There is a city cemetery directly across Center Street from Hohokam Stadium. If you are not buried there or do not live in that immediate corner of northwest Mesa, the only reason you are at that intersection is baseball — and on a March afternoon when the A's host the Dodgers, roughly 12,000 people will have the same idea. The parking lots are grass fields that cost $5 cash per car and fill from the outside in.
The surrounding roads — Center Street, Brown Road, McKellips — are two- and four-lane residential corridors not engineered for post-game crowds. Rideshare pickup lands on Center Street curbside near the Athletics sign, which is exactly where everyone else is standing when the final out drops. For a group of any size, the difference between a great afternoon at the ballpark and a frustrating hour circling for egress comes down to one call made before you leave the hotel.
A Hohokam Stadium charter bus or party bus rental handles all of it. Your group loads up together, drops at the Center Street entrance steps from the gates, and the bus stages in the oversized lot during nine innings of Cactus League baseball. No cash scramble at the parking attendant booth, no Uber surge on Center Street after the last out, no caravan that splits at the Loop 202 interchange. Partybusmesa.com makes it easy to compare vehicle options and get a free price quote in under 30 seconds, any time of day.
Call 623-633-7401 or fill out the quick online form to check availability for your spring training date.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Hohokam Stadium?
Hohokam Stadium is one of the more intimate venues in Arizona's Cactus League — roughly 12,000 seats, close enough to the field to hear the infielders communicate, close enough to the dugout to make out the batting practice routine. That intimacy is also what makes the logistics tight. The venue's 3,000 parking spaces are split between grass fields on two sides of the ballpark (used for youth soccer the rest of the year) and a narrow paved strip reserved for season ticket holders and ADA vehicles closest to the gates.
Local homeowners across the street operate private $5 spots that first-timers discover only by watching where the knowing regulars park — and that neighborhood lot tends to empty faster after games than the main stadium lot does. Getting 12,000 fans out through Center Street onto a residential grid is where the post-game experience earns its reputation.
One bus eliminates the coordination problem. Your group departs from one address — a Scottsdale resort, a downtown Mesa hotel, Sky Harbor's arrivals curb — arrives at Center Street together, and exits together when you're ready. Nobody is drawing straws for a sober drive.
Nobody is managing parallel Ubers and hoping the group reconvenes at the right corner of McKellips after the game. The bus stages in the oversized vehicle lot during the game and is right there when you walk out. It is one of the cleanest applications of group transportation in the Valley, and for the high-demand dates — A's vs. Dodgers on March 8, A's vs. Cubs on March 20 — having a staged vehicle ready beats standing on Center Street at peak post-game in every measurable way.
See our Mesa sporting event transportation page for more on group sports travel across the area.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Hohokam Stadium
Parking access for all vehicles is off North Center Street, north of Brown Road. Oversized vehicles — charter buses, minibuses, full-size coaches — are directed to the grass lots on either side of the stadium and charged the $10 oversized vehicle parking rate rather than the standard $5 car rate, per the stadium's published parking information. The paved lot directly in front of the stadium is reserved for season ticket holders and ADA-permitted vehicles; oversized vehicle staging is in the grass fields.
Plan for the $10 to be cash — the parking operation is cash-only, even though the stadium itself is fully cashless inside for concessions, tickets, and merchandise. Have the cash ready before the lot attendant flags you in.
Rideshare and Uber drop-off is on Center Street near the Athletics sign, per the stadium's visitor guidance. That curbside zone is workable on the way in and backs up on the way out — when 12,000 fans simultaneously reach for the app after the final out, Center Street absorbs a lot of simultaneous requests into limited curb space. A bus staged in the oversized lot during the game skips the post-game curbside queue entirely: you set a pickup window before the group splits to their seats, the bus is staged and ready, and you load up and roll while the rideshare crowd is still waiting for ETAs.
Guests with disabilities may be dropped off at the stadium arch in the east parking lot outside Gate D; designated ADA parking is in Lot E3 between Gates C and D, with the largest concentration of accessible spaces near Gate D.
The stadium is cashless inside — and cash-only in the lot. Concessions, tickets, and the team store all run on card or mobile pay only. The parking lot attendants take cash only: $5 per car, $10 per oversized vehicle.
