it's hard to count off for much. It's a little smaller than a few others, so it's rather intimate. Free parking is nice. There's not a lot of choices for concessions, but the nachos are good. Separate team stores for the Rangers and Royals, and they kind of look like popups, which is a bit surprising. Know where the sun is so you can sit in the shade rather than bake in the sun. Like most of the other parks, great place to see a game:
Beautiful stadium. Very clean and the aesthetics were amazing. I love the hills out in the outfield. This is a great place to catch a game!
A great place to watch a Spring Training game. All seats are good. Parking is easy and free. Tickets for reserved seats were $20 and you can bring in unopened water and food in clear bags. The games go fast, 2 ish hours, and it makes for a great afternoon.
Finally checked out a spring training game. Plenty of concession stands to choose from normal stadium prices lol. I like that they donate their tips to a local school.
Cool stadium. Loved the Arizona influence aka cactuses !! Came for a Spring Training Game, flew into Phoenix and rented a car, easy drive to stadium and free parking. You can take snacks and water into the stadium as well. Craft beer to enjoy. Don't bothered with the food, the hotdog and pretzel we had was terrible. Enjoyed the nice April weather in the sun.
Surprise Stadium, home of surprises: Surprise number 1: Fee free parking. Nice. Surprise number 2: Despite having won the World Series fairly recently, the KC Royals Spring Training stadium is not new or snazzy like the stadiums of other recent winners (e.g. Giants, Cubs). In fact, it's simple, clean, functional, a bit old-fashioned, and shared with another team, the Rangers. Surprise number 3: Owing to field placement and trajectory of the sun, infield seats here are in the shade despite what the person selling you the tickets might say. Looking for sun? Sit in the outfield, anywhere beyond 1st or 3rd base. Surprise number 4: Those shady seats along the first base line, a few rows above the visiting team's dugout? $35. What they don't get in parking fees they do get in ticket charges. Surprise number 5: Oh wait, they didn't get my whole wallet yet. The food and drink here is astronomically pricey. $19 for Saigon Noodles. $5.75 for a Coke. I spend less than this at a regular season A's game. Surprise number 6: The two craft beer booths each have one lone person working at them meaning that the line to purchase is long both in length and wait time. Two in my group gave up altogether lest they miss half the game waiting to purchase craft beer. Surprise number 7: That A's grand slam and subsequent win. Go team. Learning that a game is being played at Surprise Stadium would do nothing to incent me to stay home nor to purchase a ticket. Everything here is perfectly a-ok.
A nice, well maintained ballpark that still looks almost brand new; I was "surprised" to learn it opened in 2002; very nice for a nearly 20 year old facility. Parking was convenient and very close to the gate. I appreciated the parking staff (volunteers?) except they forced us to park right next to all the other cars and that's not good when multiple doors are opening, people getting out of the car right next to you; not that safe, generally and certainly not in 2021. The stadium was clean with a wide concourse, and the seats were nicely distanced in "pods" of 2 or 4 seats. The ushers were helpful, and friendly, but lacked any authority, both as to some possibly intoxicated hecklers and when a girl got hit on the head with a foul ball, she was not helped or checked on. Food and drink in the stadium concessions was ballpark standard boring, but the vendors had some much better offerings including corn dogs, elephant ears, funnel cakes, ice cream, bbq and the best iced coffee I've ever had in a ballpark.
While not a Royals or Rangers fan, I appreciate going to a game for the sake of going to a game. A friend told me about their Minor League teams playing a 4th of July game (on the 2nd,) with fireworks. Game was fun to watch. It was much like watching a school game. As the game went into an extra inning, KC began heckling Texas. In the end, their heckling was for not, Texas won. The game ended three minutes before the fireworks. The fireworks show lasted over 20 minutes, and was set to patriotic music. Stadium lights were dimmed. It was nice to watch the fireworks from the seats. Policies for what one can bring in were not as strict as a Major League game. People were bringing in non clear bags. The gate we entered from allowed reusable water bottles, with liquid inside. The gate our friends entered from made them dump out their water. No weapons and bats were allowed in. Also, no glass bottles and alcohol. They do check bags. Concession stands were open for the game. Mostly old-school baseball staples; hotdogs, popcorn, nachos... Alcohol, water and sodas were also available. Seat were first come, first serve, for the game we attended. In the late afternoon, seats along the third base line were in the shade. Parking is free. It is a bit of a pickle to get out of.
