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Chase Field

Chase Field during the 2023 World Series
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Former names	Bank One Ballpark (1998–2005)
Address	401 East Jefferson Street
Location	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Coordinates	33°26′43″N 112°4′1″W / 33.44528°N 112.06694°W / 33.44528; -112.06694
Public transit	Add→'Add→' 3rd Street/Jefferson (eastbound) Add→'Add→' 3rd Street/Washington (westbound)
Owner	Maricopa County Stadium District
Operator	SMG
Capacity	48,330 (since 2023) 48,405 (2020–2022) 48,418 (2019) 48,618 (2018) 48,686 (2017) 48,519 (2015–2016) 48,633 (2011–2014) 48,652 (2009–2010) 48,711 (2008) 49,033 (2002–2007) 48,500 (1998–2001)
Record attendance	Baseball – 50,180 (August 31, 2019) Concert – 53,400 (October 9, 2023; Pink's Summer Carnival)
Field size	Left Field – 330 ft (101 m) Left-Center – 374 ft (114 m) Left-Center (deep) – 413 ft (126 m) Center Field – 407 ft (124 m) Right-Center (deep) – 413 ft (126 m) Right-Center – 374 ft (114 m) Right Field – 334 ft (102 m)
Surface	Grass (1998–2018) Artificial (Shaw Sports B1K; since 2019)
Construction
Broke ground	November 16, 1995
Opened	March 31, 1998
Construction cost	$354 million ($636 million in 2022 dollars )
Architect	Ellerbe Becket Wyatt/Rhodes Castillo Company Cox James
Project manager	Huber, Hunt & Nichols Inc.
Structural engineer	Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, Inc. Moving Systems Engineer: Hatch Associates Ltd.
Services engineer	M-E Engineers Inc.
General contractor	Perini/McCarthy
Main contractors	Schuff Steel Company
Tenants
Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) (1998–present) Rate Bowl (NCAA) (2000–2005, 2016–present)

Chase Field, once known as Bank One Ballpark, is a cool stadium in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It has a special retractable roof that can open and close. This stadium is the home field for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball team.

It first opened in 1998, which was the same year the Diamondbacks started playing as a new team. Chase Field was the first stadium in the United States to have a retractable roof over a real grass field. However, since 2019, it has used artificial turf instead of natural grass.

History of Chase Field

This stadium was built in the 1990s when many new baseball-only parks were being made. Phoenix is a very hot city, so a stadium with a roof was important. This way, fans and players could stay cool during games. The average summer temperature during baseball season is around 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).

How the Stadium Was Funded

In 1994, local leaders in Maricopa County decided to add a small sales tax. This tax helped pay for part of the stadium's building costs. The total cost of the stadium was about $364 million. The Arizona Diamondbacks team also helped pay for some of the extra building expenses.

Key Moments Since 1996

Building the park started in 1996 and finished just before the Diamondbacks' first season in 1998. It was one of the first baseball stadiums in the world with a roof that could open and close.

Chase Field hosted exciting games during the 2001 World Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks played against the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks won all their home games and became champions!

In 2006, the stadium hosted some early games for the 2006 World Baseball Classic, an international baseball tournament. It also hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2011, where the best players from different teams come together.

In 2017, the Diamondbacks played a big postseason game here, the 2017 National League Wild Card Game. They won that game, which was very exciting for fans.

The pool at Chase Field as it appeared in 2009

One unique feature of Chase Field is its swimming pool in right-center field. People can rent this area as a special suite for games! The pool was updated in 2005.

Until 2019, the ballpark had a dirt strip between home plate and the pitcher's mound. This was a classic feature from older ballparks. It was removed when artificial turf was installed.

In 2008, a large HD scoreboard was added. It is 46 feet (14 meters) high and 136 feet (41 meters) wide. This scoreboard helps fans see replays and game information clearly.

The stadium has many special seats, including club seats and private suites. There are also two dugout suites right next to the players' dugouts.

On September 24, 2019, Chase Field saw its longest game ever. The Diamondbacks played the St. Louis Cardinals for 19 innings, lasting almost seven hours!

In 2018, the Diamondbacks announced they would switch from natural grass to a special artificial turf for the 2019 season.

Chase Field hosted games three, four, and five of the 2023 World Series between the Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers.

Stadium Name Changes

The stadium was first called Bank One Ballpark. This was because Bank One bought the rights to name the stadium for $100 million. In 2005, Bank One merged with another company called JPMorgan Chase & Co.. After this, the stadium's name was changed to Chase Field, which it is still called today.

Other Exciting Events

Chase Field as viewed from the north

Besides baseball, Chase Field also hosts concerts and international soccer games. For these events, the field is set up differently, and extra seats might be added.

International Baseball Tournaments

Chase Field has hosted games for the World Baseball Classic in 2006, 2013, and 2023. This tournament brings together baseball teams from all over the world.

College Sports Events

Chase Field before the 2019 Cheez-It Bowl

The stadium has hosted college football games, including the Rate Bowl. This bowl game moved to Chase Field in 2000 and returned in 2016.

It has also hosted several women's college basketball games. In 2006 and 2007, Chase Field was the site for a college baseball game between Arizona State and University of Arizona.

Concerts at Chase Field

Many famous musicians have performed concerts at Chase Field. It's a great place for big shows!

Bull Riding Events

In 2006, the Professional Bull Riders held a bull riding event at Chase Field. It was an exciting show with skilled riders and powerful bulls.

Supercross and Monster Jam

From 1999 to 2015, Chase Field hosted exciting Supercross motorcycle races. It also hosted Monster Jam events every year, where huge monster trucks perform amazing stunts. Both events later moved to another stadium in Glendale.

Wrestling Shows

WWE held its Royal Rumble event at Chase Field on January 27, 2019. This was a big wrestling show held outdoors in a baseball stadium.

International Women's Soccer

Chase Field has also hosted international women's soccer games. For example, the USA women's team played Japan here in 2000.

Date	Competition	Team	Res	Team	Crowd
December 17, 2000	Women’s International Friendly	United States	1–1	Japan	12,039
November 12, 2008	International Friendly	Mexico	2–1	Ecuador	unknown

Roof and Cooling System

Aerial view of Chase Field and Phoenix from the south

The roof at Chase Field can open or close depending on how hot it is outside. Even when the roof is closed, special windows let in sunlight. It takes about 4 and a half minutes for the roof to open or close.

When the stadium had real grass, the roof was often kept open to give the grass sunlight. Before games, the roof would close, and a huge air conditioning system would cool the inside to about 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius). This cooling system is so powerful it could cool 2,500 homes!

Panoramic view of a Diamondbacks vs. Rockies game on July 2, 2017

Now that the stadium has artificial turf, the roof stays closed most of the time. It only opens on game days if the weather is nice. This helps save energy on cooling.

Getting to Chase Field

Chase Field is easy to reach by public transport. The Valley Metro Rail system has stops at 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington stations, which are close to the stadium.

Phoenix Climate at Chase Field

See also

In Spanish: Chase Field para niños