PHOENIX — Phoenix officials are preparing for throngs of baseball fans to pour into the downtown area to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers in World Series games next week.
City leaders held a press conference Friday highlighting all of the work its departments have been doing to ensure a safe and efficient series.
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Once the World Series is over, the Valley has even more to look forward to in the world of sporting events: the 2024 WM Phoenix Open, the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and the WNBA All-Star Game are on the horizon.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Valley Metro's light rail network brings you directly to Chase Field from other areas in the Valley, plus there are many places to park along the light rail route that offer free parking.
Light rail trains operate every 15 minutes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and you can purchase a one-day pass for $4.
You can also catch a ride in a fully autonomous vehicle! The new option is through an Uber and Waymo partnership that was announced Thursday morning.
SEATING AND GAME INFO
If you’re part of the SOLD-OUT crowds for the World Series games in the Valley, here’s some key information you need to know before you go:
- Game 3: Monday, October 30, at 5:03 p.m.
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 31, at 5:03 p.m.
- Game 5: Wednesday, November 1, at 5:03 p.m.
- Gates up at 2 p.m. on these game days.
- Seats: Not sure what area in the ballpark your seats are in? Check out this map.
- The final postseason games in Phoenix are sold out. Resale tickets for each of the Chase Field games are available on sites like SeatGeek ranging from $550 to more than $2,000 per ticket.
MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GAME-DAY HERE
THINGS TO DO
If you’re not at the ballpark for the World Series games, you can still “embrace the chaos” at other places around the Phoenix metro area.
The Arizona State Fair, Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar, and more are holding watch parties and offering special deals.
You can also check out the Team Shop at Chase Field for brand-new World Series merchandise.
WORLD SERIES GAME SCHEDULE
Games 1 and 2 of the World Series will take place Friday and Saturday on the road against the Rangers.
Games 3, 4, and 5 will take place in Arizona on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (if necessary).
All of the games are set to begin at 5:03 p.m.
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