Here's a statistical snapshot of the spring training industry's impact in Arizona:
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$764 million
The 2025 Cactus League season generated an estimated $764 million in economic impact for the state of Arizona, according to a study by Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business. The study, which surveyed only out-of-state visitors, also found that the Cactus League generated $450 million for Arizona's Gross Domestic Product.
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$378.6 million
The study found that visitor spending reached $378.6 million in 2025.
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1,695,480
The Cactus League 221 games drew 1,695,480 fans in 2025. The 2026 season looks forward to including World Baseball Classic teams in our facilities.
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6,182
The Cactus League created 6,182 annual jobs in 2025, the study found.
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$32.1 million
Spring training directly generated a total of $32.1 million in taxes for state.
Source: 2025 economic impact study, Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business.