If your group is splitting up and some people are arriving separately by car, make sure they know this before they pull up to the gate. A bus group handles it in one $10 transaction for the whole vehicle.
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. For the standard 1:05 p.m. start time, that puts gate opening at 11:35 a.m.; the box office adjacent to Gate D opens at 10:00 a.m. on game days. Gate D is the primary entrance — first-base side of home plate, starting lineups posted, highest foot traffic.
Gate A is in the left field corner; Gate C is behind third base near the ticket office. All three open at street level, and re-entry is permitted through Gate A or Gate D through the end of the seventh inning with a ticket stub. For a bus group arriving together, Gate D puts the whole group in behind home plate with clean sightlines to both the box seats and the outfield lawn berm.
Getting to Hohokam Stadium: Routes, Drive Times & the Loop 202
Hohokam Stadium sits less than two miles from the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway, the primary approach route from Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Sky Harbor Airport. From the west — Phoenix, Tempe, Sky Harbor: take Loop 202 east to the McKellips Road exit (Exit 12), turn right on McKellips, then right on North Center Street. The stadium appears on your left about 1.8 miles from the freeway exit.
From the south — Chandler, the East Valley, Tucson: take Highway 60 (Superstition Freeway) to the Country Club Drive exit (Exit 179), travel north on Country Club approximately 3.4 miles, turn right on Brown Road, then left on North Center Street — the ballpark is ahead on your right. Per the Athletics' official spring training A-Z Guide, both routes are consistent with most GPS navigation and the closest major highway is under two miles from the gate.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 11 miles west of the stadium — about 15–20 minutes in light traffic via Loop 202 eastbound. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in the southeast Mesa/Gilbert area runs about 17 miles away. For groups flying into Gateway on Allegiant or other carriers, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport shuttle guide covers that specific pickup.
Groups landing at Sky Harbor and heading straight to a spring training game are one of the most common requests from the Valley — a direct Mesa airport transfer handles the pickup at the arrivals curb and runs the group east on Loop 202 to Center Street without anyone having to organize a rideshare caravan at baggage claim.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) | ~11 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Downtown Phoenix | ~14 miles | 20–25 minutes |
| Old Town Scottsdale | ~12 miles | 20–25 minutes |
| Downtown Mesa / Tempe | ~2–10 miles | 5–20 minutes |
| Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | ~17 miles | 25–30 minutes |
| Chandler | ~19 miles | 25–35 minutes |
Most home games start at 1:05 p.m., with evening starts scheduled later in the season. That midday tip-off means the morning commute has cleared — but groups departing from Scottsdale resorts or Phoenix hotels between 11:00 a.m. and noon are on the road at the same time as every other fan making the same run east on the 202. Build in at least 30 extra minutes on popular game days.
The 2026 Cactus League season also saw evening game rescheduling during a mid-March heat wave, so check the Athletics' official spring training page close to your game date for any start-time adjustments.
Hohokam Stadium Transportation: Every Option Compared
A private bus is not automatically the right answer for every group. Here is an honest look at every option, scored on what matters for a group trying to arrive together and leave without standing on Center Street waiting for app cars:
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Door-to-door? | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — Center Street drop, oversized lot staging throughout game | 15–56 |
| Minibus or Sprinter van | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — everyone in one vehicle | Yes — same Center Street drop | 8–20 |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | Good inbound; Center Street curbside backs up post-game | 1–4 per car |
| Valley Metro bus (routes 120, DBUZ) | ~$2–3 per person each way | Only if on the same bus | Brown Rd & Mesa Dr stop is about a 3-minute walk | Individuals; no group coordination |
| Valley Metro light rail + walk | ~$2–3 per person each way | Only if on the same train | About a mile walk from the nearest station | Individuals or pairs |
| Everyone drives & parks | $5/car cash + gas per car | No — caravans split on the 202 | Grass lot, no reserved spots, post-game egress is slow | 1–4 per car |
For one or two people already in the downtown Mesa or Tempe area, the Valley Metro bus stops within a few-minute walk of the stadium on game days — and Valley Metro runs spring training service enhancements during the Cactus League season, so it is worth checking current schedules. For groups of three or four coming from nearby in the Valley, rideshare is workable inbound; the post-game wait on Center Street is the friction. Once you reach five or more people heading from the same hotel or address to the same game, the math on coordinating separate vehicles — multiple fares each way, surge pricing on the back end, regrouping outside the gates when everyone exits at different times — tips clearly toward one shared bus.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for Hohokam Stadium?
