Cactus League brings $807M economic boost, but looming MLB lockout threatens next season
ASU research shows the Cactus League's impact on Arizona's economic growth.
Isys Morrow
In this article published Sept. 23, 2026, on Arizona's Family:
More than 1.7 million fans packed into Cactus League ballparks this spring — a record crowd that helped generate millions for Arizona’s economy. The Cactus League's 2026 season generated nearly $496 million for Arizona's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a study by the Seidman Research Institute at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business showed.
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