So many good memories here before covid. Texas Ranger training games, movie nights with the family on the big screen, Easter egg hunts, and sitting in the grass under the stars waiting for the annual fireworks show to start. It is always decorated for Christmas with a giant Christmas Tree and lights. I get a kick out of the die hard baseball fans standing with their glove outside the fences waiting for the balls to fly over during practice. I hope they intentionally let some go after seeing all the time they spend waiting in the Arizona heat. A lot of retired gentleman volunteer to direct traffic and keep things safe on Bullard when it's busy during practice season. Connected is our City of Surprise Recreation Center for social and sport activities for the family. Across the street they built a Texas Rangers office and across from that they are adding (The Fountains) which will be housing for the Kansas City Royals to rest after their long 10 hour days of training. We have leased a rental home a lot to players and their families in the past. It will be nice the new team will have a place to go. Looking forward to social events opening up again. This facility really brings a sense of community to our small town.
Made it to day 2 of Spring training!!! Texans vs Brewers. Super easy parking and fairly good food selections. It was not packed today and a 1pm game so remember your water & sunscreen!
7 months ago
This is such a great stadium with a family friendly atmosphere. I came for a spring training game and sat in section 117 off the third base side. This was a night game so our seats were perfect, but I would have been in the sun for an afternoon game. Concessions are pretty standard but you can bring in food and a sealed water bottle. We enjoyed many different photo spots around the stadium too. There are also "Cactus League" merch stands, as well as a team store for both the Royals and the Texans. Definitely a great little stadium! read more
Like all other spring training stadiums, this stadium has great ballpark aesthetics. Plus the parking is free at this park vs other stadiums which charge 20 plus dollars. Of course parking cost is probably roped into the ticket price! What this stadium lacks in comparison to others is solid drink and food selection: stadium seems limited in variety of drinks. Stadium does not have a cocktail bar to kick back in. Despite the lack of variety, there are plenty of vendors. Stadium home teams are KC and Texas Rangers. read more
2 years ago
Beautiful stadium... Went to Spring Training this year, and caught a game at Surprise Stadium. The facility is beautiful, and well kept for almost 20 years old. The team of Sundancers working on the night of my game were all super friendly. The food choices though.,,YES PLEASE and THANK YOU! Boy are there a lot of options. And let me not forget about the ease of parking and cleanliness of the bathrooms...WOW! We will definitely be going to another game here when we comeback next year. read more
7 months ago
We are fortunate here in Arizona to be one of two states that hosts Spring Training baseball. Even though the games are not official, there is nothing like laying in the grassy outfield with a hot dog and a beer and watching a ballgame. Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Coming here was a drive for me because I come from the East Valley. But I went with a large group of friends and this is the stadium that they chose to go to. Surprise Stadium is a beautiful stadium. Even though it opened back in 2002, they have done a good job of maintaining it over the years. I will admit it was hard to walk into the stadium and pass by the Texas Rangers World Series championship sign. The Rangers recently beat the Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series. But I got over it and enjoyed watching the game with friends. Our group had a blast as we got to see the Rangers play the White Sox. They have a nice variety of food options here. They have both Kansas City and Texas inspired cuisine. I tried my first Texas Dog and loved all the onions and peppers that they put on it. read more
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My home team park, so it's hard to count off for much. It's a little smaller than a few others, so it's rather intimate. Free parking is nice. There's not a lot of choices for concessions, but the nachos are good. Separate team stores for the Rangers and Royals, and they kind of look like popups, which is a bit surprising. Know where the sun is so you can sit in the shade rather than bake in the sun. Like most of the other parks, great place to see a game: read more
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7 months ago
A great place to watch a Spring Training game. All seats are good. Parking is easy and free. Tickets for reserved seats were $20 and you can bring in unopened water and food in clear bags. The games go fast, 2 ish hours, and it makes for a great afternoon. read more
