Mortgage Matchup Center


Mortgage Matchup Center is a multi-purpose arena in Phoenix, Arizona. It opened under the name America West Arena on June 6, 1992, at a cost of $89 million. The arena has also been known as US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Suns Arena, Footprint Center, and PHX Arena.
It is the home arena of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association and the former home of the Indoor Football League's Arizona Rattlers. The ECHL's Phoenix Roadrunners also played there from 2005 until they ceased operations at the conclusion of the 2008–2009 season. Additionally, the National Hockey League 's Phoenix Coyotes played their first seven seasons at the arena following their arrival in Phoenix on July 1, 1996.
Located one block away from Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the arena is in size on an site. These two major league sports venues are joined by State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena in the neighboring Phoenix suburb of Glendale, the home of the Arizona Cardinals and former home of the Arizona Coyotes.

Sports teams and events

Basketball, arena football, concerts, ice shows and other events such as wrestling are held in the arena.

Capacity

The arena seats 17,071 for basketball, 16,210 for ice hockey and indoor football, 17,716 for in-the-round concerts, 12,565 for end stage concerts, and 4,379 for theater events.

Early years

The Coyotes hosted their first regular season home game in Arizona at the arena on October 10, 1996, with a 4–1 win over the San Jose Sharks. They finished the 1996–97 season with a 38–37–7 record to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. That playoff appearance was short-lived, with a Game 7 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Just over seven years later, the team played their last home game within Phoenix city limits with a 5–2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on December 15, 2003.
The arena also hosted the Arizona Sandsharks of the defunct Continental Indoor Soccer League.

Nickname

Its most common nickname is "The Purple Palace", though during the Rattlers' season it is known as "The Snake Pit".

Basketball

The arena's capacity for basketball games was originally 19,023, but it was reduced after the 2002–03 season to 18,422, then again to 18,055 before the 2014–15 season.
The arena has seen its share of memorable basketball moments. In its inaugural season, it hosted three games of the 1993 NBA Finals between the Suns and the Chicago Bulls; it also hosted three games of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Mercury hosted WNBA Finals games in 1998, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2021, and 2025. It also played host to the 1995, and the 2009 NBA All-Star Games and the 2000 and 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
On the collegiate level, the arena has hosted the regional finals of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament four times. It will also host the women's basketball Final Four for the first time in 2026.

AFL

The Arizona Rattlers have hosted four ArenaBowl games, with three played at the arena. They won ArenaBowl XI with a 55–33 win over the Iowa Barnstormers on August 25, 1997. They lost in their only championship game appearance at Gila River Arena, a 56–42 ArenaBowl XXIX loss to the Philadelphia Soul on August 26, 2016.

Boxing

Among the notable boxing events held in Phoenix, they include Oscar De La Hoya's early bouts, Michael Carbajal's WBO world Junior Flyweight title against Josue Camacho in 1994 and Julio César Chávez ended his career with a fight at the arena.
Jaime Munguía vs. John Ryder took place at the arena on January 27, 2024; Munguía won the bout by knockout in nine rounds.

Bull riding

In bull riding, the Professional Bull Riders hosted a Built Ford Tough Series at the arena between 1999 and 2002. The annual event moved to Glendale in 2004 before it returned to downtown Phoenix in March 2014.

Mixed martial arts

In MMA, the arena has hosted several noteworthy UFC events including UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic, UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn, UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez and UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje.

