If you knew this downtown Phoenix arena as Footprint Center, you’re not behind the times – the building really did change names again. The materials-science company’s naming-rights deal ended in early 2025, the arena briefly played games as simply “PHX Arena,” and by late 2025 a new 10-year partnership put “Mortgage Matchup Center” on the marquee. Same building, same seats, same two teams.
This guide covers what fans actually need: what the arena is called today, how big it is for basketball versus concerts, how to plan a visit (tickets, parking, bag policy), and the full run of names the building has carried since it opened in 1992 as America West Arena.
Quick Answer
Footprint Center is the former name (2021–2025) of the downtown Phoenix arena at 201 East Jefferson Street; it’s now called Mortgage Matchup Center under a 10-year naming-rights deal announced in 2025. It’s still the home arena of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, seating 17,071 for basketball.
What Is Footprint Center Called Now?
Footprint, the Gilbert, Arizona-based sustainable-materials company, held naming rights from 2021 to early 2025. When that deal ended, the Suns and Mercury organization removed Footprint’s signage and played the rest of the 2024-25 season under the placeholder name “PHX Arena” while it searched for a new partner.
In 2025, the team announced a roughly $115 million, 10-year naming-rights agreement with Mortgage Matchup, a consumer-facing mortgage brand, making “Mortgage Matchup Center” the arena’s current official name. Footprint itself didn’t disappear entirely – it remains an official sustainability partner of the Suns and Mercury even though its name is off the building.
Stats at a Glance
Team(s): Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA). Location: 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Opened: June 6, 1992, as America West Arena. Footprint Center era: 2021–2025. Current name: Mortgage Matchup Center (since 2025). Basketball capacity: 17,071. Also seats 16,210 for hockey/indoor football, up to 17,716 for in-the-round concerts, 12,565 for end-stage concerts, and 4,379 for theater-style shows. Notable fact: previously housed the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes from 1996 to 2003.
Planning Your Visit: Tickets, Parking & Box Office
Tickets for Suns games, Mercury games, concerts, and other events are sold primarily through Ticketmaster listings tied to each event, with the arena’s own box office available for in-person purchases and will-call pickup on event days. Pricing follows a typical tiered arena model – lower-bowl and courtside seats cost the most, upper-bowl seats the least, with concerts and marquee games priced higher than a routine regular-season Suns or Mercury matchup. Because exact prices and box office hours shift by event and season, check the official Mortgage Matchup Center website for the current schedule, ticket links, and box office hours before you go.
The arena has more than 700 on-site parking spaces, including accessible parking, with rates that vary by event and can be reserved in advance through third-party apps or purchased at the lot. Downtown Phoenix also has substantial public parking within a few blocks. For fans who want to skip parking altogether, Valley Metro Light Rail stops at 3rd Street/Jefferson and Washington/Central stations, both roughly a 10-minute walk from the arena’s gates – a popular option for weeknight games given downtown traffic.
Bag Policy & What You Can Bring
The arena enforces a small-bag policy rather than a strict clear-bag-only rule. Single-compartment bags up to roughly 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are generally permitted, along with small clutches or wallets, while standard backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside. Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are typically permitted but subject to search at the gate, and there’s no on-site bag check, so plan to leave oversized bags at your hotel or vehicle. Bag rules can be adjusted for specific concerts or high-security events, so it’s worth confirming current restrictions on the official venue site before a big show.
Arena History: From America West Arena to Today
The building opened on June 6, 1992, as America West Arena, part of a wave of new downtown arenas built to anchor major-league sports franchises in growing Sun Belt cities. Since then it has cycled through six names: America West Arena, US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Suns Arena, Footprint Center, and now Mortgage Matchup Center – making it one of the more frequently renamed arenas in major North American sports.
Beyond the name changes, the venue itself has evolved. A major 2003 renovation added a glass-enclosed atrium and other public-space upgrades, and a further round of improvements in 2020 refreshed concourses, suites, and video boards just before the Footprint Center era began. Fans sit close to the action in a roughly 1-million-square-foot bowl designed by Ellerbe Becket, with sightlines built with basketball as the priority.
A Downtown Phoenix Anchor
Beyond Suns and Mercury games, the arena has hosted concerts, championship boxing, and the Arizona Rattlers arena football team over the years, plus a stint as home to the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes from 1996 to 2003. In-the-round concert configurations have drawn crowds approaching the arena’s full capacity.
Located a block from Chase Field, the arena has been a cornerstone of Phoenix’s downtown sports and entertainment district since long before Footprint or Mortgage Matchup ever put their names on the building – and it will likely keep that role no matter what the marquee reads in another decade.
Footprint Center / Mortgage Matchup Center arena FAQs
Is Footprint Center still the arena’s name?
No. The Footprint naming-rights deal ran from 2021 to early 2025. The arena briefly went by “PHX Arena” while a new partner was found, then became Mortgage Matchup Center in 2025 under a new 10-year naming-rights agreement.
What is Footprint Center called now?
Mortgage Matchup Center. It’s the same building at 201 East Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix; only the naming-rights sponsor has changed.
What teams play at Mortgage Matchup Center (formerly Footprint Center)?
The Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) both call it home. It also previously hosted the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes from 1996 to 2003 and has been a longtime venue for the Arizona Rattlers arena football team.
How many seats does the arena hold?
Basketball capacity is 17,071. Configuration changes for other events, with roughly 16,210 seats for hockey/indoor football, up to 17,716 for in-the-round concerts, 12,565 for end-stage concerts, and 4,379 for theater-style shows.
What is the bag policy?
Small single-compartment bags up to about 14″ x 14″ x 6″ and small clutches are allowed; standard backpacks are not. There’s no on-site bag check, so check the official site for the current policy before you arrive, especially for concerts, which sometimes have stricter rules.
Where do I buy tickets and park?
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster on each event’s page or at the arena box office. The venue has 700-plus on-site parking spaces with event-based pricing, plus easy access via Valley Metro Light Rail to the 3rd Street/Jefferson or Washington/Central stations.
When did the arena originally open?
It opened on June 6, 1992, as America West Arena, at a construction cost of about $89 million.
Get More from Footprint Center / Mortgage Matchup Center arena
Log the coasters, stadiums, and venues you’ve experienced, rate Footprint Center / Mortgage Matchup Center arena, and see what your friends thought. Get the ThrillZing app.
Want the day’s theme park news in your inbox? Subscribe to ThrillZing Daily — free.