Stadiums / State Farm Stadium
State Farm Stadium
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Glendale
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 63,400
- Opened
- 2006
- Roof
- Retractable Roof
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- League
- NFL
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Glendale
- Nicknames
- The Big Toaster
Retractable-roof Arizona stadium known for Super Bowls and major events.
Former names
- Cardinals Stadium
- University of Phoenix Stadium
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Naming rights history
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University of Phoenix Stadium
2006-2017
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State Farm Stadium
2018-present
Home team history
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Arizona Cardinals
2006-present · NFL
Features · Architecture
Desert-Inspired Architecture
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The design incorporates Arizona landscape influences and modern Southwest elements.
Glendale Skyline Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides views of the surrounding West Valley area.
Retractable Natural Grass Field
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entire playing field rolls outside for sunlight, making it one of the NFL's most unique engineering features.
Retractable Roof
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium's retractable roof allows football and events regardless of Arizona's extreme heat.
Westgate Entertainment District Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium connects with restaurants, shops, and entertainment surrounding the venue.
Features · History
Arizona Cardinals Museum Areas
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases artifacts, memorabilia, and team history.
Arizona Cardinals Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Cardinals legends including Larry Wilson, Pat Tillman, and other franchise icons.
Cardinals Championship History
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display highlighting the franchise's historic accomplishments.
Cardinals Franchise History
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the team's history from Chicago to St. Louis to Arizona.
Cardinals Ring of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends, players, coaches, and contributors.
Larry Fitzgerald Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's all-time great wide receiver.
Pat Tillman
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Cardinals safety, Army Ranger, and symbol of courage.
Features · Experience
Arizona Food
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Features Southwest cuisine and local favorites.
Cardinals Tailgate
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings featuring food, music, and fan activities.
Kid-Friendly Cardinals Activities
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family football experiences and interactive games.
Red Zone Fan
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Interactive areas celebrating Cardinals supporters.
State Farm Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, roof, locker rooms, and technology.
Traditions
Big Red Siren Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Before kickoff and after Cardinals touchdowns, the Big Red Siren blares throughout State Farm Stadium, rallying the crowd and signaling big moments.
Red Sea Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Cardinals' fan base proudly refers to itself as the "Red Sea," with fans wearing red to create a unified stadium atmosphere.
Rise Up Red Sea Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
"Rise Up Red Sea!" is the team's signature rally cry, featured on scoreboards and echoed by fans throughout games.
Big Red Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Mascot Big Red entertains fans with crowd interaction, skits, and celebrations that have become a staple of Cardinals home games.
Flight Night Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame introductions feature dramatic lighting, pyro, and flight-themed visuals as the Cardinals take the field.
History & timeline
2008 NFC Championships Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Fame area and main concourse
The Warner-Fitzgerald era peaks — first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Chicago Cardinals History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
The franchise's origins in Chicago — Comiskey Park and the 1925 NFL championship.
Franchise Evolution Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Chicago to St. Louis to Phoenix to Glendale — 125+ years of Cardinals evolution.
Greatest Cardinals Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Fitzgerald's catches, Warner's Super Bowl run, Tillman's legacy, and franchise highlights.
Kurt Warner Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
From grocery store to Super Bowl — the quarterback who changed Arizona football.
Larry Fitzgerald Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The greatest receiver in Cardinals history — 17 seasons of desert excellence.
NFL Oldest Franchise Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Founded in 1898 — the oldest continuously operating professional football franchise.
Super Bowl XLIII Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Fame area and main concourse
Super Bowl XLIII — Warner, Fitzgerald, and the closest a Cardinals team has come to a title.
Adrian Wilson Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The hard-hitting safety who defined Cardinals defense for over a decade.
Aeneas Williams Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Hall of Fame defensive back and one of the greatest Cardinals of all time.
Anquan Boldin Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The physical receiver who formed a legendary duo with Larry Fitzgerald.
Cardinals vs 49ers Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
Arizona vs San Francisco — NFC West division battles and memorable games.
Cardinals vs Seahawks Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
NFC West rivalry with Seattle — desert vs Pacific Northwest for decades.
Desert Football Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The unique culture of NFL football in the Arizona desert.
Arizona Football History
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
Desert football culture — from Sun Devil Stadium to State Farm Stadium.
Cardinals vs Rams Rivalry
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
Desert vs LA — NFC West rivalry since the Rams returned to Los Angeles.
