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WHERE THEY PLAY: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 SEATING CAPACITY: 11,000 STADIUM WEBSITE: saltriverfields.com SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: rockies.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Salt River Fields, which is home to both the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, features many great experiences for spring training fans. The concession stands serve out-of-this-world treats, including a quarter-pound hot dog wrapped in bacon. The roof of the facility is unique, in that it mimics the traditional Native American ramada. There are sweeping views of the surrounding desert and a lovely lawn for fans to sit and relax on. Don’t forget, there are many other spots around the facility that are open for fans to stand in and enjoy the game from. TASTY TREATS: Streets of New York Pizza and Salty Senorita Taco Bar both have stands here. INTERESTING FACT: Salt River Fields is the first LEED Gold-certified sports venue of its kind in the United States. It was designed so that people in the seats will not have the sun in their face, and many seats will be in the shade most of the game. ROCKIES’ 2021 SEASON: For the third consecutive season the Rockies finished in fourth place in the NL West, finishing the 2021 season with a 74-87 record.LAST WORLD SERIES HISTORY: The Rockies have appeared in one World Series, losing to the Boston Red Sox in 2007. PLAYERS TO WATCH: RHP Germán Márquez, RHP Antonio Senzatela, LHP Kyle Freeland, LHP Austin Gomber, INF Ryan McMahon, INF Brendan Rodger, 1B C.J. Cron, OF Charlie Blackmon MANAGER: Bud Black TEAM MASCOT: Dinger AFTER THE GAME: Head over to America’s largest indoor butterfly pavilion, Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura in Scottsdale, for a one-of-a-kind experience that will captivate both children and adults alike.

TEAM SCHEDULE: The 2022 Cactus League schedule is subject to change, based on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Major League Baseball lockout. To see the latest Cactus League schedules for all the teams, scan this QR code.

Arizona’s Playground

With so many places to play, you’ll want to extend your stay!

Welcome back spring training fans! The past few years have been hard for everyone, but our commitment to delivering safe and memorable entertainment options for you, your friends and your family has not wavered! The Salt River Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District is Arizona’s biggest and best place to play and stay and we hope that you’ll find time to visit us and explore new properties like Great Wolf Lodge AZ, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River. The Salt River Indian Community’s heritage of hospitality is shining through and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Scottsdale, AZ | 480.362.2700 TalkingStickArizona.com

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