Phoenix Suns
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
201 E. Jefferson Street (SE corner of 1st St & Jefferson
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City
Phoenix
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Notes
Multi-purpose downtown arena in the Legends Entertainment District, one block from Chase Field. Owned by the City of Phoenix; operated by Phoenix Arena Development, L.P. (Player 15 Group)
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Phone
602-379-2000 (main); 602-379-7800 (guest services/general inquiries)
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State
AZ
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Venue name
Mortgage Matchup Center
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Zip code
85004
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Parking
Cheapest
Lower-priced private lots (~$8) a few blocks out, or free Valley Metro light rail (RailRide) park-and-ride with same-day event ticket
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Guide url
mortgagematchupcenter.com/plan-your-visit/transportation-parking/ (prepaid via ParkWhiz)
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Accessible parking
Accessible spaces on all floors of the Mortgage Matchup Center Garage and floors 1–5 of the Jefferson Garage near elevators; first-come, first-served (passes sold as general parking, not reserved)
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Hours
Public garages typically open throughout the day; event parking generally available beginning ~30 minutes before doors open (varies by event)
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Overnight
Not offered for events; parking does not include in-and-out privileges
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Premium
Attached garage reserves space for suite holders and premium-seat/membership guests; limited general public availability
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Prepaid
Yes — purchase prepaid passes in advance through ParkWhiz
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Public transport
Valley Metro Light Rail runs past the arena (3rd St/Jefferson eastbound; 3rd St/Washington westbound)
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena, no tailgating
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Traffic
I-10 and I-17 interchange around downtown; Washington/Jefferson and 7th St/7th Ave exits congest pre-game, especially when overlapping with Diamondbacks games at adjacent Chase Field
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Types
Attached Mortgage Matchup Center Garage (west side, entrance at 1st St & Madison), Jefferson Street Garage (entrance from Jackson St), plus numerous private lots/garages within walking distance
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, take the PHX Sky Train to the 44th St/Washington Valley Metro Rail station, then ride westbound to 3rd St/Washington
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App
Valley Metro app and valleymetro.org for schedules and real-time info
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Best option
Valley Metro Light Rail (RailRide) from East Valley (Tempe/Mesa) or west Phoenix — free with event ticket and avoids parking
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Fare
Standard Valley Metro fares; FREE RailRide for anyone holding a same-day Mortgage Matchup Center event ticket, beginning 6 hours before event start. Pay via Valley Metro app/ticket vending
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked desert city
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Nearest station
3rd St/Jefferson (eastbound) and 3rd St/Washington (westbound) Valley Metro stations, both about one block away
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Rail lines
Valley Metro Rail (Valley Metro light-rail line through downtown Phoenix)
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Tips
Board light rail with your event ticket for the free RailRide; exit at 3rd St/Jefferson or 3rd St/Washington depending on travel direction
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Walking distance
About one block (no more than ~0.3 mile from downtown hub platforms)
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no official arena shuttle; Valley Metro rail/bus stops are on accessible routes
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Cost
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Frequency
N/A — no dedicated shuttle; refer to Valley Metro light-rail frequency
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Notes
Fans are directed to Valley Metro RailRide rather than a venue shuttle; with a same-day event ticket, light rail is free starting 6 hours before the event
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Operator
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Park ride
Valley Metro park-and-ride lots along the light-rail line (e.g., Metro Parkway, Tempe/Mesa stations) feed downtown
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Pickup
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Routes
None operated by the arena; Valley Metro light rail/bus serves as the primary transit option
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Schedule
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Bicycles
Share station
Yes — bike-share docks operate in downtown Phoenix near the arena
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Tips
Downtown Phoenix's flat rectangular street grid makes cycling straightforward; ride to a nearby bike-share dock or public rack and walk the final block
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces on all floors of the Mortgage Matchup Center Garage (entrance 1st St & Madison) and floors 1–5 of the Jefferson Garage near elevators; first-come, first-served
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Assistive listening
