Game Weekend
The arena’s glass-fronted main entrance plaza in downtown Phoenix, under its former Footprint Center signage, with palm trees, lamp posts and a basketball sculpture in the foreground

Phoenix Suns

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Phoenix, Arizona

A Suns night at Mortgage Matchup Center, in downtown Phoenix.

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The local take

A downtown arena on the corner of 1st Street and Jefferson, a block from CityScape, near Chase Field, with a Suns legend’s sports bar in an 1885 building a few blocks north and the Roosevelt Row arts district up Central Avenue.

Most Suns home games tip off at 7 p.m. Arizona time, and most fall on weeknights, so plan for a game night first; a few start in the afternoon, so check your game’s time. The arena says door times vary by event, so check your game’s event page. Light rail fare is included in your game ticket. For a weekend trip, Phoenix Art Museum and a Roosevelt Row mural walk fill the day before.

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Downtown Phoenix and CityScape · 0.16 mi from the arena

A CityScape high-rise at Central and Jefferson, one block from the arena, with Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails on site and the Eden rooftop bar.

There’s no bus, ride or parking to plan on a game night: the hotel is one block from the arena, and Blue Hound serves dinner until 10 p.m. with drinks at the bar until midnight. Pizzeria Bianco opens at 11 a.m. Monday to Saturday for lunch on a game day or the day before.

  • Self-park $30/night; valet $44
  • Amenities fee $35/day + tax
  • No airport shuttle
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Keep in mind: A daily guest amenities fee of $35 plus tax applies. Parking is $30 a night to self-park or $44 for valet, and vehicles over 7 feet won’t fit the garage. There’s no airport shuttle.

On game day: Downtown stay: the arena publishes no standard door time, so check your game’s event page and leave time for bag screening.

2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

0.16 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Downtown Phoenix and CityScape · 0.36 mi from the arena

A downtown hotel built in 1928, with a sundeck, Vicio Pizza and Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub on site, and access to light rail listed among its amenities.

  • Public parking nearby
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Keep in mind: The hotel lists only public parking options nearby, with no price. No breakfast or shuttle is listed.

On game day: Downtown stay: the arena publishes no standard door time, so check your game’s event page and leave time for bag screening.

202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004

0.36 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Roosevelt Row and North Central Avenue · 1.0 mi from the arena

A boutique art hotel at the corner of downtown and the midtown arts district, with MATCH Market & Bar on site. It’s pet friendly, and it lists Valley Metro Light Rail among its neighborhood transportation.

  • Destination fee $25/day + tax
  • Parking $35; valet $45 weekends
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Keep in mind: Guests must be 21 or older to check in. A $25 daily destination fee applies, and parking is $35, or $45 a night for valet on weekends only.

On game day: Roosevelt Row stay: your game ticket covers the light rail fare, or book a Lyft to the arena plaza. After the game, every Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.

1100 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

1.0 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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South Phoenix, near Sky Harbor · 7.7 mi from the arena

A resort at Baseline Road with a seven-acre water park, Oasis, whose wristbands come with the resort fee, so the day before the game can be a pool day.

  • Resort fee includes parking
  • No airport shuttle
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Keep in mind: It’s south of downtown, and it runs no airport shuttle. The FAQ doesn’t state the resort-fee amount.

On game day: South Phoenix stay: drive in and buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz, or book a Lyft to the arena plaza.

8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85044

7.7 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Old Town Scottsdale · 8.5 mi from the arena

A hotel at the west end of Old Town Scottsdale, within walking distance of its restaurants and galleries, with the free Downtown Scottsdale Trolley stopping near the end of its main driveway. It charges no resort fee.

  • Parking $28/day + tax
  • No resort fee
  • No shuttle
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Keep in mind: It has no shuttle, so the game is a ride or drive across the Valley. Guests must be 21 or older to book a room.

On game day: Scottsdale stay: book a Lyft to one of the arena’s drop-off zones, or drive and buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz.

6850 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

8.5 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Old Town Scottsdale · 9.5 mi from the arena

A resort on Scottsdale Road at Chaparral Road, with parking, bicycles and its own shuttle for trips within three miles included in the resort fee.

  • Resort fee $60/night + tax
  • Parking in the resort fee
  • Local shuttle within 3 miles
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Keep in mind: The resort fee is $60 a night plus tax. The resort shuttle covers only trips within three miles, so the game is a separate ride or drive.