Professional wrestling

The arena has also hosted various professional wrestling events, including:
gave one of his last concerts on December 10, 1993, in the arena.
As part of their Keep the Faith Tour, Bon Jovi performed in the arena on March 11, 1993.
Van Halen made a stop in Phoenix on April 1, 1995, as part of their Balance Tour.
Gloria Estefan played here on July 30, 1996, during her "Evolution" World Tour.
American jam band Phish performed at the arena on December 2, 1996, towards the end of their 1996 Fall Tour.
Irish rock band U2 has performed in the arena multiple times, including two stops during their 2001 Elevation Tour on March 28 and November 23 of that year. In 2015, they visited the arena again for two dates of their Innocence + Experience Tour on May 22 and 23.
Shakira performed at the arena on January 31, 2003, during the Tour of the Mongoose. She later brought her Oral Fixation Tour to the arena on August 11, 2006. She returned to the arena on August 26, 2018, for her El Dorado World Tour and June 22 and 23, 2025, for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
Depeche Mode performed during 3 separate tours at the arena. They were on December 14, 1998, August 10, 2001, and August 23, 2009. Their 2009 show had 7,635 people in attendance and was recorded for the band's live albums project Recording the Universe.
Beyoncé performed numerous times at the arena between 2004 and 2013. She first appeared on April 15, 2004, alongside Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott during their joint Verizon Ladies First Tour. She then returned as a member of Destiny's Child on August 27, 2005, as part of their final tour, 'Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It'. On August 24, 2007, she performed there for the first time as a solo artist during her world tour 'The Beyoncé Experience'. She returned on July 7, 2009, as part of her I Am... Tour. Finally, she performed there one last time on December 7, 2013, delivering a sold-out show during her triumphant tour 'The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour'. Following this, all her concerts in Arizona would take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Miley Cyrus performed at the arena for her Bangerz Tour on February 27, 2014.
Lady Gaga performed at the arena for her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball on July 30, 2014.
Selena Gomez performed at the arena as a part of her Revival Tour on July 5, 2016.
Twenty One Pilots made their debut at the arena for the Emotional Roadshow World Tour on July 26, 2016.
Ariana Grande performed at the arena on April 6, 2015, as part of the Honeymoon Tour. She kicked off her Dangerous Woman Tour at the arena on February 3, 2017. She later brought her Sweetener World Tour to the arena on May 14, 2019.
Fleetwood Mac performed at the arena on November 28, 2018, during their An Evening with Fleetwood Mac tour. It took place in the hometown of their lead singer Stevie Nicks.
Earlier that month, Twenty One Pilots performed at the arena for a second time as part of The Bandito Tour. They returned to the arena for The Icy Tour on September 16, 2022, and then came back for The Clancy World Tour on August 30, 2024.
On August 30, 2021, Guns N' Roses held a show as a part of their 2020 Tour.
On October 17, 2021, J.Cole performed at the arena for the Off-Season Tour.
On February 8, 2022, Tyler, the Creator performed at the arena for his first show on the Call Me If You Get Lost Tour.
On February 19, 2022, Andrea Bocelli performed at the arena for his United States Tour.
On March 1, 2022, doo-wop band Twin Temple, Danish metal band Volbeat, and Swedish rock band Ghost performed at the arena on the final leg of their US Tour.
On March 20, 2022, Dua Lipa performed a sold-out show as part of her Future Nostalgia Tour, with Megan Thee Stallion and Caroline Polachek as her opening acts.
On September 10, 2022, Kendrick Lamar performed at the arena for the Big Steppers Tour with Baby Keem and Tanna Leone as opening acts on the show.
On September 21, 2022, Michael Bublé performed at the arena for his Higher Tour.
On December 4, 2022, Trans-Siberian Orchestra performed two shows at the arena for their 2022 Winter Tour.
The Footprint Center acted as the venue for Opening Night activities for Super Bowl LVII on February 6, 2023.
On November 8, 2023, Doja Cat brought her The Scarlet Tour to the arena, with Doechii as the opening act.
On February 24, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo performed at the arena as part of her Guts World Tour with Chappell Roan as the opening act.
On March 10, 2024, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign performed at the arena as a listening party for their collaborative album Vultures 1.
On March 13, 2024, Nicki Minaj performed at the arena for her Pink Friday 2 Tour.
On June 19, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion returned to the arena for her Hot Girl Summer Tour.
On June 25, 2024, Melanie Martinez performed at the arena in support of The Trilogy Tour.
On July 25, 2024, South Korean boy band Ateez performed at the arena as part of the North American leg of their 2024 Towards the Light: Will to Power tour.
On July 30, 2024, Janet Jackson performed at the arena as part of her Together Again tour.
On October 29, 2024, Jeff Lynne's ELO performed at the venue for their Over and Out tour.
On November 13, 2024, Sabrina Carpenter performed at the arena as part of her Short n' Sweet Tour.
On April 19, 2025, Kylie Minogue performed there as part of her Tension Tour.
On July 12, 2025, Katy Perry brought The Lifetimes Tour to the arena.
On August 27, 2025, Kali Uchis brought her Sincerely Tour to the arena.
On November 4 and 5, 2025, Tate McRae brought her Miss Possessive Tour to the arena.
On November 18 and 19, Billie Eilish returned to Phoenix to perform at the arena for her Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour.