Arizona Fall League announces schedule for 30th anniversary season
While we're in the midst of the 2023 MLB season, it's never too early to look over the horizon at what baseball fans can feast their eyes on during the offseason.
The Arizona Fall League released its 2023 schedule on Monday marking its 30th anniversary. The showcase of young talent is set to kick off on Monday, Oct. 2 and wrap up with the season's finale, the AFL Championship game, on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Each Major League team will send several of its top prospects to fill out each of the six teams, listed here with their home venues:
Glendale Desert Dogs (Camelback Ranch)
Mesa Solar Sox (Sloan Park)
Peoria Javelinas (Peoria Sports Complex)
Salt River Rafters (Salt River Fields at Talking Stick)
Scottsdale Scorpions (Scottsdale Stadium)
Surprise Saguaros (Surprise Stadium)
Each team will play a 30 game schedule at multiple Spring Training facilities, each with one to call their home. Although fans will get a change of scenery from the usual venues as the AFL will feature a tripleheader at Goodyear Ballpark, the current Spring Training home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, on Saturday, Oct. 14. Two of the most exciting events of the year in the AFL Home Run Derby (Friday, Nov. 3) and Fall Stars game (Saturday, Nov. 4) will be played at Sloan Park for the second consecutive season. Lastly, the milestone season will conclude with the AFL Championship at Scottsdale Stadium.
For 30 years the AFL has put the finishing touches on eventual Major League superstars. Of the 76 players selected for the 2023 All-Star Game, 36 played in the AFL including stars like Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr. In many ways, the AFL is a glimpse into the future of Major League Baseball.
Fans can purchase season passes here with an adult single pass running $140 ($100 for seniors 55+) and $170 for a double pass ($140 for senior 55+ double pass). Individual tickets can be bought online here. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for seniors 55+.