On game day: Scottsdale stay: book a Lyft to one of the arena’s drop-off zones, or drive and buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz.

4925 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

9.5 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Downtown Phoenix and CityScapeWalking to the arena on a game night

Stay a block or two from the arena by CityScape and walk to the game.

CityScape’s restaurants and comedy club, with Chase Field nearby

To the arena
Walk to the arena at 201 E. Jefferson St., on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson. The Palomar is at Central and Jefferson, one block west.
After the game
Walk back with the crowd. If you need a ride, the arena’s only Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
The tradeoff
The Palomar charges for its garage and adds a daily amenities fee, and Hotel San Carlos lists only public parking options nearby, with no price.

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Roosevelt Row and North Central AvenueAn arts-district stay with a short ride to the game

Stay in the arts district north of downtown, among murals and galleries, and ride light rail or a Lyft to the game.

Street murals, galleries, coffee shops, and Phoenix Art Museum further up Central Avenue

To the arena
Ride Valley Metro Rail toward downtown and follow the arena’s rail directions, or set a Lyft drop-off at 1st Street and Jefferson on the arena plaza.
After the game
Walk to a rail platform for the ride north, or to S 3rd St and E Jefferson St for a Lyft. Check the last train for your date before the game.
The tradeoff
It’s a ride to the arena each way. FOUND:RE adds a daily destination fee and charges for parking, and guests must be 21 or older to check in.

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Old Town ScottsdaleA resort stay with dinner in Old Town

Stay in Old Town or on Scottsdale Road with restaurants and galleries nearby, and ride or drive across the Valley to the game.

Old Town’s restaurants, galleries and wine rooms, with a free trolley near Hotel Valley Ho

To the arena
Take a Lyft to 1st Street and Jefferson, or drive in by the arena’s route from North Phoenix and Scottsdale: State Route 51 south to I-10 east, exit at Washington/Jefferson Street, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street.
After the game
Walk to the Lyft pickup at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, or back to your garage. Parking has no in-and-out privileges.
The tradeoff
It’s a trip across the Valley to the arena each way, and neither hotel runs a shuttle to downtown Phoenix. The Scott charges a $60 nightly resort fee.

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South Phoenix, near Sky HarborFamilies and a pool day before the game

Stay at a resort with a water park south of downtown, and drive or ride in for the game.

A resort at Baseline Road and Pointe Parkway West, with golf, pools and the Oasis Water Park

To the arena
Drive in by the arena’s East Valley and Tempe route: I-10 west to the Washington/Jefferson Street exit, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street. Or take a Lyft to 1st Street and Jefferson.
After the game
Walk back to your garage, or to the Lyft pickup at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
The tradeoff
It’s a trip to downtown and back for the game. The resort has no airport shuttle and its FAQ lists no other shuttle, and it doesn’t publish the resort-fee amount there.

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Upcoming games at Mortgage Matchup Center

Visiting with the away team? Each game has its own page.

To the game and back

Choose a route from the area you’re staying in.

From downtown on footDowntown Phoenix and CityScapewalk
Getting there
Walk to the arena on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson. From the Palomar at Central and Jefferson it’s one block east; the arena puts the walk from the Downtown Phoenix Hub rail platforms at about 0.3 mile.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd. If you’d rather ride, the only Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.

Door times vary by event, so check your game’s event page. Standard backpacks aren’t allowed, and bags must fit within 14 × 14 × 6 inches.

Route information
From Roosevelt Row by light railRoosevelt Row and North Central Avenuetransit
Getting there
Your game ticket covers the light rail fare. Ride Valley Metro Rail south toward downtown, exit at the Downtown Phoenix Hub and walk about 0.3 mile to the arena, or change at the Hub’s Jefferson St platform and ride to 3rd St/Jefferson.
Getting back
Walk back to the Downtown Phoenix Hub, about 0.3 mile, and ride north toward Roosevelt Row.

The ticket covers rail but not bus fare. The arena publishes directions to the game only, so check your nearest stop, the platform for the ride back and the last train for your date in Valley Metro’s trip planner.

Route information
From Roosevelt Row by LyftRoosevelt Row and North Central Avenuerideshare
Getting there
Set your drop-off to one of the arena’s Lyft zones: 1st Street and Jefferson on the arena plaza, S 2nd Street, S 3rd Street or E Jefferson Street.
Getting back
Walk to S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, by the Phoenix Convention Center, the only Lyft pickup after the game.

