stadium · Tempe, AZ

Mountain America Stadium

“The House of Sparky” · Sun Devil Stadium

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1958Opened

53,599Capacity

Open AirRoof

Natural GrassSurface

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About Mountain America Stadium

Tempe football stadium known for desert scenery and ASU traditions.

Type: stadium
Sports: Football
League: NCAAF
Nicknames: The House of Sparky, Sun Devil Stadium
Location: Tempe, AZ
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Status: active

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Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Pitchfork Salute

Fans raise the iconic pitchfork hand sign before kickoff, after scores, and throughout the game.

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PerformersIconic

Pride of the Southwest

The Sun Devil Marching Band performs the school's signature pregame traditions.

Architecture

House of Heat Atmosphere

The desert environment creates one of the hottest game-day settings in college football.

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Architecture

Palm Walk

ASU’s iconic palm-lined pedestrian mall — more than 100 Mexican fan palms — is the classic campus walk toward Mountain America Stadium.

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Sun Devil Plaza

The outdoor areas create fan gathering spaces.

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Tempe Butte Views

The nearby butte provides one of college football's most recognizable backdrops.

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Valley Skyline Views

The stadium provides views of the Phoenix metro area.

History

1996 Rose Bowl

Celebrates Arizona State's historic season.

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2007 Holiday Bowl

Honors ASU postseason history.

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Arizona State Football Timeline

Showcases program history.

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Arizona State Sun Devils Retired Numbers

Honors Arizona State football legends including Pat Tillman.

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Frank Kush

Honors the legendary coach.

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Jake Plummer

Celebrates the ASU quarterback.

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Rose Bowl History

Celebrates Arizona State's historic bowl achievements.

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Sun Devils Football Timeline

Showcases program history.

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Terrell Suggs

Honors the NFL defensive star.

Experience

Arizona State Sun Devils Stadium Tours

Behind-the-scenes access.

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Fork Em

Famous ASU fan tradition.

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Pat Tillman Salute

One of the most meaningful traditions honoring Tillman's legacy.

Displays

ASU Hall of Fame

The Bill and Judy Schaefer Sports Hall of Fame in the Carson Student-Athlete Center, chronicling Sun Devil Athletics from the early 1900s with legends, Olympic memorabilia, and pro alumni.

Rituals

Devil Walk

Fans line Ellie Zeigler Way about 2½ hours before kickoff to welcome the team, Sparky, the Spirit Squad, and the Sun Devil Marching Band into the stadium.

Historic Marker

Pat Tillman Memorial

Life-size bronze of Tillman in his ASU uniform at the tunnel entrance, unveiled in 2017. Players touch the statue as they charge onto the field.

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Displays

Ring of Honor

Sun Devil Football Ring of Honor, established 2010, recognizing program greats such as Frank Kush, Mike Haynes, John Jefferson, and Pat Tillman.

Statue

Sparky Statue

Bronze Sparky the Sun Devil — pitchfork raised — a favorite photo stop on the walk into Mountain America Stadium.

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Rituals

Sun Devil Marching Band

The Sun Devil Marching Band — the Pride of the Southwest — performs pregame and halftime shows and leads the Devil Walk into the stadium.

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Historic Marker

Tillman Tunnel

The Sun Devils take the field through Tillman Tunnel on the north end of Frank Kush Field — a maroon-and-gold passage honoring Pat Tillman, with his likeness and teammates lining the walk to the grass.

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Historic Marker

Victory Bell

The 2,000-pound Victory Bell at the southeast entrance — a campus tradition since the 1930s, when a dining-hall bell was rung for each Sun Devil win (one ring per point).

Through the years