Hohokam Stadium's neighborhood setting actually favors the medium-size vehicle. The Center Street lots accommodate a full-size 56-passenger coach and a 14-passenger Sprinter van through the same entrance at the same $10 oversized rate — so vehicle choice comes down entirely to headcount and how your group wants to ride. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps onto a Hohokam Stadium spring training trip:
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van / 14-passenger Sprinter limo | Up to 14 | Small groups, executive outings, resort-to-stadium transfers | Premium leather seating, USB charging, climate control, tinted privacy windows |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Mid-size groups, family outings, hotel shuttle runs | Powerful A/C, reclining seats, overhead storage — the right fit for an Arizona afternoon |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Fan groups and celebration trips wanting the rolling game-day energy | Built-in bar area, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, perimeter seating |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large corporate groups, big fan groups, multi-hotel pickup runs | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage luggage bays |
For most spring training groups — a company outing, a birthday trip, a family reunion making the Cactus League circuit — a 15-35 passenger minibus is the right fit. It seats the group without paying for empty seats, navigates the Center Street lot without the turning-radius overhead of a full-size coach, and the A/C matters more on a March Mesa afternoon than almost any other amenity in the lineup. For larger groups or fan groups who want the game-day party energy to start on the ride over, a 25-passenger party bus or 40-passenger party bus handles the run and stages in the lot just as cleanly.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the Partybusmesa.com network — note any accessibility needs in your quote request.
Hohokam Stadium Charter Bus Rental Prices
Rates move with vehicle size, the total hours the vehicle is reserved (including staging time during the game), mileage, and the specific date. To give you a planning range: a minibus runs roughly $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends through the Partybusmesa.com network, with per-day rates of $1,100–$2,150. A full-size charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour either day, with per-day options at $1,350–$2,850.
Party buses in the 25–40 seat range run $250–$500 per hour depending on size and day of week. Divide any of those numbers across 20 or 30 people and the per-head cost typically comes in at $15–$50 per person for a round-trip game-day run — versus $5 cash per car in the lot, plus however many separate rideshares it takes to get everyone there and back at surge pricing.
These are planning ranges, not a quote or a guarantee — the final number moves with your specific date, pickup location, group size, and vehicle. You can get a pricing estimate for your Hohokam Stadium trip in under 30 seconds: call 623-633-7401 any time or use the online form. Check our Mesa party bus prices page for more detail on what shapes the final number.
A sample spring training run to give you an idea: A group of 22 books a 24-passenger minibus from their Scottsdale resort hotel, departing at 10:45 a.m. for the 1:05 p.m. game. At Center Street by 11:10, 90 minutes before first pitch. The bus stages in the oversized lot during the game.
A 5-hour reservation (travel out, full game, travel back) at weekday minibus rates might come to $1,000–$1,250 for the vehicle — about $45–$57 per person. Add the $10 oversized lot rate divided 22 ways and it is barely a rounding error. Compare that to coordinating 6 separate rideshares at $20–$35 per car each way, plus the post-game surge when everyone hits Center Street at once.
The 2026 Athletics Spring Training Schedule at Hohokam Stadium
The A's host 16 home games at Hohokam Stadium in the 2026 Cactus League season, running from late February through late March. The season opens on the road at Camelback Ranch on February 21 — Hohokam's home opener is February 22 against the Cleveland Guardians. The home schedule includes some of the most-attended matchups on the entire Cactus League calendar:
- February 22 — vs. Cleveland Guardians (Hohokam home opener)
- February 28 — vs. San Francisco Giants
- March 3 — vs. Brazil national team (World Baseball Classic exhibition)
- March 8 — vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (reigning World Series Champions; one of the highest-demand games of the spring)
- March 20 — vs. Chicago Cubs (Cubs fans travel for this one — the Cubs called Hohokam home from 1997 to 2013, and the alumni loyalty is real)
- March 22 — Spring Breakout game: A's top prospects vs. Brewers top prospects
The Dodgers game on March 8 and the Cubs game on March 20 are the two dates where the grass lots fill earliest and Center Street sees the most pressure on the way out. If your group is targeting either of those games, book your bus well ahead — and do the same for the home opener on February 22, when early-spring enthusiasm packs every Cactus League venue across the Valley. Most home games start at 1:05 p.m., with some evening starts later in the schedule.
