By Jason Stone
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It is not even winter yet, but Surprise is already thinking about spring.

Individual game tickets for the upcoming Cactus League season at Surprise Stadium will go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday at SurpriseStadium.com.

Group and season ticket packages are already available on the website.

As of late last week, prices for the individual tickets had not yet been released.

The stadium’s in-person box office at 15850 N. Bullard Ave. will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Six night games are on the schedule among the 31 spring training contests set for Surprise Stadium in February and March.

Major League Baseball released game times for all Cactus League games, which start in Surprise on Friday, Feb. 20 and run through Saturday, March 21.

Most of the Surprise games start at 1:05 p.m., beginning with the opener featuring the two “home” teams, the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.

The first night game comes when the same two teams play at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Surprise Stadium will also host two World Baseball Classic exhibition games. Team Cuba plays the Royals on Tuesday, March 3, while the Rangers host Team Brazil the next day. Both game start at 1:05 p.m.

All other 13 teams in the Cactus League will make an appearance in Surprise. Highlights include stops by the Chicago Cubs (Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, March 10), Los Angeles Dodgers (Friday, Feb. 28) and San Francisco Giants (Wednesday, March 11).

The city has not yet set up its promotional schedule for the games. Also, the city plans soon to announce more special events and ticket offers.

Visit SurpriseStadium.com for scheduling updates, or call 623-222-2222.

Tickets are also available for the College Baseball Series, which is here from Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15, plus a bonus game on Monday, Feb. 16.

Host university Oregon State will welcome Arizona, Michigan and Stanford for the opener to each team’s seasons.

Single-day tickets are $30 for those 14 and older and $18 for those 13 and under. The extra game on the last day between Michigan and Oregon State are $15.

General admission tournament passes are now on sale for $66 for 14 and older and $42 for 13 and under.

Home plate reserved tickets for a premium three-day pass are on sale now for $126 for 14 and older and $75 for 13 and under. Those passes include reserved seating behind home plate, reserved parking, a souvenir hat and lanyard, a commemorative VIP credential and early entry.

Those who want to add on the extra Monday game can do so for a $10 add on.

Discounted group rates for parties of at least 10 people and suites are available by contacting the Surprise Stadium box office at 623-222-2222.

Jason Stone
Senior News Editor | Surprise

jstone@iniusa.com

Meet Jason
Jason Stone joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2019, after a distinguished three decade media career that included stops at the Arizona Republic, iHeart Media/Clear Channel and Beckett Sports Card magazine. He remembers when airports sold newspapers.

Community: He is a big supporter of the Valley's original sports team: The Phoenix Suns.

Education: Northern Arizona University with a BS in broadcast journalism and a minor in sports coaching.

Random Fact: The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln.

Hobbies: Surfing, backgammon and men who aren't afraid to cry.