Cool stadium. Loved the Arizona influence aka cactuses !! Came for a Spring Training Game, flew into Phoenix and rented a car, easy drive to stadium and free parking. You can take snacks and water into the stadium as well. Craft beer to enjoy. Don't bothered with the food, the hotdog and pretzel we had was terrible. Enjoyed the nice April weather in the sun. read more
Surprise Stadium, home of surprises: Surprise number 1: Fee free parking. Nice. Surprise number 2: Despite having won the World Series fairly recently, the KC Royals Spring Training stadium is not new or snazzy like the stadiums of other recent winners (e.g. Giants, Cubs). In fact, it's simple, clean, functional, a bit old-fashioned, and shared with another team, the Rangers. Surprise number 3: Owing to field placement and trajectory of the sun, infield seats here are in the shade despite what the person selling you the tickets might say. Looking for sun? Sit in the outfield, anywhere beyond 1st or 3rd base. Surprise number 4: Those shady seats along the first base line, a few rows above the visiting team's dugout? $35. What they don't get in parking fees they do get in ticket charges. Surprise number 5: Oh wait, they didn't get my whole wallet yet. The food and drink here is astronomically pricey. $19 for Saigon Noodles. $5.75 for a Coke. I spend less than this at a regular season A's game. Surprise number 6: The two craft beer booths each have one lone person working at them meaning that the line to purchase is long both in length and wait time. Two in my group gave up altogether lest they miss half the game waiting to purchase craft beer. Surprise number 7: That A's grand slam and subsequent win. Go team. Learning that a game is being played at Surprise Stadium would do nothing to incent me to stay home nor to purchase a ticket. Everything here is perfectly a-ok. read more
6 years ago
A nice, well maintained ballpark that still looks almost brand new; I was "surprised" to learn it opened in 2002; very nice for a nearly 20 year old facility. Parking was convenient and very close to the gate. I appreciated the parking staff (volunteers?) except they forced us to park right next to all the other cars and that's not good when multiple doors are opening, people getting out of the car right next to you; not that safe, generally and certainly not in 2021. The stadium was clean with a wide concourse, and the seats were nicely distanced in "pods" of 2 or 4 seats. The ushers were helpful, and friendly, but lacked any authority, both as to some possibly intoxicated hecklers and when a girl got hit on the head with a foul ball, she was not helped or checked on. Food and drink in the stadium concessions was ballpark standard boring, but the vendors had some much better offerings including corn dogs, elephant ears, funnel cakes, ice cream, bbq and the best iced coffee I've ever had in a ballpark. read more
While not a Royals or Rangers fan, I appreciate going to a game for the sake of going to a game. A friend told me about their Minor League teams playing a 4th of July game (on the 2nd,) with fireworks. Game was fun to watch. It was much like watching a school game. As the game went into an extra inning, KC began heckling Texas. In the end, their heckling was for not, Texas won. The game ended three minutes before the fireworks. The fireworks show lasted over 20 minutes, and was set to patriotic music. Stadium lights were dimmed. It was nice to watch the fireworks from the seats. Policies for what one can bring in were not as strict as a Major League game. People were bringing in non clear bags. The gate we entered from allowed reusable water bottles, with liquid inside. The gate our friends entered from made them dump out their water. No weapons and bats were allowed in. Also, no glass bottles and alcohol. They do check bags. Concession stands were open for the game. Mostly old-school baseball staples; hotdogs, popcorn, nachos... Alcohol, water and sodas were also available. Seat were first come, first serve, for the game we attended. In the late afternoon, seats along the third base line were in the shade. Parking is free. It is a bit of a pickle to get out of. read more
5 years ago
So many good memories here before covid. Texas Ranger training games, movie nights with the family on the big screen, Easter egg hunts, and sitting in the grass under the stars waiting for the annual fireworks show to start. It is always decorated for Christmas with a giant Christmas Tree and lights. I get a kick out of the die hard baseball fans standing with their glove outside the fences waiting for the balls to fly over during practice. I hope they intentionally let some go after seeing all the time they spend waiting in the Arizona heat. A lot of retired gentleman volunteer to direct traffic and keep things safe on Bullard when it's busy during practice season. Connected is our City of Surprise Recreation Center for social and sport activities for the family. Across the street they built a Texas Rangers office and across from that they are adding (The Fountains) which will be housing for the Kansas City Royals to rest after their long 10 hour days of training. We have leased a rental home a lot to players and their families in the past. It will be nice the new team will have a place to go. Looking forward to social events opening up again. This facility really brings a sense of community to our small town. read more