For the full schedule, see the official Cactus League schedule page or check the Athletics spring training page for start-time updates, especially late in the season when heat can prompt evening rescheduling.
The entire Cactus League window runs mid-February through late March, and spring training is one of the peak demand periods for group transportation across the Phoenix metro. Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler hotels fill with fans from all 15 Cactus League teams; right-size vehicles go quickly on high-demand game weekends. The earlier you call, the better the options.
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Valley Metro & Rideshare vs. Party Bus Rental to Hohokam Stadium
Valley Metro's bus network gets groups closer to Hohokam than most people expect. The Brown Rd & Mesa Dr bus stop is approximately a 3-minute walk from the stadium gates — Valley Metro routes 120 (Mesa Drive) and DBUZ (Downtown Mesa Buzz) serve that stop, and Route 112 (Country Club/Arizona Ave) stops within half a mile. For the light rail, the closest station on Valley Metro's A Line is the Country Club/Main Street station in downtown Mesa, which is roughly a mile from the ballpark on foot.
Valley Metro offers Cactus League service enhancements on game days, so it is worth checking Valley Metro's spring training page for current schedules and any fare deals running during the season.
For an individual traveler or a couple already in the downtown Mesa area, hopping the DBUZ to within a few-minute walk of the gates is genuinely practical and cheap. For a group of fifteen departing from a Scottsdale resort, the math stops working quickly: multiple rideshares from the hotel to the light rail or bus stop, the transit leg, then the walk, then reversing the whole sequence after the game while thousands of other fans are doing the same thing on Center Street. One minibus pickup from the resort hotel is simpler at every step, and once the per-vehicle rate is split across 15 people, the per-head cost is often comparable to, or lower than, per-person rideshare plus transit.
What to Know Before You Go to Hohokam Stadium
A few things that catch first-timers off guard on game day at Hohokam:
- Cash in the lot, cards everywhere else. The stadium is fully cashless inside — concessions, tickets, the team store all run on card and mobile pay only. But the parking lot accepts cash only at $5 per car or $10 per oversized vehicle. Have small bills ready if any members of your group are arriving separately by car.
- Arrive two hours before first pitch, not 90 minutes. Gates open 90 minutes out, but concession lines can run 45 minutes to an hour once the game starts. The groups who eat early have dramatically better experiences than the ones who wait until the top of the second. For a 1:05 p.m. game, target the parking lot by 10:45 a.m.
- Bag policy: All bags must fit within 16" × 16" × 8". Clear bags are not required — backpacks, totes, and purses work as long as they fit the limit and are subject to gate search. No cans, glass containers, or hard-sided coolers are permitted inside the stadium. Per the official Hohokam A-Z Guide, soft-sided chairs with the seat resting directly on the ground are allowed; elevated lawn chairs are not.
- Shade is a resource, not a given. March in Mesa delivers mid-70s to mid-80s temperatures with direct sun on most of the seating bowl. Sections 215–216 in the terrace areas provide mostly shaded seats; sections 208, 210, 212, and 214 reach full shade within an hour of game start. Pack sunscreen, a hat, and a soft-sided water bottle for any afternoon game.
- Tailgating stays in your parking space. Tailgating is permitted in the lot within the bounds of a single space directly behind your vehicle. Charcoal grills are prohibited. No open fires. Overnight parking is not allowed. Keep it contained and within your footprint.
- Fitch Park for early practice access. The A's supplementary facility at Fitch Park (Center Street and 6th Street), less than a mile south of the stadium, opens for fan viewing between 8–9 a.m. Groups with early risers — especially those who want player interactions before the crowds build — can make Fitch Park the first stop before heading to the ballpark for gates.
- Group discounts for 10 or more. Groups of 10–50 receive a published 15% discount on tickets. For groups larger than 50, the Athletics' groups team handles it directly. Check the official A-Z Guide and the Visit Mesa Athletics spring training page for current offers before you finalize your plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Hohokam Stadium?
Parking access for all vehicles — including oversized buses — is off North Center Street, north of Brown Road. Buses are directed to the grass parking fields on either side of the stadium. The oversized vehicle parking rate is $10 cash per vehicle.
