The AZ Fall League starts on Monday October 2

The AZ Fall League starts on Monday October 2. This league provides a chance for top Major League Baseball prospects (teams’ best minor league players) to continue honing their skills by playing with, and against, other rising stars. The season lasts six weeks and is a great opportunity for prospects showcase their talents in front of major and minor league baseball scouts.

League is Noteworthy

The AZ Fall League starts on Monday October 2 and this league has a noteworthy history of players making an MLB team. Over 2900 of the nearly 5000 past AFL players have reached the majors since the league began.

The league has produced six Cy Young Award winners, 19 MVPs, and seven World Series MVPs. There is an AZ Fall League Hall of Fame featuring players, coaches, managers and even umpires.

Run by MLB

Run by MLB, the league has been around since 1992 and follows MLB rules and regulations. While playing for one of six teams, players wear the uniforms of their respective MLB parent clubs. Managers and pitching and hitting coaches for each team are provided by MLB organizations on a rotating basis.

Top Level Stadiums and Playing Fields

Most games are played at six Spring Training venues in the greater Phoenix area. The location is advantageous for the Arizona Fall League because all the stadiums—Salt River Fields (Scottsdale), Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria), Sloan Park (Mesa), Camelback Ranch (Glendale), Surprise Stadium (Surprise), and Scottsdale Stadium (Scottsdale)—are within short driving distances of one another. Playing surfaces at the state of the art venues are outstanding and seating and concession areas are always fan friendly.

Afternoon and Night Games

The AZ Fall League begins season 30 and this year each team will play 30 games. Games are played Monday through Saturday (no Sundays), with most starting at either 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. (Arizona Time). The 2:30 p.m. start time is new this season. The only game played on a Sunday is the Fall Stars game (November 5).

Tickets and Pricing

AZ Fall League tickets can be purchased by the season as well as by single game(s). All seating is General Admission, meaning you can sit in any seat in the stadium. Prices are affordable with standard pricing between $10 and $12 per game. If you can take advantage of the season pass by attending two games a day, afternoon and night, the per-game price is even better.

Season Passes – Single Pass Adult 18+: $140; Single pass adult 55+: $100 – provides single admission into every game, at every stadium, all season long for the ticketholder

Season Passes – Double Pass Adult: $170; 55+: $140 – provide the same admission for the ticketholder plus a guest.

Single Ticket (standard games): Adults – $12; 55+ and teens 13-17 – $10; Children 12 and under get in free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult — Single tickets can be purchased online or at stadium box offices starting one hour prior to game time.

NOTE: While passes include admission to special events, individual tickets to special events cost more ($15-$20). Service fees may apply to all purchases.

Schedule Highlights and Playoffs

Saturday, October 14: Neutral site tripleheader—all teams play in the same ballpark on the same day (Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear)

The following Saturday, October 28: Neutral site doubleheader (Hohokam Stadium, Mesa)

To wrap up the final Saturday, on November 4: Home Run Derby (Sloan Park)

Sunday, November 5: Fall Stars Game (Sloan Park)

Friday, November 10: Playoff—a play-in game between the season’s number 2 and 3 seeds; winner plays the number 1 seed for the championship (Camelback Ranch)

Saturday, November 11. Championship Game (Scottsdale Stadium)

NOTE: Single tickets to these events are: Adults – $20; 55+ and teens – $10; Children 12 and under – free

Up Close and Friendly

The AZ Fall League starts on Monday October 2. It is a great way to get autographs and learn more about future MLB players, For more information—including a printable schedule—check out the league’s website.