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The Suns Gorilla
The Suns Gorilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest mascots in professional sports, famous for his trampoline dunks and halftime performances.
arena · Phoenix, AZ
Mortgage Matchup Center
“The Purple Palace” · The Madhouse on McDowell · The Footprint
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1992Opened
18,055Capacity
IndoorRoof
HardwoodSurface
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The basics
About Mortgage Matchup Center
Downtown Phoenix basketball arena serving NBA and WNBA action.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- The Purple Palace, The Madhouse on McDowell, The Footprint
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Status
- active
FormerlyPHX ArenaFootprint CenterTalking Stick Resort Arena
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Rally the Valley
"Rally the Valley" became the Suns' signature playoff rally cry, filling Mortgage Matchup Center with coordinated purple shirts and towels.
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Planet Orange
Team branding and arena presentation celebrate the franchise's "Planet Orange" identity throughout game day.
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Shazam Krew
The high-energy breakdance team entertains fans with acrobatics and performances during breaks in play.
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2021 NBA Finals
2021 NBA Finals — Booker, Paul, and The Valley's return to the Finals.
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Alvan Adams Legacy
Alvan Adams — the franchise's first star and original Suns icon.
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Amar'e Stoudemire Legacy
Amar'e Stoudemire — STAT and the Nash-era Suns powerhouse.
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Charles Barkley Legacy
Charles Barkley — Sir Charles and the 1993 NBA Finals run in Phoenix.
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Devin Booker Era
Devin Booker era — Book and the modern Suns revival in The Valley.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from the Coliseum to The Valley.
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Greatest Suns Moments
The greatest moments in Suns history — from Barkley to Nash to Booker.
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Jerry Colangelo Legacy
Jerry Colangelo — the architect who built the modern Phoenix Suns.
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Kevin Durant Era
Kevin Durant era — KD and the championship-chasing Suns in Phoenix.
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Modern Suns Revival
Modern Suns revival — Booker, Durant, and the next chapter of The Valley.
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Phoenix Basketball History
Phoenix basketball history — desert hoops and unmatched fan loyalty.
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Playoff History
Suns playoff history — 1993, 2021, and Suns Nation postseason pride.
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Seven Seconds or Less Era
Seven Seconds or Less era — Nash, D'Antoni, and the most entertaining Suns ever.
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Shawn Marion Legacy
Shawn Marion — The Matrix and the Seven Seconds or Less era.
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Steve Nash Legacy
Steve Nash — two-time MVP and the Seven Seconds or Less era.
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Suns Hall of Fame
The complete Suns Hall of Fame — every purple and orange immortal.
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Walter Davis Legacy
Walter Davis — The Man and a Suns legend of the 1970s and 80s.
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MascotIconic
The Gorilla
The Gorilla — one of the NBA's best mascots and the symbol of Suns Nation on gameday.
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Heritage Nights
Heritage nights celebrating Barkley, Nash, and Suns history.
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Orange Out Events
Orange out events when Suns Nation fills PHX Arena in Valley orange.
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Arizona Basketball Culture
Experience Arizona basketball culture — Suns, Mercury, and desert hoops pride.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating Suns Finals runs in Phoenix.
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Charles Barkley Exhibit
Visit the Charles Barkley exhibit — Sir Charles and the 1993 NBA Finals run.
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Devin Booker Milestone Game
Attend a Devin Booker milestone game — Book writing Suns history in The Valley.
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Downtown Phoenix
Explore downtown Phoenix before the game — desert energy and gameday culture.
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First Suns Game at PHX Arena
Your first Suns game at PHX Arena — The Gorilla, The Valley, and Suns Nation.
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Meet The Gorilla
Meet The Gorilla — one of the NBA's best mascots up close in The Valley.
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NBA Finals Game
NBA Finals at PHX Arena — the pinnacle of basketball in The Valley.
