Stadiums / PHX Arena
PHX Arena
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Phoenix
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 18,055
- Opened
- 1992
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Phoenix
- Nicknames
- The Purple Palace, The Madhouse on McDowell, The Footprint
Downtown Phoenix basketball arena serving NBA and WNBA action.
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Naming rights history
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PHX Arena
Home team history
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Phoenix Suns
1992-present · NBA
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Phoenix Mercury
1992-present · WNBA
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Phoenix Coyotes
1992-present · NHL
Features · Architecture
Arizona Sports District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Located near Phoenix's major entertainment attractions.
Footprint Center Legacy
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with decades of Suns history.
Features · History
1993 NBA Finals
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights Phoenix's historic Finals run.
2000s Seven Seconds or Less
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Nash era.
2007 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the first championship.
2009 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the championship era.
Brittney Griner
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the dominant center.
Charles Barkley
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the MVP forward.
Cheryl Miller
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with women's basketball history.
Diana Taurasi
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the WNBA all-time great.
Mercury Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates franchise success.
Phoenix Suns Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Westphal, Barkley, Nash, and others.
Steve Nash
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the two-time MVP.
Suns Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Walter Davis
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise scoring leader.
Features · Experience
Desert Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines WNBA basketball with Arizona culture.
Gorilla
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Suns mascot experience.
Mercury Rising
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's competitive culture.
Mercury Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Phoenix Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with desert culture.
Phoenix Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects WNBA and NBA basketball traditions.
Phoenix Mercury Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Phoenix Suns Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Suns Planet
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The fan community experience.
Suns Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
The Valley
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's modern identity.
The Valley
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Mercury fan identity.
Traditions
The Suns Gorilla Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Suns Gorilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest mascots in professional sports, famous for his trampoline dunks and halftime performances.
Rally the Valley Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Rally the Valley" became the Suns' signature playoff rally cry, filling Footprint Center with coordinated purple shirts and towels.
Purple Out Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Every playoff game turns Footprint Center into a sea of purple, creating one of the NBA's best postseason atmospheres.
Planet Orange Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Team branding and arena presentation celebrate the franchise's "Planet Orange" identity throughout game day.
Shazam Krew Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
The high-energy breakdance team entertains fans with acrobatics and performances during breaks in play.
Mercury Rising
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mercury Rising represents the team's identity, resilience, and championship culture.
Valley Pride
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The team embraces Arizona sports culture and its passionate desert fan base.
Purple Reign
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans embrace the team's signature colors through themed games and playoff pushes.
The X-Factor
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The X-Factor fan group is one of the most recognizable supporter groups in women's basketball.
History & timeline
2021 NBA Finals Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2021 Finals wing
2021 NBA Finals — Booker, Paul, and The Valley's return to the Finals.
Alvan Adams Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Adams gallery
Alvan Adams — the franchise's first star and original Suns icon.
Amar'e Stoudemire Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Stoudemire gallery
Amar'e Stoudemire — STAT and the Nash-era Suns powerhouse.
Charles Barkley Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Barkley gallery
Charles Barkley — Sir Charles and the 1993 NBA Finals run in Phoenix.
Devin Booker Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Booker gallery
Devin Booker era — Book and the modern Suns revival in The Valley.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from the Coliseum to The Valley.
Greatest Suns Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Suns history — from Barkley to Nash to Booker.
Jerry Colangelo Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Colangelo gallery
Jerry Colangelo — the architect who built the modern Phoenix Suns.
Kevin Durant Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Durant gallery
Kevin Durant era — KD and the championship-chasing Suns in Phoenix.
Modern Suns Revival Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, modern era wing
Modern Suns revival — Booker, Durant, and the next chapter of The Valley.
Phoenix Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Phoenix basketball wing
Phoenix basketball history — desert hoops and unmatched fan loyalty.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Suns playoff history — 1993, 2021, and Suns Nation postseason pride.
Seven Seconds or Less Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Seven Seconds wing
Seven Seconds or Less era — Nash, D'Antoni, and the most entertaining Suns ever.
Shawn Marion Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Marion gallery
Shawn Marion — The Matrix and the Seven Seconds or Less era.
Steve Nash Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Nash gallery
Steve Nash — two-time MVP and the Seven Seconds or Less era.
Suns Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Suns Hall of Fame — every purple and orange immortal.
Walter Davis Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Davis gallery
Walter Davis — The Man and a Suns legend of the 1970s and 80s.
Entertainment
The Gorilla Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Gorilla — one of the NBA's best mascots and the symbol of Suns Nation on gameday.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating Barkley, Nash, and Suns history.
Orange Out Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, orange out gamedays
Orange out events when Suns Nation fills PHX Arena in Valley orange.
Suns Dancers Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Suns Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · PHX Arena and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Phoenix and Arizona basketball culture.
Downtown Phoenix Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Downtown Phoenix, pregame
Downtown Phoenix festivals on the plaza before Suns basketball.
Suns Fan Celebrations Iconic
Special Event · PHX Arena, special gamedays
Suns fan celebrations — Valley pride and one of the NBA's most loyal fanbases.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Suns season at PHX Arena.
Experiences
Arizona Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena and Phoenix, gameday
Experience Arizona basketball culture — Suns, Mercury, and desert hoops pride.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena, championship anniversary game
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating Suns Finals runs in Phoenix.
Charles Barkley Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Barkley gallery
Visit the Charles Barkley exhibit — Sir Charles and the 1993 NBA Finals run.
Devin Booker Milestone Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena, Booker milestone gameday
Attend a Devin Booker milestone game — Book writing Suns history in The Valley.
Downtown Phoenix Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Phoenix, pregame
Explore downtown Phoenix before the game — desert energy and gameday culture.
First Suns Game at PHX Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, PHX Arena
Your first Suns game at PHX Arena — The Gorilla, The Valley, and Suns Nation.
Meet The Gorilla Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Meet The Gorilla — one of the NBA's best mascots up close in The Valley.
NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena, NBA Finals
NBA Finals at PHX Arena — the pinnacle of basketball in The Valley.
One of the NBA's Best Mascots Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience one of the NBA's best mascots — The Gorilla at PHX Arena.
Participate in an Orange Out Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, orange out gameday
Participate in an orange out — Suns Nation dressed in Valley orange at full capacity.
PHX Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · PHX Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes PHX Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Roosevelt Row During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Roosevelt Row, gameday weekend
Visit Roosevelt Row during game weekend — arts, food, and Phoenix gameday energy.
Steve Nash Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Nash gallery
Visit the Steve Nash exhibit — two-time MVP and Seven Seconds or Less.
Steve Nash Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena, Nash tribute game
Attend a Steve Nash tribute night — honoring the two-time MVP at PHX Arena.
Suns Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Suns wins
Stay through a Suns victory celebration — The Valley at full voice.
Suns vs Lakers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PHX Arena, Suns vs Lakers
Western Conference rivalry when Los Angeles visits PHX Arena.
Suns vs Mavericks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PHX Arena, Suns vs Mavericks
Southwest rivalry when Dallas visits Phoenix.
Suns vs Spurs Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PHX Arena, Suns vs Spurs
Texas rivalry when San Antonio visits The Valley.
Valley Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience The Valley — the rallying cry that defines Suns Nation on gameday.
Valley Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Valley wing
Visit The Valley exhibit — the identity that defines Suns Nation in the desert.
Western Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PHX Arena, Western Conference Finals
Western Conference Finals at PHX Arena — The Valley at the doorstep of a title.
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