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Mortgage Matchup Center

The downtown Phoenix arena formerly known as Footprint Center, pairing Suns and Mercury energy with excellent light-rail access and a busy shared event district beside Chase Field.

Event-day essentials

Plan in 60 seconds

Reviewed 8.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Arrive
About 60–75 minutes early, with more time when the Diamondbacks, convention center, or another downtown event overlaps
Getting there
Valley Metro Rail stops at 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington. Check whether the specific arena ticket participates in the current Rail Ride Event program before assuming fare is included.
Parking - High difficulty (opens in a new tab)
Valley Metro Rail or an advance-purchased downtown garage a few blocks from the arena
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Real fan takeIf you don't rent a car be ready to take some Uber rides regardless of where you stay.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Wide interior view of the downtown Phoenix arena's basketball court and seating bowl during an NCAA tournament game.
Photo credits
Photo: Jeff Turner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Home teams
Phoenix Suns / Phoenix Mercury
Upcoming Events

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Ticketmaster sourceSep 11, 12:56 PM
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity19,023published capacity
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Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Suns and Mercury games in a central, renovated arena with direct Valley Metro access and extensive downtown options
Watch out for
Concurrent Chase Field events, downtown construction or street controls, event-specific bag rules, limited on-site parking, and upper-level steepness
Good arrival window
About 60–75 minutes early, with more time when the Diamondbacks, convention center, or another downtown event overlaps
Main transit note
Valley Metro Rail stops at 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington. Check whether the specific arena ticket participates in the current Rail Ride Event program before assuming fare is included.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

High

Check the route, price, and closing time before event day.

What to do
Use light rail or pre-purchase a downtown garage through the arena's current parking partner; map the exit direction before entering a one-way street grid.
Best option
Valley Metro Rail or an advance-purchased downtown garage a few blocks from the arena
Avoid
Relying on the arena's limited on-site inventory or arriving during an overlapping Chase Field crowd
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Positive

Basketball atmosphere & renovation

The improved interiors, videoboards, and close lower bowl support a strong game presentation. Suns and Mercury crowds give the renovated building more energy than its compact downtown footprint suggests.

02

Positive

Light rail & downtown setting

Rail stops and nearby restaurants support a practical downtown plan. The same district becomes congested when Chase Field or the convention center has a simultaneous event.

03

Mixed

Upper level & peak circulation

Upper sections can feel steep and concourses crowd at halftime. Concert sightlines vary more sharply when a production places equipment or a stage deep into the floor.

Sources3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

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

Why It Works

  • ✓Light rail makes the arena easy to reach from much of the Valley without parking downtown.
  • ✓Recent renovations improved screens, clubs, and the overall basketball presentation.
  • ✓The central location provides many pre- and post-event food options.
Sources3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Why It Works

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Tradeoffs to consider

  • ×The upper level can feel steep.
  • ×Downtown streets and garages become difficult during overlapping events.
  • ×Concert sightlines vary sharply in side and rear floor configurations.
Sources3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Tradeoffs to consider

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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.8.26

Use light rail when possible, check for a Chase Field overlap, and search the current Mortgage Matchup Center name rather than the retired Footprint branding when planning.

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