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Desert Financial Arena

Desert Financial Arena is the Division I basketball home of Arizona State in Tempe. This FanProof guide focuses… Read more

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Reviewed 10.27.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot east of Desert Financial Arena requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU parking pass. Spaces not reserved for season pass holders may be sold first come; once the lot fills, staff direct vehicles to another pay lot. Contact ASU Parking and Transit Services at 480-965-6209 about access.
Arrive
Desert Financial Arena doors open 60 minutes before game time. Men’s basketball uses north, southeast and west entrances; the south entrance is for students. The venue lists west/east entry for women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling. First aid is behind Section Q on the east main concourse. Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU pass; availability is limited.
Exact location
600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Desert Financial Arena is at 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281. ASU identifies Veterans Way/College Avenue as the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station, about a six-minute walk away; check current rail service and return times. Use the arena’s address for rideshare and obey signed event loading controls. Do not route to the soccer/lacrosse venue instead.
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Home teams
Arizona State basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity14,198listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281

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ASU has phased Desert Financial Arena renovations scheduled from May 2026 through December 2029, so compare your event’s seating map with older photos. Clear bags are limited to 12 × 6 × 12 inches; clutches to 4.5 × 6.5 inches, with inspected medical exceptions and no prohibited-item check. Factory-sealed water or empty plastic bottles up to 51 oz./1.5 liters are allowed; metal, glass and ceramic bottles are prohibited. There is no re-entry after your ticket is scanned.

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Destination: Desert Financial Arena, 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281. Desert Financial Arena doors open 60 minutes before game time. Men’s basketball uses north, southeast and west entrances; the south entrance is for students. The venue lists west/east entry for women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling. First aid is behind Section Q on the east main concourse. Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU pass; availability is limited. Desert Financial Arena is at 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281. ASU identifies Veterans Way/College Avenue as the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station, about a six-minute walk away; check current rail service and return times. Use the arena’s address for rideshare and obey signed event loading controls. Do not route to the soccer/lacrosse venue instead. Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot east of Desert Financial Arena requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU parking pass. Spaces not reserved for season pass holders may be sold first come; once the lot fills, staff direct vehicles to another pay lot. Contact ASU Parking and Transit Services at 480-965-6209 about access.

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This guide does not yet establish Desert Financial Arena’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Desert Financial Arena is at 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281. ASU identifies Veterans Way/College Avenue as the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station, about a six-minute walk away; check current rail service and return times. Use the arena’s address for rideshare and obey signed event loading controls. Do not route to the soccer/lacrosse venue instead. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Venue layout

2026 Desert Financial Arena volleyball parking and construction plan

Desert Financial Arena: Venue layout, 2026 Desert Financial Arena volleyball parking and construction plan. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete 2026 volleyball parking plan, linked by the current arena guide, locates Desert Financial Arena separately from Mullett Arena and Mountain America Stadium. It marks nearby parking areas, rail/streetcar stops and a large construction area along Packard Drive. Map colors do not guarantee public access or prices; use current volleyball instructions and posted controls. This is a parking plan, not a seating chart.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Arizona State Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-27

Seating chart

Desert Financial Arena — 2026–27 men’s basketball

Desert Financial Arena: Seating chart, Desert Financial Arena — 2026–27 men’s basketball. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official 2026–27 season-ticket chart shows lettered lower sections, numbered upper subsections, home/visitor benches, student seating and accessible symbols. The printed tables are season-ticket and contribution prices, not single-game offers. ASU has phased renovations scheduled through December 2029; use the selected event’s current map for seating availability and changes.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Sun Devil Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
For Desert Financial Arena volleyball, women’s basketball, gymnastics or wrestling, ASU directs guests to buy general admission and ask the ticket office about designated accessible seating, with up to three companions. The owner lists Sections B, C, D, H, J, K, Q, S, U and W. Men’s basketball uses its own ticketed section arrangements. Accessible restrooms are near Section V; first aid is behind Section Q.
Watch out for
ASU has phased Desert Financial Arena renovations scheduled from May 2026 through December 2029, so compare your event’s seating map with older photos. Clear bags are limited to 12 × 6 × 12 inches; clutches to 4.5 × 6.5 inches, with inspected medical exceptions and no prohibited-item check. Factory-sealed water or empty plastic bottles up to 51 oz./1.5 liters are allowed; metal, glass and ceramic bottles are prohibited. There is no re-entry after your ticket is scanned.
Good arrival window
Desert Financial Arena doors open 60 minutes before game time. Men’s basketball uses north, southeast and west entrances; the south entrance is for students. The venue lists west/east entry for women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling. First aid is behind Section Q on the east main concourse. Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU pass; availability is limited.
Main transit note
Desert Financial Arena is at 600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281. ASU identifies Veterans Way/College Avenue as the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station, about a six-minute walk away; check current rail service and return times. Use the arena’s address for rideshare and obey signed event loading controls. Do not route to the soccer/lacrosse venue instead.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Accessible parking in Lot 58/ADA Blue Lot east of Desert Financial Arena requires a valid disabled placard/plate and the appropriate ASU parking pass. Spaces not reserved for season pass holders may be sold first come; once the lot fills, staff direct vehicles to another pay lot. Contact ASU Parking and Transit Services at 480-965-6209 about access.
Best option
ASU identifies the West Surface Lot as its closest convenient Desert Financial Arena option, with complimentary parking for volleyball, women’s basketball, gymnastics and wrestling. Confirm the current sport-specific map and construction controls; men’s basketball has separate parking arrangements.
Avoid
Use the 2026 volleyball construction/parking plan for volleyball and the separate basketball parking notice for basketball. Current arena renovations and the marked Packard Drive construction area can change the approach. A free-parking statement for one sport does not authorize use of reserved or full lots at another event.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

Desert Financial Arena reflects Arizona State traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Arizona State traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.27.26

For Desert Financial Arena: confirm the exact Arizona State parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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