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~ Mesa, Arizona - As the 2025 Spring Training season comes to a close, the city of Mesa is celebrating a successful year with the Chicago Cubs leading the way in attendance for all Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training games. This marks the 12th consecutive season that the Cubs have held this title in the Cactus League.
According to official numbers released by the city, a total of 227,570 fans flocked to Sloan Park between February 21st and March 25th to catch a glimpse of their favorite teams in action. This averages out to an impressive 12,643 fans per game over the course of 18 games played at Sloan Park.
The Cubs set a new Cactus League record on March 8th when they played in front of a crowd of 16,161 fans at Sloan Park during their game against the Seattle Mariners. This surpassed their previous record set in 2023 when they played against the San Francisco Giants in front of 16,152 fans.
Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics also saw an increase in attendance this year with a nearly 11 percent jump from last year. A total of 82,636 fans attended games at HoHoKam Stadium, averaging out to about 5,903 fans per game over the course of 12 games. This is compared to last year's numbers of 63,893 fans and an average of 5,324 per game.
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Mayor Mark Freeman expressed his gratitude for spring training and its impact on Mesa's economy. "Spring training holds a special place in the hearts of our city's fans and it also brings business to our hotels, restaurants, bars and stores," he said. "The Cubs and As playing a combined total of 30 games here generated almost one-fifth of the entire Cactus League attendance. This highlights Mesa's popularity as a destination for spring baseball enthusiasts and those looking to experience all that our city has to offer."
Deputy City Manager Marc Heirshberg also praised the partnership between the city and the Cubs and As. "The City works closely with these teams not just during spring training, but throughout the year," he said. "They appreciate Mesa's commitment to providing top-notch training facilities for their players and creating a first-class experience for fans attending the games."
Overall, the Cactus League saw a total of 1.7 million fans attend 224 games this season, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased attendance. This further solidifies Arizona as a premier destination for spring training and showcases Mesa as a top choice for both players and fans alike.
According to official numbers released by the city, a total of 227,570 fans flocked to Sloan Park between February 21st and March 25th to catch a glimpse of their favorite teams in action. This averages out to an impressive 12,643 fans per game over the course of 18 games played at Sloan Park.
The Cubs set a new Cactus League record on March 8th when they played in front of a crowd of 16,161 fans at Sloan Park during their game against the Seattle Mariners. This surpassed their previous record set in 2023 when they played against the San Francisco Giants in front of 16,152 fans.
Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics also saw an increase in attendance this year with a nearly 11 percent jump from last year. A total of 82,636 fans attended games at HoHoKam Stadium, averaging out to about 5,903 fans per game over the course of 12 games. This is compared to last year's numbers of 63,893 fans and an average of 5,324 per game.
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Mayor Mark Freeman expressed his gratitude for spring training and its impact on Mesa's economy. "Spring training holds a special place in the hearts of our city's fans and it also brings business to our hotels, restaurants, bars and stores," he said. "The Cubs and As playing a combined total of 30 games here generated almost one-fifth of the entire Cactus League attendance. This highlights Mesa's popularity as a destination for spring baseball enthusiasts and those looking to experience all that our city has to offer."
Deputy City Manager Marc Heirshberg also praised the partnership between the city and the Cubs and As. "The City works closely with these teams not just during spring training, but throughout the year," he said. "They appreciate Mesa's commitment to providing top-notch training facilities for their players and creating a first-class experience for fans attending the games."
Overall, the Cactus League saw a total of 1.7 million fans attend 224 games this season, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased attendance. This further solidifies Arizona as a premier destination for spring training and showcases Mesa as a top choice for both players and fans alike.
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