Cactus League Madness: Six Pro Matchups Hit the Valley Today

Valley of the Sun Heats Up with Professional Baseball

Sports fans in the Valley have plenty to cheer for this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Major League Baseball’s spring training schedule hits its stride. While the Phoenix Suns enjoy a day off following their high-scoring 129-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks last night, the professional sports spotlight in the desert shifts entirely to the diamond. Across the Phoenix metropolitan area, six high-stakes matchups are scheduled today, featuring major league rosters as teams begin the final push toward Opening Day.

Featured Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The marquee event for local fans today takes place at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The hometown Arizona Diamondbacks are set to host the Oakland Athletics in a clash of regional rivals. With the regular season just weeks away, fans can expect to see a significant portion of the Diamondbacks' starting core in action. Salt River Fields provides one of the premier viewing experiences in professional sports, and today's 1:10 PM MST first pitch is expected to draw a significant crowd as the D-backs look to fine-tune their rotation.

Full Pro Schedule Across the Phoenix Metro Area

If you aren't heading to Scottsdale, five other professional venues across the Valley are hosting major league talent this afternoon. The Wednesday slate is packed with 1:05 PM and 1:10 PM starts:

• Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox: This matchup takes place at Camelback Ranch-Glendale at 1:05 PM. It offers a prime look at the White Sox's home field advantage as they host the star-studded Angels lineup.
• Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds: Professional baseball returns to Goodyear Ballpark at 1:05 PM, where these National League Central rivals will battle for early momentum.
• Kansas City Royals (Split Squad) vs. Chicago Cubs: The Cubs host a Royals split-squad at the high-energy Sloan Park in Mesa. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM.
• San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals (Split Squad): The other half of the Royals squad travels to Surprise Stadium to face the Giants at 1:05 PM.
• Colorado Rockies vs. Seattle Mariners: Over at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Mariners will host the Rockies at 1:10 PM, a game featuring two teams with massive traveling fan bases.

With perfect spring weather forecasted, today is an ideal opportunity to catch professional sports in one of the most iconic environments in the country. Whether you are rooting for the home-team Diamondbacks or catching the action in Glendale or Mesa, the professional sports energy across Phoenix today is at an all-time high.