History
Named for William Guthrie Packard and funded by his children, the 7,875-seat stadium opened in 1974. The field was later named for coaches Bobby Winkles and Jim Brock.
In 2013 the Board of Regents approved a 25-year lease of Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and Packard's lights went dark in May 2014. The site was slated for redevelopment; by 2024 the State Press found only a concrete skeleton with construction equipment on the infield.
Why it matters: It was the home of Arizona State baseball for four decades.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Status unknown[3] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Arizona State Sun Devils | NCAA · 1974–2014 |
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Venue facts
| Other names | Bobby Winkles Field at Packard Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Tempe, Arizona |
| Venue type | Ballpark |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Level | College |
| Opened | 1974[1,3] |
| Last used for sports | May 20, 2014[1,2] |
| Physical status | Status unknown |
| Final capacity | 7,875[1] |
| Architect | Guirey, Srnka, Arnold & Sprinkle |
| Owner / operator | Arizona State University |
| Closure | ASU moved its baseball team to Phoenix Municipal Stadium for 2015 and freed the site for development. |
Documented details
- It was named for William Guthrie Packard, funded by a gift from his children.[1]
- The playing surface was named Bobby Winkles Field in 2001, with Jim Brock's name added in 2006.[1]
- A 2024 State Press article said the field was dead, shipping containers sat on the infield and the concrete skeleton of the stadium remained.[4]
Sources
- Packard Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, opened, teams
- ASU baseball says goodbye to Packard Stadium, KTAR. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed
- Packard Stadium (1974-2014), Clio. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: demolished, opened
- A park for the people: Packard Stadium's history lives on 50 years later, The State Press. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: current land use
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (2)
- The Clio entry says the ballpark was demolished, while a 2024 State Press article says its concrete skeleton remained and it was 'set to be demolished'; Wikipedia's infobox says 'Demolished: No'.
- The KTAR article is dated May 20, 2014 and says the lights went dark 'Tuesday night'; the exact final-game date is not stated.
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