Formed in 1961, the Scottsdale Charros are an all-volunteer, nonprofit group of business and civic leaders that help build our community by supporting youth, sports, education, and charitable causes.
Scottsdale Stadium was built with private funds raised by the Scottsdale Baseball Club to serve as a spring training venue for Major League Baseball teams.
The Baltimore Orioles became the first team to host spring training games at the new stadium.
The Boston Red Sox replaced the Orioles as Scottsdale Stadium’s spring training home team.
The Scottsdale Charros were formed during a meeting at Hotel Valley Ho as a special activity affiliate of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.
After one season without a spring training team, the Chicago Cubs arrived and trained in Scottsdale for the next 12 years.
The Oakland A’s made Scottsdale Stadium their spring training home, playing there for three seasons.
The San Francisco Giants arrived, beginning a decades-long partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the Charros, and their fans.
The original wooden stadium was demolished and rebuilt to meet the expanding needs of Major League Baseball, the Arizona Fall League, and special events.
A $23 million renovation modernized Scottsdale Stadium. The Charros, Giants, and City of Scottsdale extended their partnership through 2025.
A new 25-year agreement was signed between the Charros, the Giants, and the City of Scottsdale. A $50 million renovation followed, which included upgrades to the Giants’ clubhouse, a new multipurpose Fieldhouse event center, and enhancements to the Charro Lodge.
The Scottsdale Charros continue to host spring training baseball for the San Francisco Giants, raising vital funds for more than 100 local charities and all 30 Scottsdale public schools.
