The 2023 postseason success of the Arizona Diamondbacks had a significant impact on the state’s economy, according to a study conducted by Anthony Evans and Owain Evans of the Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University. The study estimated that the team’s success contributed $107.6 million to the state’s gross domestic product through various channels such as sales tax revenue, higher hotel room rates, and increased patronage at downtown Phoenix’s bars and restaurants.
The study found that during the 2023 postseason, Chase Field hosted a total of seven home games, including three World Series games, which attracted 336,370 ticketed fans. The majority of these fans, 63.4%, resided in the metro area but outside the city of Phoenix, while 21.3% came from outside the state. The estimate of the GDP impact took into account ticketed fans residing outside Phoenix, suite sales at the ballpark, and the additional employment provided to ballpark operations and concessions staff for seven more days.
Data from Placer.ai, a location analytics company, indicated that popular destinations for fans before and after games included Majerle’s Sports Grill, CityScape, Collier Center, The Kettle Black
