Take a tour of Sloan Park, the Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs
Fresh off their 2016 World Series win, the Chicago Cubs return to Wrigleyville West in Mesa, Arizona for the 2017 Spring Training season. If you haven't been to Sloan Park before, flip through our gallery for a virtual look around the stadium, where to sit, where to eat and the best picture spots.
Welcome to Wrigleyville West, otherwise known as the home of the 2016 World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs travel to Mesa, Arizona for Spring Training. If you haven't been before, here is a photo tour of Sloan Park.
Inside the stadium you'll find the iconic marquee, a familiar site at Chicago's Wrigley Field. It's a great first photo-op inside the park.
Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 When the stadium first opened in 2014, it was known as Cubs Park. The following year, the naming rights changed. It is now known as Sloan Park.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 The stadium and open lawn can hold more than 15,000 fans.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 That is a lot of seats!Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Each row of seats has the Cubs logo on it.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Here is a look at the first row of seats directly behind the dugout.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Soon these pathways will be filled with Cubs fans finding their seat or grabbing a snack between innings.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Another view of the Sloan Park.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 While some seating is assigned, many fans can grab a seat on the lawn. Make sure to bring a glove for any home runs!Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 An important safety note to remember.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 The Cubs have updated their logos to include their 2016 World Series win.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 The team shop is already open and will be open during each Spring Training game.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 A look at the First Base gate, one of a few entrances, at Sloan Park.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 A worker washes the concrete in preparation for the Cubs first game of the 2017 Spring Training season.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 There is a children's play area at Sloan Park with a bounce house and kid-sized ballpark.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 The park's food options include some Chicago favorites like the Vienna Beef Chicago Dog.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Ticket prices vary by game and team. Lawn seating starts at $15.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Portillo's, which has two locations in the Valley, also has a stand serving the famous Italian Beef sandwiches at Sloan Park.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Windy City Dog is another place to grab snacks for the game.Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15 Photo by: Josh Frigerio, ABC15