Footprint Center
Phoenix, AZ
From Wikipedia
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.
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History & Stats
Opened
1992-06-06
Nickname
The Purple Palace, The Snake Pit
Former names
America West Arena, (1992–2006), US Airways Center, (2006–2015), Talking Stick Resort Arena, (2015–2020), Phoenix Suns Arena (2020–2021), Footprint Center, (2021–2025), PHX Arena, (2020, 2025)
Owner
City of Phoenix
Operator
Phoenix Arena Development, L.P.
Architect
Ellerbe Becket
Construction cost
US$89 million, US$67 million (renovations)
Broke ground
1990-08-01
Renovated
2003, 2020
Tenants
Phoenix Suns (NBA) 1992–present, Arizona Rattlers (AFL/IFL) 1992–2023, Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) 1997–present, Arizona Sandsharks (CISL) 1993–1997, Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) 1996–2003, Phoenix Roadrunners (ECHL) 2005–2009
