TEXAS RANGERS WHERE THEY PLAY: Surprise Stadium, 15930 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374 SEATING CAPACITY: 10,714 STADIUM WEBSITE: surprisestadium.com PURCHASE TICKETS: rangers.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Surprise Stadium, named the No. 1 Ballpark in all of the Cactus League by USA Today and voted Best Spring Training Facility by Foothills Magazine in 2020, is home to the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The venue prides itself on two things, being a classic spring training facility for baseball enthusiasts and a family friendly atmosphere for fans of all ages. The park features unparalleled fan access to the practice fields everyday (FREE!) as well as free parking for everyone coming to the game. INTERESTING FACT: Surprise Stadium is located 45 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport via I-10 to the New Loop 303 Freeway and Bell Rd, right in the middle of the City of Surprise’s award winning Recreation Campus, featuring a Championship Tennis and Racquet Complex, aquatics center, parks, lakes, sports facilities and many other public amenities. Get to the stadium early and head over to In-n-Out Burger for a pre-game experience that is a Spring Training must. TASTY TREATS: Make sure and check out the great food and drink selection within Surprise Stadium, including Texas BBQ, homemade tacos, and many other ballpark favorites. Thirsty? Make sure and try the local microbrews, including Arizona’s own Huss Brewing Co. And don’t forget Desert Snowie’s shaved ice and soft serve ice cream is a must have. RANGERS’ 2020 SEASON: The Rangers finished 5th in the AL West with a 22-38 record in the abbreviated MLB 60-game season. WORLD SERIES HISTORY: The Rangers made it to the World Series in both 2010 and 2011, but have yet to win a World Series.
HOME CACTUS LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday, March 1 Thursday, March 4 Sunday, March 7 Tuesday, March 9 Thursday, March 11 Friday, March 12 Sunday, March 14 Wednesday, March 17 Thursday, March 18 Saturday, March 20 Tuesday, March 23 Friday, March 26 Sunday, March 28 * Monday, March 29 * Tuesday, March 30
1:05 p.m. San Francisco Giants 1:05 p.m. San Diego Padres 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers 1:05 p.m. Cleveland Indians 1:05 p.m. Oakland Athletics 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox 1:05 p.m. Colorado Rockies 6:05 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati Reds 6:05 p.m. Seattle Mariners 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles Angels 6:05 p.m. Kansas City Royals 12:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers
* At Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
PLAYERS TO WATCH: David Dahl, LF; Joey Gallo, RF; Kyle Gibson, RHP; Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS; Nick Solak, 2B MANAGER: Chris Woodward TEAM MASCOT: Rangers Captain AFTER THE GAME: Do you still want to hang with friends and family, but can’t decide where to go next? Head to Uptown Alley, 13525 N. Litchfield Rd., Surprise, AZ 85379. The entertainment center boasts things to do for all ages including a 40-lane bowling alley, laser tag, billiards room, sports theatre and Red Embers Bar & Grill. 34 | Play Ball Magazine
NOTE: The 2021 spring training schedule is subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. Game dates, times, promotions and opponents are subject to change. Go to cactusleague.com/schedule.php for the latest updates and fan information.
