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Surprise Stadium Spring Training 2027: schedule, tickets and what you can bring
The 2027 schedule is out. Here is what the City of Surprise and MLB have published so far, and the stadium rules worth knowing before game day.
Reviewed September 30, 2026. Schedules, promotions and policies change. Confirm on SurpriseStadium.com or call the box office at (623) 222-2222.
Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, and 2027 is a milestone: the stadium’s own announcement calls it the 25th season of Spring Training baseball since it opened in 2003. The box office and stadium are at 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374.
The 2027 season at a glance
- Opening Day: Friday, February 19, 2027, with the Rangers and Royals facing each other at Surprise Stadium.
- Games: 30, running from February 19 through March 20, with matchups against every team in the Cactus League.
- Tickets: Individual game tickets go on sale online at SurpriseStadium.com on November 17.
- Still to come: The stadium says game times and promotional offers will be announced later. The schedule is subject to change.
Across the league, the Cactus League’s website describes Spring Training 2027 as fifteen Major League teams across ten ballparks in the Valley, with 229 games in February and March.
Dates worth circling
The stadium’s schedule lists the following matchups. The list below picks a few that fans ask about; see the official schedule for all 30 dates.
- Rangers and Royals: Feb. 19 (Opening Day), Mar. 8 and Mar. 18.
- Dodgers: Mar. 1 (with the Royals) and Mar. 12 (with the Rangers).
- Cubs: Feb. 24 (with the Royals) and Feb. 28 (with the Rangers).
- Giants: Feb. 27, Mar. 7 and Mar. 15.
- Diamondbacks: Mar. 5 (with the Royals) and Mar. 9 (with the Rangers).
About the ballpark
According to MLB’s Rangers and Royals ballpark pages, Surprise Stadium seats 10,500 fans on a 124-acre site that includes six full practice fields and a half field, plus separate clubhouse and office facilities. Seating ranges from grass areas in the outfield to club seats on the second level, and the stadium is handicap accessible.
Food, drinks and bags
Surprise Stadium publishes a detailed policy page. The highlights below come from that page; it says policies may vary by event, so read the current version before you go.
- Outside food: Allowed, but it must be presented in a one-gallon clear zip-top or freezer bag.
- Water and drinks: Up to two factory-sealed 1-liter water bottles per guest. Empty reusable bottles up to 1 liter are allowed (no glass), and they must be empty at entry. Single-serving juice boxes, baby food and formula are permitted. Outside alcohol, including non-alcoholic beer and wine, is not allowed.
- Bags: Approved bags are a clear plastic or vinyl tote no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a clear one-gallon resealable plastic bag. Exceptions are made for medically necessary items and single-compartment diaper bags when a child is present. The page also lists an 8" x 10" size limit, so check the current wording if you plan to bring a bag.
- Not allowed: Coolers and ice chests, glass containers, lawn or legged chairs, and animals other than certified service animals.
- Gates: Gates open approximately 1½ hours before event time, though times may vary by event. Anything you bring in must fit under a standard stadium seat and is subject to inspection.
Plan the rest of your day
Game days are easier when you decide on food and a backup plan early. Browse our Surprise restaurants for places with official venue pages, and our Things to Do page for city parks and libraries near the stadium campus. If you are planning around weather or crowds, the best time to visit Surprise page has qualitative seasonal notes.
Thinking about living near the ballpark? The Cottages at Sierra Verde community site says its location is close to Surprise Stadium and the Surprise Recreation Complex, and we cover what to verify in our Sierra Verde neighborhood guide. Expect game-day traffic in a stadium-adjacent area and ask any HOA about event-day parking rules.
Frequently asked questions
When do Surprise Stadium tickets go on sale for 2027?
The stadium says individual game tickets go on sale online at SurpriseStadium.com on November 17.
Who plays at Surprise Stadium?
The Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers share the ballpark during Cactus League Spring Training.
Can I bring food into Surprise Stadium?
Yes, according to the stadium’s policy, if it is in a one-gallon clear zip-top or freezer bag. Coolers and outside alcohol are not allowed.
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