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One of the NBA's Best Mascots
Experience one of the NBA's best mascots — The Gorilla at PHX Arena.
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Participate in an Orange Out
Participate in an orange out — Suns Nation dressed in Valley orange at full capacity.
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PHX Arena Tour
Behind-the-scenes PHX Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
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Roosevelt Row During Game Weekend
Visit Roosevelt Row during game weekend — arts, food, and Phoenix gameday energy.
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Steve Nash Exhibit
Visit the Steve Nash exhibit — two-time MVP and Seven Seconds or Less.
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Steve Nash Tribute Night
Attend a Steve Nash tribute night — honoring the two-time MVP at PHX Arena.
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Suns Victory Celebration
Stay through a Suns victory celebration — The Valley at full voice.
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Suns vs Lakers
Western Conference rivalry when Los Angeles visits PHX Arena.
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Suns vs Mavericks
Southwest rivalry when Dallas visits Phoenix.
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Suns vs Spurs
Texas rivalry when San Antonio visits The Valley.
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Valley
Experience The Valley — the rallying cry that defines Suns Nation on gameday.
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Valley Exhibit
Visit The Valley exhibit — the identity that defines Suns Nation in the desert.
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Western Conference Finals Game
Western Conference Finals at PHX Arena — The Valley at the doorstep of a title.
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Suns Dancers
Suns Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
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Community Events
Community events celebrating Phoenix and Arizona basketball culture.
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Downtown Phoenix Festivals
Downtown Phoenix festivals on the plaza before Suns basketball.
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Suns Fan Celebrations
Suns fan celebrations — Valley pride and one of the NBA's most loyal fanbases.
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Architecture
Arizona Sports District
Located near Phoenix's major entertainment attractions.
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Architecture
Footprint Center Legacy
Connects with decades of Suns history.
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History
1993 NBA Finals
Highlights Phoenix's historic Finals run.
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History
2000s Seven Seconds or Less
Celebrates the Nash era.
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History
2007 WNBA Championships
Celebrates the first championship.
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History
2009 WNBA Championships
Honors the championship era.
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History
Brittney Griner
Honors the dominant center.
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Displays
Charles Barkley Tribute
Tribute to Charles Barkley and the 1993 Finals Suns.
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History
Cheryl Miller
Connects with women's basketball history.
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History
Diana Taurasi
Celebrates the WNBA all-time great.
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History
Mercury Championships
Celebrates franchise success.
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Ring of Honor
Suns Ring of Honor celebrating franchise greats.
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History
Steve Nash
Honors the two-time MVP.
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Displays
Suns History Wall
Wall on Suns history from the 1968 expansion through Barkley and Nash.
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History
Walter Davis
Celebrates the franchise scoring leader.
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Experience
Desert Basketball
Combines WNBA basketball with Arizona culture.
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Experience
Gorilla
The famous Suns mascot experience.
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Experience
Mercury Rising
The team's competitive culture.
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Experience
Mercury Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Phoenix Basketball
Combines NBA basketball with desert culture.
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Experience
Phoenix Mercury Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Phoenix Suns Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Signature
Suns Fan Zone
Fan zone for Suns gameday photos and activations.
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Experience
Suns Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
The Valley
The team's modern identity.
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Displays
Al McCoy Exhibit
Exhibit honoring Al McCoy, the longtime voice of the Suns.
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Historic Marker
Downtown Phoenix Plaza
Plaza outside PHX Arena in downtown Phoenix.
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Displays
Arizona Heritage Displays
Displays on Arizona sports and desert basketball identity.
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Displays
Team Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating Suns franchise legacy.
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Crowd Ritual
The X-Factor
The X-Factor fan group is one of the most recognizable supporter groups in women's basketball.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Suns season at PHX Arena.
Through the years
History
Names
- PHX Arena
Home teams
- 1992-presentPhoenix SunsNBA
- 1992-presentPhoenix MercuryWNBA
- 1992-presentPhoenix CoyotesNHL
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