Phoenix Cardinals History
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
The early Arizona years at Sun Devil Stadium before State Farm Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals History
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
Two decades in St. Louis — Busch Stadium and the move to Arizona.
Entertainment
Great Lawn Festivals Iconic Must experience
Pregame Entertainment · Great Lawn, west plaza, pregame
Fan festivals and live entertainment on the Great Lawn before kickoff.
Cardinals Cheerleaders Iconic
Cheerleaders · Field level and sidelines, gameday
The Cardinals Cheerleaders perform throughout gameday in cardinal red.
Ring of Honor Ceremonies Iconic
Special Event · Ring of Honor area and field level
Ring of Honor induction ceremonies honoring Cardinals franchise legends.
Military Appreciation Events
Special Event · Field level, select gamedays
Salute to service events honoring military members, including Pat Tillman's legacy.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the stadium, themed gamedays
Special themed gamedays — throwbacks, alumni nights, and Red Sea celebrations.
Pregame Fan Festivals
Pregame Entertainment · Westgate and Red Sea Fan Plaza, pregame
Pregame fan festivals in the Westgate Entertainment District before kickoff.
Tailgate Competitions
Tailgate · Great Lawn and parking lots, pregame
Tailgate cook-offs and competitions on the Great Lawn and surrounding lots.
Alumni Meet & Greets
Special Event · Select gameday events and appearances
Meet-and-greet opportunities with Cardinals alumni and legends.
Youth Football Events
Community Event · Field level, select dates
Youth football clinics and community events at State Farm Stadium.
Experiences
Cardinals vs 49ers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · State Farm Stadium, 49ers game
Arizona vs San Francisco — NFC West rivalry at State Farm Stadium.
Cardinals vs Seahawks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · State Farm Stadium, Seahawks game
NFC West rivalry when Seattle visits the Arizona desert.
College Football Playoff Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, CFP National Championship
College Football Playoff National Championship at State Farm Stadium.
Desert Sunset Before Kickoff Iconic Must experience
Scenic View · Upper concourse and Great Lawn, late afternoon games
Late afternoon kickoff with an Arizona desert sunset — one of sports' great backdrops.
Fiesta Bowl Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, Fiesta Bowl
The Fiesta Bowl — a New Year's Six bowl at State Farm Stadium.
Larry Fitzgerald Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, select events
Celebrate the greatest Cardinal at a Larry Fitzgerald tribute event.
NFC Championship Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, NFC Championship
NFC Championship at State Farm Stadium — one win from the Super Bowl.
Pat Tillman Tribute Iconic Must experience
Memorial · Pat Tillman tribute area, main concourse
Pay respects at the Pat Tillman tribute — athlete, soldier, and American hero.
Pat Tillman Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, select events
Honor Pat Tillman at a tribute event or memorial ceremony.
Red Sea Crowd Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium
Feel the Red Sea wave through 63,000 fans — cardinal red as far as the eye can see.
Retractable Field Iconic Must experience
Stadium architecture · Field level, retractable field tray
Watch the natural grass field tray roll in or out — an engineering marvel unique in the NFL.
Retractable Roof Open Iconic Must experience
Stadium architecture · Throughout the stadium, roof opening
Watch the retractable roof open to Arizona desert skies and incredible sunsets.
Seahawks Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Westgate and State Farm Stadium, Seahawks game weekend
Full Seahawks rivalry weekend — NFC West intensity in the Arizona desert.
State Farm Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Any gate entrance
Your first time walking into State Farm Stadium — retractable roof, Red Sea, and desert magic.
Sunday Night Football Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, Sunday Night Football
Primetime SNF energy under the Arizona desert sky.
Super Bowl Iconic Must experience
Special Event · State Farm Stadium, Super Bowl
Super Bowl atmosphere at State Farm Stadium — host of Super Bowls XLII, XLIX, and LVII.
Tailgate on the Great Lawn Iconic Must experience
Tailgate · Great Lawn, west plaza, pregame
Join the tailgate culture on the Great Lawn before kickoff.
Walk on the Field During a Tour Iconic Must experience
Field access · Field level, tour route
Step onto the natural grass field on a guided stadium tour.
Cardinals vs Rams Must experience
Rivalry Game · State Farm Stadium, Rams game
NFC West division battle when the Rams come to Glendale.
Cardinals Victory Celebration
Victory Celebration · After Cardinals home wins
Postgame victory celebration when the Cardinals win at home.
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