PHOENIX – As the 2026 MLB season is beginning to get underway, Chase Field will be unveiling new updates for the upcoming season. President and CEO Derrick Hall talked about the future, including the HVAC situation.
Arizona president Hall speaks to the media during the D-backs 2025 season preview of its newest food, concession areas, promotional giveaways and special events on March 18, 2025, in Phoenix. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Derrick Hall understands the real stakes behind the latest updates at Chase Field. Hall explained in an interview with Arizona Sports that one of the headlining issues is the HVAC system. During peak summer months in Phoenix, where outside temperatures routinely soar past 110 degrees, fans have long felt the heat inside. Hall has made it clear that fixing the air conditioning isn’t optional. It’s a priority, even if it takes multiple offseasons to fully fund and execute.
Sep 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall during a commemorative bill signing ceremony at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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The numbers support the urgency. Across Major League Baseball, attendance spikes correlate directly with comfort-driven amenities and premium in-venue experiences. Locally, this matters because D-backs fans have been vocal about making the necessary changes.
Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall speaks to the media during the Diamondbacks 2025 season preview of its newest food, concession areas, promotional giveaways and special events on March 18, 2025, in Phoenix. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
On the flip side, Derrick Hall was excited about the Diamondbacks’ bold move with a massive new center-field video board. It’s immersive. It’s modern. It signals intent. Big-league visuals create playoff-caliber atmosphere. The combination tells us something deeper about Hall’s leadership philosophy about making sure that the D-backs will be a spectacle to experience, and it starts with immersion and comfort.
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