Sports Planners

Some of our finest sports stadiums are designed by mother nature.

As the MLB Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs and Athletics, Mesa has built a reputation as a premier destination for youth, amateur, and professional sporting events. The city hosts top competitions, including the WAC Baseball and Golf Tournaments, Citrus Classic Winter Training, Premier Lacrosse League Junior Nationals, Nike Tournament of Champions, USA Baseball, USA Pickleball, NAIA National Championships, and the Desert Challenge Games Paralympic Qualifier—to name just a few.

ARIZONA ATHLETIC GROUNDS

Mesa’s state-of-the-art sports facilities are constantly expanding to meet the needs of event organizers and athletes. Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) now spans 320 acres, offering:

• 24 multi-purpose turf fields, 5 grass fields, and a 2,500-person stadium field
• 19 basketball courts, 41 pickleball courts, and 57 volleyball courts
• A 40,000 sq. ft. conference space, indoor golf simulators, and an 85-game arcade
• A high-performance training facility and sports bar

With world-class venues, ideal year-round weather, and a vibrant city that welcomes athletes and fans of all abilities, Mesa is a premier destination for sports event planners looking to create unforgettable competitions and experiences.

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Mesa has been recognized as one of the country's most desirable destinations for hosting dynamic sporting events and athletic competitions on all levels: amateur, youth, collegiate, and professional. Mesa has hosted premier tournaments for the NCAA, NJCAA, USA Swimming and more. With great year-round weather, and pristine playing conditions at our golf courses, fields & aquatic centers, Mesa is a well-rounded, in-demand sports destination in the Southwest.

Mesa City Limitless is home to...

  • 2021 United States Disabled Open Golf Championship
  • 2019 NAIA Men's Golf National Championships
  • 2018 & 2019 Cal Pac Baseball Tournament
  • 2017 NJCAA Men's Golf National Championships
  • 2015 & 2018 NJCAA Women’s Golf National Championships
  • 2015 Asian Basketball Championships of North America
  • 2015 USA Diving Region IX Championships
  • 2014 & 2015 USA Water Polo 12U Nationals
  • 2014 WASUSA Power Soccer Premier Nationals
  • 2014 NJCAA Track & Field National Championships
  • 2015 Asian Basketball Championships of North America
  • 2013-2016 USA Swimming Mesa Grand Prix
  • 2013 & 2015 NJCAA Women's Golf National Championships
  • 2012 National Junior Disability Championships
  • 2012, 2016, 2021 USA Artistic Swimming U.S. Junior & 13-15 Nationals
  • 2011 & 2019 US Masters Swimming National Short Course Championship

Annual Events

  • Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's Spring Training
  • USA Water Polo Rocktober
  • Arizona USA Track & Field Phoenix Invitational
  • MSBL World Series
  • NABA Phoenix World Series
  • Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Baseball Championships
  • Under Armour/Baseball Factory Preseason All American Games
  • Sprouts Mesa Marathon & Half Marathon
  • El Tour de Mesa
  • USSSA Baseball Super NIT and other events
  • USA Select/Southwest Woodbat Classics events
  • Arizona Invitational Swim Meet hosted by Mesa Aquatics Club
  • Arizona Fall League (Mesa Solar Sox)
  • Citrus Classic Winter Training
  • Clover Cup, Notre Dame Women's Golf Invitational @ Longbow Golf Club
  • Prospectwire National Finals
  • Gene Lewis Boxing Invitational
  • Visit Mesa Fiesta Bowl Shootout hosted by Mesa Community College
  • Desert Challenge Games, IPC Grand Prix event
  • VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge
  • Triple Crown Sports Baseball Spring National Championships
  • AIA State Swimming and Track & Field Championships
  • AJGA Heather Farr Classic

For all sports planning inquiries please email: Lance Fite - Director, Sports Sales.
(480) 682-3650

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1 N. Macdonald, Ste 209
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-827-4700