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Mesas Spring Training Season Soars: Cubs and As Draw Record Crowds

The 2026 Spring Training season in Mesa was a resounding success, with the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics leading the charge. The Cubs topped Cactus League attendance for the thirteenth consecutive year, while the As saw a significant increase in fan turnout. Together, they attracted over 338,000 fans, a substantial jump from the previous year.

At Sloan Park, the Cubs welcomed over 240,000 fans across 19 games, averaging nearly 13,000 per game. The highest attendance was recorded when they hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a crowd of 15,788. The As drew nearly 100,000 fans to HoHoKam Stadium, also seeing an increase from the previous year. Both teams strategically scheduled their final games in the evening to avoid peak heat and enhance fan experience.

City leaders, including Assistant Manager Marc Heirshberg, praised the strong partnership, providing top-notch training facilities for players and exceptional experiences for fans throughout the year. League-wide, over 1.7 million fans attended 237 Cactus League games, marking the fifth consecutive year of attendance growth, solidifying Mesas status as a thriving spring ball destination.

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