3 years ago
Love the family days where you get a ticket for the grass area and a hot dog meal for the family. Stadium is clean and well kept. read more
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This was on the bucket list of things to do before I expire.... So glad I visited. The Royals played the Rangers in a double header matchup. Parking was free and easy, close by and some fans were tailgating. Stadium experience is awesome! So much food to choose from the variety is waht I was impressed with..... Bathrooms are easy to get in and out. Fan shops all over the stadium. All the workers had smiles on their faces and were happy to help with anything! The temperature was fantastic and the overall experience was superb! I would love to return..... In fact I will be seeing 3 games at this stadium in a 24 hr period. I love baseball and I love the Royals! I do appreciate the staff at the stadium for providing a super fantastic experience. I can't wait til next year to try and schedule a time to visit! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City read more
5 years ago
Final Weekend of Spring Training Baseball....and I decided to make my final appearance of the spring in Surprise AZ to check out the digs here. Let me start by saying unless your a Texas Ranger or Kansas City royal fan....the trip from phoenix and points beyond Sun City....Sun City West...Deer Valley and of course Surprise itself....may not be worth the trip do to the mileage.....gas...and traffic. However if you have a few hours to spare on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon then this is a must see ballpark. Now I decided to pay a visit to this gem because this is an ongoing adventure of all the Cactus league parks here in Arizona. I have 3 more to cover next season that I didn't get to this year. However back to Surprise Stadium....once you navigate down bell road and all the lights you make a right hand turn onto Bullard drive and immediately you will see a Holiday Inn express and a Marriott Resort...both of which I find a little out of place. The reason I say that is because there is a library....community park....and rec center along with the ballpark all in walking distance of each other. This atmosphere doesn't exist at any other ballpark I have been to for spring training except maybe in Scottsdale....but what makes this good is the FREE Parking. However be warned when you make the right onto bullard off of bell road...you have to go to the end of the strip and turn around to come back for the parking because it is all on the opposite side of the street. There is a heavy police presence like I have not seen at other parks as well....and there is a perfect turning lane to drive directly into the free parking area...but they block it off....don't really understand that because there is not much traffic that comes from the other direction. Remember what I said though....FREE Parking....always a plus at a spring training facility. Now I have read that this is the best and most fan friendly stadium in the entire Cactus league here in Arizona....well that is true in some ways and false in others. Here is the truth factor: Again Free Parking Great Seats no matter where you sit Great ticket prices....best seat in the house only costs 24 bucks!! Nice concourse Friendly staff....a lot of retirees and senior citizens....there everywhere. Heavy EMT and police on duty...so you feel comfortable Free Public Admission to the Sports Shop....only one I have seen at any ballpark....major & minor leagues included. Nice touch there. Will call....NO waiting..... they have a host of people to help you...not just one centrally located area. Now for the false factor: Lawn area is a bit small Party Deck is small as well No Activities for the kids...which is a first at any spring training park I have visited Not enough Vendors....and the one's they did have were crowded together. I was there for about 5 innings and the Beer man came by maybe twice...and hot dog guys....no soft drink or lemonade guys...no peanut guys...nothing The Public Address System is dreadful....couldn't understand a word Finally....with the Rangers being the defending American League champs.....i certainly couldn't tell because the fans showed them no love whatsoever. I mean this place lacked any real enthusiasm and I must say I was shocked by that. Now with all that being said it is still a great place to go and see a game....it's small...intimate....and a bit nostalgic which are all very important factors for spring training facilities. So until next year....Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!! read more
