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Billy Joel concert at Chase Field: What you need to know

"The Piano Man" will take the stage at Chase Field Saturday, March 9.

PHOENIX — Billy Joel is playing his first-ever baseball stadium concert at Chase Field Saturday night. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Live Nation teamed up to bring the "Uptown Girl" musician to downtown Phoenix.

"The Piano Man" will take the stage at Chase Field on March 9.

Are tickets still available?

Tickets are still available starting at $49.50, plus additional fees, on Ticketmaster.

What time do doors open? 

Doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Make sure to get there as early as possible to avoid potential delays.

When does the show start?

The show starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.

Getting to the concert 

Chase Field is located at 401 E. Jefferson Street in Phoenix. Here's how to get there: 

From North Central Phoenix

Use surface streets, including 7th Avenue, 1st Avenue and 7th Street. Avoid 7th Street if you can because it's usually the most congested.

From the Southeast Valley

Take Interstate 10, continue on Interstate 17 to the 7th Avenue exit, then turn right to go northbound. Continue northbound and turn right at Lincoln Street or Jefferson Street.

You can also use the right three lanes to I-17 at the split and exit to the right on 7th Street, then left at the signal light at Lincoln Street, or continue north on 7th Street to Jefferson Street and turn right to get to the parking facilities east of 7th Street. Remember, you can't turn left from 7th Street onto Washington Street. 

From Scottsdale or East Mesa

Take Loop 202 west to I-10 and exit at 3rd Street HOV or 7th Avenue. Turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren or Jefferson Street.

From the Northwest Valley

Take I-17 to the Jefferson Street exit, then turn left and continue eastbound.

From the Northeast Valley

Take State Route 51 to I-10 eastbound, continue to the 7th Avenue exit or 5th Avenue HOV exit. Then turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren, or Jefferson Street.

You can also exit I-10 at Washington Street and turn right, or exit at 7th Street and turn left. 

From the West Valley

Take I-10 to the 7th Avenue exit or 5th Avenue HOV exit, then turn right. Turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren or Jefferson Street. 

Parking at Chase Field

Concert-goers can purchase parking passes online for parking near Chase Field. 

General parking can also be purchased the day of the event and will cost $8-$28, depending on the lot. Drivers will be able to pay for parking with cash or card.

Public transit

Public transportation is encouraged to cut down on traffic congestion, especially with all the events going on in the Valley this weekend

The closest light rail station is at 3rd Street and Jefferson Street. 

The bus lines that stop near Chase Field are 1, 3 and 7.

Here are the Park-and-Ride locations where you can leave your vehicles and take public transportation the rest of the way.

  • Montebello and 19th Avenue
  • 19th Avenue and Camelback
  • Central Avenue and Camelback
  • 38th Street and Washington
  • Dorsey Lane / Apache Blvd
  • McClintock Drive / Apache Blvd
  • Loop 101 Freeway / Apache Blvd
  • Sycamore / Main Street

What is the bag policy at Chase Field? 

Large bags or items that exceed 11 inches by 11 inches by 15 inches are not allowed in Chase Field

Chase Field will not hold or store personal items.

What is allowed inside?

Soft coolers that aren't larger than 11 inches by 11 inches by 15 inches are allowed, though any food item should be brought in a clear plastic grocery style bag. 

Non-flavored and non-carbonated water in sealed, plastic bottles, sealed, single-serving juice boxes and baby formula are the only beverages allowed. Empty plastic water bottles are also allowed. 

Signs and banners are allowed as long as they do not have obscene or political material or block guest views. 

Here is a list of what you can't take into Chase Field:

  • Animals (except for service animals)
  • Alcohol
  • Aerosol cans
  • Drones and other remote controlled vehicles
  • Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana)
  • Firearms or weapons of any kind
  • Masks (except those that are medically required)
  • Fireworks or other incendiary devices
  • Camera tri-, dual- or single-leg pods by non-media personnel
  • Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, razors or shoes with wheels
  • Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate clothing/attire
  • Blow horns or noisemakers
  • Umbrellas
  • Fishing nets
  • Beach balls, balloons or other inflatables (without prior approval)
  • Laser pens
  • Flags with poles not sold in the team shop or of a non-baseball nature.
  • Banners containing commercial, political or obscene material or that block guest views
  • Frisbees
  • Bicycles (may be parked at approved bike parking racks)
  • "Bubble-making" liquids, machines, etc. for blowing bubbles
  • Additional items at the discretion of Chase Field management

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