description Footprint Center Phoenix Overview
Footprint Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, that opened in 1992 as America West Arena. It serves as the home court of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association and the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and has also hosted concerts and other sporting events. The venue has undergone several renovations and naming changes during its history.
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Is Footprint Center still the current name of the Phoenix arena?
The venue was called Footprint Center from 2021, but a naming-rights agreement announced in October 2025 renamed it Mortgage Matchup Center. Footprint Center remains an important former name for tickets, maps, and older event listings.
Which teams play at the Phoenix arena formerly called Footprint Center?
The arena is home to the Phoenix Suns of the NBA and the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. It also hosts concerts, family events, and other sporting events in downtown Phoenix.
What was the arena called when it opened?
It opened in June 1992 as America West Arena. The building later used names including US Airways Center and Talking Stick Resort Arena before becoming Footprint Center in 2021.
Where is the Phoenix arena located?
The downtown venue is at 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Its central location places it near the city's sports, entertainment, and light-rail district.
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