
A look at the economic impact of Salt River Fields in its 15 years
According to a W. P. Carey research study, the Cactus League generated $5.9 million for the state's economy in 2023.
In this article published July 15, 2024, on AZ Big Media:
The debut season saw Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (SRF) shatter the all-time MLB spring training attendance record with 359,308 fans. SRF also earned the distinction of being the first-ever LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] Gold-certified sports venue for sustainable design. In 2023, SRF and the Cactus League contributed $65.3 million in economic impact, creating 905 jobs and generating $5.9 million in state and local taxes, according to the Seidman Research Institute at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business.
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