Diamondbacks to Reunite 2001 World Series Team for 25th Anniversary

The 2001 championship squad will be honored at Chase Field on September 19 against the Yankees.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will invite their 2001 World Series championship team back to Chase Field on September 19 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their historic victory over the New York Yankees. The pregame ceremony will feature appearances from players and coaches, including manager Bob Brenly and series MVP Luis Gonzalez, whose game-winning hit off Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the 9th inning sealed the championship.

Why it matters

The 2001 Diamondbacks' World Series triumph remains the only championship for a major professional sports team in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The reunion will allow fans to commemorate one of the most iconic moments in Arizona sports history and reconnect with the players who delivered the state's first MLB title.

The details

The Diamondbacks will host a pregame ceremony on the field where Gonzalez's single off Rivera ended the epic seven-game Fall Classic. Fans in attendance will receive a throwback grey jersey with pinstripes, and the team will premiere a 10-part documentary series on March 30 ahead of the home opener against the Detroit Tigers.

  • The 2001 Diamondbacks won the World Series 25 years ago.
  • The reunion will take place on September 19, 2026 before the Diamondbacks host the Yankees.
  • The team will premiere a 10-part documentary series on March 30, 2026 ahead of the home opener.

The players

Bob Brenly

The manager of the 2001 Diamondbacks team that won the World Series.

Luis Gonzalez

The Diamondbacks outfielder whose game-winning single off Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the 9th inning clinched the 2001 World Series championship.

Jay Bell

An infielder on the 2001 Diamondbacks team who was part of the franchise's first five years and helped establish its legacy.

Damian Miller

The catcher for the 2001 Diamondbacks who says the team still communicates in a group text 25 years later, reflecting the special bond of that championship squad.

Tony Womack

The Diamondbacks player whose walk-off hit in Game 5 of the 2001 NLDS against the Cardinals helped propel the team to the World Series.

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What they’re saying

“When I got the email about this celebration, we're celebrating the anniversary of what? It's been 25 years. It's really hard to believe.”

— Bob Brenly, 2001 Diamondbacks Manager (arizonasports.com)

“(Jerry Colangelo) created a team that the people here in Arizona were proud of. It was pretty exciting to be part of that those first five years and to see what they've become and the legacy that they've maintained over the course of the last 27-28 years.”

— Jay Bell, 2001 Diamondbacks Infielder (arizonasports.com)

“We still have a text string that we are all still communicating with 25 years later. It was a special time and a special group of guys.”

— Damian Miller, 2001 Diamondbacks Catcher (arizonasports.com)

What’s next

The Diamondbacks will host the reunion celebration on September 19, 2026 when they take on the Yankees at Chase Field.

The takeaway

The 2001 Diamondbacks' World Series championship remains a seminal moment in Arizona sports history, and the 25th anniversary reunion will allow fans to relive the magic of that iconic victory and the lasting impact it had on the franchise and the state.