The Surprise Saguaros, sporting a fresh batch of MLB's top prospects, are all set to kick off their season at Surprise Stadium tomorrow, October 8. They'll face the Glendale Desert Dogs with the first pitch slated for 6:30 p.m. local time. The Saguaros, bringing together rising stars from the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies, offer fans a preview of baseball's next big things.
Emphasizing community engagement, City of Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Are you a minor league enthusiast or just curious about the raw talent that feeds the Major League's insatiable roster machine? Either way, as reported by SurpriseStadium.com, there's a spectacle in town.
Early birds and ticket seekers, take note: the box office, stanchly cashless this year, will open one hour before game time to sell you a seat. Just be ready to whip out your Visa or MasterCard, as SurpriseStadium.com details, those are your golden tickets into the game. Adults can snag a seat for $14, while seniors aged 60+ and youths between 11-17 slide in for $12. Oh, and the kids? If they're 10 or under, they get in free, but let's parent responsibly—don't forget they need to be with an adult.
Parking, mercifully unfettered by fees, opens alongside the gates a full hour prior to the game. And while you're there savoring America's favorite pastime, you might as well grab some concessions or official league merchandise—also adopting the cashless trend. Just don't try to bring your snacks or major league-sized bags into the stadium. The aforementioned Surprise Stadium policy, listing also the fine print on permissible clear totes and clutches, ensures everyone's day out is safe without you lugging around anything that won't fit into a gallon-sized plastic bag. For more on what you can and cannot bring, and to peek at the rest of the Surprise Saguaros' home schedule, head on over to SurpriseStadium.com.
Question about tickets or getting to the stadium? Give the Surprise Stadium Box Office a ring at 623.222.2222 or visit mlb.com/AFL.