First time here and I was impressed. This is my hometown (Surprise, AZ) stadium where the Royals and Rangers play. I came here with my wife, son and in laws to catch a Padres vs Royals game. Free parking across the street. Workers were friendly. The grass in the outfield was well maintained and very comfortable to relax on (no shade though). As others have said, concessions did seem a bit weak sauce but we did not eat at the game either (too expensive!). We did get some sno cones which were delicious on this hot day. $3.00 for a small, $5.00 for the large. I like how the stadium is newer, but maintains an old school stadium feel (kind of like Camden Yards in Baltimore). I'm glad we live so close to this stadium. It will be in our Spring plans for years to come! This was also the first baseball game that I ever attended with my son. That right there gets an automatic 5 stars! read more
3 years ago
Surprise Stadium was another stop on our tour of the Cactus League facilities. We had an enjoyable experience with close up views and perfect weather. This stadium has been the home of the Royals and Rangers since the 2003 season. But you can also view other levels of baseball and attend other events such as movie night in the ballpark. Seating is just under 11K, so tickets were readily available about one month out. Our $25 tickets were first row along the first base line. Our view was unobstructed and we could probably say the same for the rest of the seats. There's some protection from the sun in the lower deck around the infield. The field is pretty symmetrical at 350 feet down both lines and 400 feet to the 20 foot wall in straightaway center. This was the first stadium that we've been to with free parking, which is a nice bonus. The 12 practice fields are open to the public for most of the day. We didn't have any food in the stadium since we had just eaten earlier. But you can bring your own food in a zip lock bag and a liter-sized bottle into the stadium. The northwest location also shaved a considerable time off of the drive home after the game. read more
3 years ago
I've been wanting to go to spring training for years and finally got the opportunity last week and this was the first park we visited and had a great time. Parking was across the street and free, so what a great way to begin the trip. Walked-up to the ticket window to purchase 2 lawn tickets that were very reasonably priced ($8). Bag check was easy and fast and the staff was super nice. Surprise Stadium is home to the Royals and Rangers and on this day the Royals were hosting the A's. My son and I walked around the stadium and were very impressed with how clean the stadium was. Not to mention the views were amazing and it was a joy to see how close you are to the action. The bullpens were readily accessible, so you could watch the pitchers warm-up. There didn't appear to be a bad seat in the stadium. It was around 80 degrees with some clouds, so it never got too hot. In addition, there's a decent amount of shade behind home plate if you need to avoid the heat. My son and I got a bit "hangry" after 5 innings, so we walked around to see what food options were available. My son opted for the Diamond BBQ and I went to the Chucky's Famous Pork Tenderloin trailer. My son's BBQ Pulled Pork was smaller than expected and he said it tasted just OK. My breaded pork tenderloin was tender, moist and really good. We also enjoyed the waffle fries that came with my meal. Service was good and condiments were available if you wanted to add ketchup or BBQ sauce. What made the experience even more enjoyable, was the friendliness of the staff. They were helpful and very accommodating, so kudos to the staff. read more
6 years ago
Overall, have had positive experiences at this ballpark, but not today. The staff at the ballpark is usually very helpful and friendly, but today the facility manager was a real jerk. We attended the Rangers game this afternoon and had lawn seats. Although I called the box office the day prior and was told we could bring our beach chairs, we were told by facility manager that we couldn't bring them in. The thing is, the people that sat in the pod next to us happened to be sitting in chairs similar to ours. I questioned him about the other guests and he continued letting them sit in their chairs for the remainder of the game without question. If you have rules and are going to enforce them, they should be followed by all, not just a select few. Not to mention, there was also another guy down the way that had a tall foldable camping chair. Pictures provided. Bad job! read more
I was wrong. For years I thought the Surprise Stadium was just average, making this conclusion from a visit years and years ago. I don't know why I had this thought lodged in my head but it was there. Anyhow, forward to now, I took my daughter to a game in Surprise to cheer on the Brewers and we loved everything. Free parking and friendly staff started everything on a good note. Next, our seats were in the shade, which I personally prefer. FYI-There are lots of shaded seats. Food came next and there were lots of food choices, including some real quality food trucks (Chuckies Pork was awesome). Only sad note was seeing Chickfila stand (my daughters favorite) was not open for her. Then we remembered it was Sunday. Overall, we loved our visit and will be back again. read more
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