Arizona Cactus League
What is Arizona Cactus League in baseball?
Is ACL uaeful for local economy?
Can you advance or continue season in Arizona?
Arizona Cactus League is the annual preseason event since 1947. This state is ideal for preparation for the next season. At least 10 teams, including local Diamondbacks, concentrate in the Phoenix area. They have a training program mixed with competitions.
This league has a great economic impact on the state. For example, the income from the 2018 League was $645 mln and the number of fans of various ages reached 2 million. Unfortunately, the 2020 and 2021 Cactus League had less attendance due to COVID-19.
The league lasts full March. Teams meet each other two times per league at each other’s locations. All matches are open to the media and public except for safety reasons. Some fans meet the opening and finish the season in Arizona. It has Fall League too.