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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Mortgage Matchup Center fills early.
Getting there
Mortgage Matchup Center sits in downtown Phoenix at 1st Street and Jefferson, one block west of Chase Field and immediately adjacent to the downtown hotel and convention-center cluster. Valley Metro Rail's 3rd St/Jefferson and 3rd St/Washington stations are a short walk east — the light-rail line connects downtown to Tempe, Mesa, and the airport-adjacent corridor. Driving uses I-10, I-17, or Loop 202 into downtown; arena-affiliated and adjacent downtown garages ring the building. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed off Jefferson and 1st Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Suns' official site before going.
The neighborhood
The arena sits at the heart of downtown Phoenix's sports-and-events spine — Chase Field (Diamondbacks) is a single block east, the Phoenix Convention Center and the downtown hotel cluster anchor the immediate west, and Roosevelt Row's gallery and bar district is a short walk north. CityScape, a mixed-use development between the arena and the convention center, houses much of the pre-game restaurant traffic. Heritage Square (the city's restored Victorian-era residential block) sits a few blocks east and houses Pizzeria Bianco and the Children's Museum of Phoenix. The neighborhood has densified considerably over the past decade and now functions as a credible downtown for the first time in a generation. Travelers can pair a game with Roosevelt Row, the Phoenix Art Museum a short ride north, or a walk through the historic warehouse district south of the rail line.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops within a short walk include Majerle's Sports Grill (Dan Majerle's downtown sports bar across from the arena — the canonical Suns pre-game stop), Cooperstown (Alice Cooper's rock-and-baseball bar one block east near Chase Field), and Hanny's (a sit-down option in a converted historic department store). Pizzeria Bianco in Heritage Square is the destination pre-game food pilgrimage — Chris Bianco's pizzeria is among the most-acclaimed in the country. Crujiente Tacos offers contemporary Mexican a short ride away. Arizona Wilderness Brewing runs a downtown taproom a short walk away. Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour is the destination craft-cocktail bar a block from the arena. Pre-game crowds at Majerle's and Cooperstown build quickly within an hour of tipoff.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before tipoff — downtown traffic plus arena security screening can stack up on weekend games, particularly during the Suns' contending stretches. The arena underwent a roughly $250 million renovation completed in 2021 that added new clubs, modernized concourses, and rebuilt the main entry plaza — it plays as one of the newer-feeling NBA arenas despite the 1992 opening. Mobile-only tickets and cash-free concessions are the modern norm; download tickets in advance. The Suns publish current bag policy and door-open times on their official site and these change season to season — check before traveling. The Verizon 5G Performance Center entry on Jefferson is the canonical first-time approach.
Best games to catch
Suns–Lakers is the longstanding Pacific Division rivalry and consistently the hardest weekend ticket in Phoenix. Suns–Warriors, Suns–Clippers, and Suns–Kings round out the Pacific draws. Visits from the Nuggets (rooted in the teams' multiple playoff series), the Mavericks, and the Celtics typically peak demand. Suns–Spurs has cooled with the Spurs' rebuild but still carries a Texas-vs-Arizona Western Conference history. The Suns reached the NBA Finals in 2021 and have been a perennial Western Conference contender since — playoff games in Phoenix are consistently among the loudest postseason atmospheres in the NBA. The team's promotional calendar — Los Suns jerseys, Hispanic Heritage Night, fan giveaways — is published on the team site and varies year to year.
What to know
The arena opened in June 1992 as America West Arena, was renamed US Airways Center in 2006 when US Airways merged with America West, became Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015 under a sponsorship with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribal community, was renamed PHX Arena briefly in 2020, then Footprint Center in 2021 after a deal with the Phoenix-based plastics-alternatives company Footprint, and most recently became Mortgage Matchup Center in 2025 under a naming-rights deal with the Phoenix-based mortgage-services company. The Suns have been the building's primary tenant since opening and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury (one of the longest-tenured franchises in the league) have shared the building since the WNBA's 1997 launch. The Arizona Rattlers (Indoor Football League) also use the arena. The 2021 renovation added the East and West Bridges (premium clubs spanning the bowl) and rebuilt the entry plaza. The Suns reached the NBA Finals in 2021 for the second time in franchise history — their first appearance was in 1993, the building's first season.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff for Suns games, sometimes earlier for premium-ticket holders or special events. Check the arena's official event page for the specific game's door time.
How do I get to Mortgage Matchup Center without a car?
Valley Metro Rail's 3rd St/Jefferson and 3rd St/Washington stations sit a short walk east of the arena. The light-rail line connects downtown to Tempe, Mesa, and the airport-adjacent corridor. Many downtown hotels are within easy walking distance.
Where can I park near Mortgage Matchup Center?
Arena-affiliated and adjacent downtown garages ring the building. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing, particularly when Chase Field also has an event the same night. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
Is Mortgage Matchup Center the same as Footprint Center?
Yes — the arena was renamed Mortgage Matchup Center in 2025 after the Phoenix-based mortgage-services company acquired naming rights from Footprint. It is the same downtown Phoenix arena home to the Suns and Mercury; previous names include Footprint Center, PHX Arena, Talking Stick Resort Arena, US Airways Center, and America West Arena.
Do the Mercury play at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Yes — the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) share the arena with the Suns and have done so since the WNBA's 1997 launch. The Arizona Rattlers (Indoor Football League) also use the building.
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