Rideshare and Uber curbside pickup and drop-off is on Center Street near the Athletics sign — that curbside zone is convenient for individual riders and becomes congested after games when demand peaks simultaneously. A bus staged in the grass lot during the game avoids the curbside queue on the way out.
Where does the bus wait during the game?
The bus stages in the oversized vehicle area of the grass lots off Center Street. Because the stadium sits in a residential neighborhood with limited off-site commercial staging, on-site lot parking is the standard arrangement for game-day charters. The $10 oversized rate covers the bus's staging spot for the full duration of the game, and you set a pickup window before the group heads to their seats so the bus is positioned and ready when the final out lands.
How much does a charter bus or party bus rental to Hohokam Stadium cost?
Planning ranges: minibuses run roughly $200–$275 per hour, charter buses $200–$350 per hour, and party buses $250–$500 per hour depending on size and day of week. Per-day rates are available for full-day spring training outings. A quote for your specific date, group size, and pickup location takes under 30 seconds — call 623-633-7401 any time or use the online form.
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How far is Phoenix Sky Harbor from Hohokam Stadium?
About 11 miles west — roughly 15–20 minutes in light traffic via Loop 202 eastbound. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) runs approximately 17 miles to the southeast. Both airports are practical direct-transfer origins for groups flying in for spring training.
See our Mesa airport transportation page for the full airport pickup picture.
Is there public transit to Hohokam Stadium?
Yes. Valley Metro bus routes 120 (Mesa Drive) and DBUZ (Downtown Mesa Buzz) stop at Brown Rd & Mesa Dr, approximately a 3-minute walk from the stadium gates. Valley Metro's A Line light rail serves the Country Club/Main Street station in downtown Mesa, roughly a mile from the ballpark on foot.
Valley Metro's spring training page has current game-day schedules and any Cactus League service enhancements for the season.
Which A's games at Hohokam Stadium book fastest?
The Dodgers game on March 8 and the Cubs game on March 20 draw the largest crowds and fill the grass lots earliest. The home opener on February 22 also sees strong early demand across the whole Cactus League. For those specific dates, book your bus and your tickets as early as possible — popular spring training games at Hohokam sell out well ahead of game day, and vehicle availability follows the same curve.
Call 623-633-7401 to lock in your date.
Can fans tailgate at Hohokam Stadium?
Yes, within limits. Tailgating is allowed in the parking lot within the single parking space behind your vehicle. Charcoal grills are prohibited.
No open fires, no overnight parking. The grass lot works fine for a low-key pre-game setup — chairs, food, a cooler — but keep everything within your footprint. Groups arriving on a bus can use the time between parking and gates-open to set up in front of the bus in the oversized lot.
How far in advance should I book a bus for spring training?
For the Dodgers and Cubs games, four to six weeks minimum — the right-size vehicles across the Phoenix metro fill fast on high-demand Cactus League weekends. For other home games and weekday dates, two to three weeks of lead time is generally workable. That said, the earlier the call, the better the rate and vehicle selection.
Spring training is one of the busiest demand windows of the year for Mesa group transportation.
Does the stadium have group ticket discounts?
Published group pricing offers a 15% discount for groups of 10–50. For parties larger than 50, contact the Athletics' groups team directly at the contact information on the official spring training page. Check the Hohokam Stadium A-Z Guide for current policies before finalizing your plans.
Book Your Hohokam Stadium Party Bus or Charter Bus Rental Today
Whether your group is catching the home opener on February 22, coming in for the Dodgers matchup on March 8, or building a full Cactus League week around the A's spring training schedule, Partybusmesa.com makes it easy to compare charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans serving Mesa and the entire Phoenix metro. Fill out the quick online form or call 623-633-7401 any time for a free price quote in under 30 seconds — no account required, no obligation. Your group arrives at Center Street together, the bus handles the grass-lot logistics, and the only thing left to figure out is whether the infield grass looks better from behind home plate at Gate D or from the outfield berm in the afternoon sun.
Also planning a Cubs game while you are in Mesa? The Sloan Park bus rental guide covers the Cubs' spring training home at 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway. For the full range of Mesa group transportation options beyond the ballpark, the Mesa group transportation services page covers everything from corporate shuttles to concert runs across the Valley.
