Peoria Sports Complex adds cooling stations and misters ahead of record heat

Spring training fans will find relief from high temperatures at the Cactus League venue.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:54pm

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The Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona is taking steps to help fans stay cool during upcoming spring training games, including installing temporary cooling zones with high-powered evaporative fans, allowing fans to bring in sealed bottles of sports drinks, and adding water slides for Kids Days.

Why it matters

The Phoenix area is expecting an unseasonably early and intense heat wave during the upcoming spring training schedule, which could pose health risks for fans attending games at the Peoria Sports Complex. The venue's efforts to provide cooling stations, relaxed beverage policies, and activities for families demonstrate their commitment to fan safety and comfort.

The details

The Peoria Sports Complex will install 14 temporary cooling zones featuring high-powered evaporative fans throughout the stadium for games running March 14-23. These will be deployed in popular gathering areas like the Four Peaks Pavilion Tent, West Coast Beer Garden Patio, and Sammy's on 3rd Terrace Deck. Additionally, the stadium will allow fans to bring in sealed bottles of sports drinks, in addition to bottled water, which is a departure from their standard policy. For Kids Days on March 15 and March 22, the complex will also feature two inflatable water slides at Peoria Cove Field.

  • The cooling stations and misters will be in place for games running from March 14-23, 2026.
  • Kids Days with the additional water slides will be held on March 15 and March 22, 2026.

The players

Peoria Sports Complex

The spring training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, located in Peoria, Arizona.

Jennifer Doan

The marketing manager for the Peoria Sports Complex.

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What they’re saying

“Fans attending spring training games are encouraged to hydrate before arriving, bring bottled water and sports drinks, bring personal umbrellas for individual shade, wear sunscreen and take advantage of added cooling areas throughout the ballpark.”

— Jennifer Doan, Marketing Manager (ktar.com)

What’s next

The Peoria Sports Complex will continue to monitor weather forecasts and make any additional adjustments to ensure fan comfort and safety during the upcoming spring training games.

The takeaway

The Peoria Sports Complex's proactive measures to provide cooling stations, relaxed beverage policies, and family-friendly activities demonstrate their commitment to creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience for fans attending spring training games, even in the face of extreme heat conditions.