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Peoria Sports Complex

What a visiting fan needs to know: where to stay, getting in from PHX, parking and tailgating, what to eat and where to sit.

  • Peoria, AZ
  • Home of the Padres and Mariners
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Where to stay near Peoria Sports Complex

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • P83 Entertainment District, Peoria
    William Kanak, Google Maps

    P83 Entertainment District, PeoriaVisiting fans pick this

    5 min by walk. Several hotels on Paradise Lane are about 0.3 miles from the gates, so you can walk to games, the practice fields and the bars.

  • North Glendale, within two milesVisiting fans pick this

    10 min by drive. Many more hotel rooms sit within two miles of the ballpark in Peoria and Glendale, a short drive to the free lots.

  • Elsewhere in the Valley
    North Valley MedSpa, Google Maps

    Elsewhere in the Valley

    45 min by drive. Freeways are light in the middle of the day, so a central base works if you plan to see several ballparks.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
The P83 Entertainment District wraps the complex along 83rd Avenue and Paradise Lane, with hotels, chain and local restaurants and bars a short walk from the gates. La Quinta, Hampton Inn, Comfort Suites and Residence Inn sit about 0.3 miles from the ballpark.

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Getting to Peoria Sports Complex

From Sky Harbor

From a specialist guide
PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor). About 23 miles and roughly 40 minutes by car without traffic, mostly on Loop 101.

On game day

Checked at the source
Drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor, about 40 min. Free lots off 83rd Avenue at Mariners Way and Stadium Way. Walk from a P83 hotel, about 6 min to Gate B and the Ticket Office area. Rideshare, about 25 min. Stadium Way off Paradise Lane rideshare U-turn area.

Parking and tailgating at Peoria Sports Complex

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgating is allowed before spring training games, limited to your own parking space in front of or behind your vehicle. Do not block other spaces or roadways. Overnight parking is not allowed.

Game day at Peoria Sports Complex

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Allowed: a clear tote (plastic, vinyl or PVC) up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, a small clutch or wallet up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, or a clear one-gallon resealable bag. Hard coolers and luggage are not allowed. Everyone passes through metal detectors.
  • Cashless: The whole complex is cashless. Bring a credit or debit card for tickets, food and the Team Store.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
Pregame activities and group tours are sold for a fee through the complex's Fan Experiences page.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
Police route traffic out after games. Cars leaving by Mariners Way are sent south toward Thunderbird Road (turn west for Loop 101). Cars leaving by Stadium Way at 83rd Avenue are sent north toward Bell Road. Cars leaving Stadium Way at Paradise Lane are sent east toward 75th Avenue. Park on the side that matches where you are headed next.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Do not skip the practice fields. Both teams work out there in the morning for free, and batting practice happens there, not in the ballpark.

Food and drink at Peoria Sports Complex

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source
  • P83 Entertainment District
    William Kanak, Google Maps

    P83 Entertainment DistrictDistrict

    83rd Avenue and Paradise Lane, Peoria, AZ 85382

    More than 15 restaurants and bars sit within a block or two of the complex, most across 83rd Avenue. Park at the ballpark and walk, since many business lots are for customers only.

    Away fans: mixed crowds from both home teams and the visitors. Any jersey fits in.

  • The Moon Saloon
    The Moon Saloon, Google Maps

    The Moon SaloonBefore or after

    16554 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382

    A long-running P83 sports bar with cold beer, burgers and bar food. It fills up after games.

    Away fans: a Chicago-themed bar that welcomes every team's fans.

  • Revolu Modern Taqueria + BarBefore or after

    15703 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382

    Street-food tacos and craft cocktails a short walk south of the complex. A good stop if the game ends early.

    Away fans: a casual restaurant bar. Jerseys of any team are normal here in spring.

  • The Social on 83rd
    The Social on 83rd, Google Maps

    The Social on 83rdBefore or after

    8350 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, AZ 85382

    A chef-driven local spot best known for weekend brunch. Go before a weekend first pitch.

    Away fans: a local restaurant that draws ballpark crowds on weekends.

Things to do around Peoria Sports Complex

Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.

  1. Ritual65 points

    Morning workouts at the practice fields

    Both teams run free morning workouts and batting practice on their own practice fields next to the ballpark. Get there at opening for the closest look of the day.

    Free. 3 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  2. Eat40 points

    Weekend brunch at The Social on 83rd

    A local P83 kitchen with a big weekend brunch a few minutes' walk from the gates. Eat here, then walk to the practice fields.

    $$. 3 hours before first pitch

  3. Ritual50 points

    Autograph Alley

    The right field concourse has a set spot for autographs inside the ballpark. Bring a pen and a ball and get there when gates open.

    Free. 1 hour 20 minutes before first pitch

  4. Drink40 points

    Craft beer on the outfield concourse

    Carts and tents along the outfield pour local Four Peaks plus California and Pacific Northwest craft beer. Walk the full concourse loop before you pick.

    $$. 30 minutes before first pitch

  5. Outing25 points

    Skunk Creek Trail walk

    A partly paved trail with bird overlooks runs along Skunk Creek through Rio Vista Community Park. It is a quiet hour before a night game.

    Free

  6. Outing50 points

    Lake Pleasant Regional Park

    A 23,000-acre desert lake park north of Peoria for boating, swimming, hiking and wildlife. Spend an off day here.

    $

  7. Double header75 points

    Second game at Surprise Stadium

    Surprise Stadium, home of the Royals and Rangers, is about 10 miles and 20 minutes west. Pair a day game here with a night game there, or the reverse.

    $$

  8. Drink40 points

    Postgame pint at The Moon Saloon

    A P83 sports bar that fills with fans of every team after the last out. It is a short walk from the lots.

    $. 3 hours 20 minutes after first pitch

  9. Eat40 points

    Tacos at Revolu

    Street-food tacos and craft cocktails just south of the complex on 83rd Avenue. Happy hour starts at 2 p.m. on weekdays, which fits an early finish.

    $. 3 hours 30 minutes after first pitch

Seats and shade at Peoria Sports Complex

Where the sun lands on a day game, and which seats stay dry when it rains.

Shade and cover

Checked at the source
  • Club sections 305 to 319. Shaded seating behind home plate on the club level.
  • Upper Box sections 200 to 215. Shaded seating in the upper box level.
  • Sections 217 and 219, rows HH and up. Shade reaches only the top rows of these sections.
  • Lower bowl and outfield lawn. Expect full sun. The upper rows on the infield get shade first as the afternoon goes on.
  • Peoria Cove, third base concourse. The kids' playground has shaded seating, misting fans and a splash pad.