Prices and waits after the game are set by the app. The arena publishes the zones but no pickup times.

Route information
From Scottsdale by LyftOld Town Scottsdalerideshare
Getting there
Book a Lyft to the arena plaza at 1st Street and Jefferson, or to the S 2nd Street, S 3rd Street or E Jefferson Street drop-off zones.
Getting back
Walk to S 3rd St and E Jefferson St for your Lyft back to Scottsdale; it’s the only pickup zone.

It’s a cross-Valley ride each way, and no shuttle runs from these hotels to the arena. Prices and waits after the game are set by the app.

Route information
From Scottsdale by carOld Town Scottsdaledrive
Getting there
Buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz. Take State Route 51 south to the I-10 east interchange, exit at Washington/Jefferson Street, turn right on Washington to 3rd Street, then left on 3rd Street to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive back. Parking doesn’t include in-and-out privileges.

Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, and rates vary by event. Valet at the arena is for select ticketed guests only.

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From south Phoenix by carSouth Phoenix, near Sky Harbordrive
Getting there
Buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz. Follow the arena’s East Valley and Tempe route: I-10 west to the Washington/Jefferson Street exit, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive back. Parking doesn’t include in-and-out privileges.

Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, and rates vary by event; call the parking office at 602-379-2003 for a game’s price.

Route information
From south Phoenix by LyftSouth Phoenix, near Sky Harborrideshare
Getting there
Book a Lyft to the arena plaza at 1st Street and Jefferson, or to one of the other drop-off zones on S 2nd Street, S 3rd Street or E Jefferson Street.
Getting back
Walk to S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, the only Lyft pickup after the game.

The resort lists no shuttle beyond saying it has no airport shuttle, so the ride is yours to book each way. Prices and waits after the game are set by the app.

Route information

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Bags

The arena asks you to come without a bag if you can. Small clutches and crossbody bags are allowed; purses, medical bags and diaper bags must fit within 14 × 14 × 6 inches and get extra screening. Standard backpacks aren’t allowed. With no bag, or a clutch smaller than 4 × 6 inches, use the Evolv express lanes.

Arena information
Door times and parking

The arena says door times vary by event, so check your game’s event page. Garage parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, rates vary by event, and there are no in-and-out privileges. Buy parking ahead on ParkWhiz.

Arena information
Light rail is included with your ticket

Light rail fare is included in your ticket to any game or event at the arena; bus fare isn’t. The 3rd St/Jefferson and 3rd St/Washington stops are next to the arena.

Arena information
Mobile tickets

Open your tickets in the Suns-Mercury-Mortgage-Matchup-CTR app or at Ticketmaster.com. The arena says you must add them to your digital wallet.

Arena information
Accessibility

A sensory room is in the Guest Services Office in the Pavilion, inside the main north entrance. Buy wheelchair-accessible seats through the ticket office at 602-379-7800. Drop-off for the game is on 3rd St south of Jefferson, at the green curb. Service animals are welcome; emotional support animals aren’t allowed.

Arena information
Cameras

Professional camera equipment isn’t allowed. At games, flash photography and extended video or livestreaming are prohibited; short photos and clips from your seat are fine.

Arena information

Find your game & tickets

Use the team schedule for home dates and tip-off times.

Phoenix Suns schedule

Useful things to know

Can I take light rail to a Suns game?

Yes. Light rail fare is included in your game ticket, though bus fare isn’t. The arena’s directions use the Downtown Phoenix Hub, about 0.3 mile away, and the 3rd St/Jefferson and 3rd St/Washington stops. Check the last train for your date before the game.

Where do I get a rideshare after the game?

At S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, by the Phoenix Convention Center. It’s the arena’s only Lyft pickup zone; drop-offs are also allowed at 1st Street and Jefferson, S 2nd Street and E Jefferson Street.

Can I bring a backpack?

No. Standard backpacks aren’t allowed. Purses, medical bags and diaper bags within 14 × 14 × 6 inches are, with extra screening, and small clutches and crossbody bags are fine.

What time do doors open for Suns games?

The arena doesn’t publish one door time; it says door times vary by event and to check the event page. Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors.

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