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With Funding Law in Effect, D-Backs Begin Chase Field Renovation Planning

The measure redirects stadium-area sales taxes for up to 30 years to provide as much as $500 million, with the team pledging at least $250 million more.

Overview

  • Team executives set a first planning session with consultant JLL for Thursday to sequence work and bring architects on board, targeting most major projects within five to six years.
  • Priority fixes identified by the club include the ballpark’s HVAC system, roof repairs, pipes and concrete work, plus new video and ribbon boards.
  • Gov. Katie Hobbs held a ceremonial signing at Chase Field on Sept. 3, though the bill was signed into law in June after legislative approval.
  • The current lease runs through 2027, and negotiations are expected for a longer-term agreement that team leadership says could extend roughly 30 years.
  • Funding comes from recaptured sales taxes generated at Chase Field and adjacent properties, which the team estimates at $20 million to $25 million annually, with a revamped stadium district board to be appointed under the law.