ALDs available for checkout from the Guest Services Office (transmit Suns/Mercury radio broadcast or event sound); plus OneCourt haptic devices for blind/low-vision guests, ASL interpreting (2-week notice), captioning, and audio description
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Contact
accessibility@suns.com or 602-379-7800
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Dropoff
3rd St just south of Jefferson at the green curb (event drop-off); will-call/ticket-office drop-off on 1st St just north of Madison. Vehicles cannot be left unattended
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Elevators
Elevators/escalators connect all levels; accessible parking spaces in garages are located near elevators
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Fun fact
The Suns partner with Ticketmaster to offer OneCourt haptic-feedback devices that let blind/low-vision fans feel live game action through fingertip vibrations
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Restrooms
All restrooms on all levels are accessible; gender-neutral/family restrooms on every level (Main Concourse 105/111/117, Upper Concourse 210/211/222; pavilion family restroom has an adult-sized changing station)
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Sensory
Certified sensory-inclusive venue (KultureCity partner) with a sensory room in the Guest Services Office (main north Pavilion) and checkout sensory bags (ear protection, fidget toys, cue cards, weighted lap pads)
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Service animals
Service animals (trained dogs, sometimes miniature horses) welcome at all events; emotional support/therapy/comfort animals are not permitted
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating offered at all price points, first-come, first-served (call 602-379-7800). Step-free options: row 20 in the 100 level and row 2 in the 200 level
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Food and vendors
Craft beer
Locally based Four Peaks Brewing Company, headlined by the popular Kilt Lifter ale
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Fun fact
The renovated main concourse added a court-overlooking bar and a FanDuel Sportsbook, plus screens displaying flames/orange hues to match the Suns theme
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Local
Benihana, plus Phoenix-area concepts; surrounding district has Majerle's Sports Grill (owned by ex-Sun Dan Majerle), The Arrogant Butcher, Willie's Taco Joint
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Notable stands
Large bar overlooking the court, FanDuel Sportsbook on the Jefferson Street side, Jim Beam Barrel Bar, Hideaway Bar; brand names include Carl's Jr., Wetzel's Pretzels, Benihana
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkWhiz (official prepaid parking partner)
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Signature food
Local brand concessions including Benihana teriyaki bowls/sushi; classic Suns-game fare with Four Peaks beer
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket (structural: Horst Berger/Severud; general contractor: Perini Building Company; project manager: Huber, Hunt & Nichols)
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Construction cost
~$89 million (original); later renovations ~$67 million (2003) and a ~$230M renovation deal approved 2019 (Suns contributing up to $80M)
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Famous moments
Hosted 1993 NBA Finals (Suns vs. Bulls) and 2021 NBA Finals (Suns vs. Bucks); 1995 and 2009 NBA All-Star Games; set to host 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four and 2027 NBA All-Star Game
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Fun fact
Nicknamed "The Purple Palace" (and "The Snake Pit" during Arizona Rattlers seasons); it was not originally designed for hockey, leaving the Coyotes with notoriously obstructed sightlines in the late 1990s
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Opened
1992 (opened June 6, 1992; first Suns regular-season game Nov 7, 1992)
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Original capacity
19,023 for basketball at opening (later reduced over time)
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Original name
America West Arena (1992–2006)
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Renovations
2003 atrium addition; major 2019–2021 renovation (seating bowl, concourses, plazas, new center-hung videoboard, court-overlooking bar, FanDuel Sportsbook)
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Venue details
Capacity
17,071 (per arena records; some sources list 18,422). Listed Suns basketball capacity: ~17,071–18,422
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (a 2003 glass-enclosed air-conditioned atrium was added to keep patrons cool in Phoenix's heat)
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Elevation
Phoenix sits at roughly 1,086 ft above sea level
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Levels
Two main seating levels (100/Main Concourse and 200/Upper Concourse) plus suite levels (A-Suites, B-Suites, courtside suites)
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Premium
Multiple suite tiers (A-Suites, B-Suites, courtside suites), club/membership areas, Jim Beam Barrel Bar, Hideaway Bar, and valet for select premium guests
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Scoreboard
Center-hung videoboard (revamped in the latest renovation) plus two large video screens and a four-corner display ribbon for captioning
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Shared tenants
Phoenix Mercury (WNBA); also home to the Valley Suns (NBA G League) and historically the Arizona Rattlers (IFL/AFL)
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court
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