State Farm Stadium is a retractable-roof NFL venue in Glendale, Arizona and home to the Arizona Cardinals. The stadium hosts NFL games, Super Bowls, college football playoff games, Final Fours, and major concerts.
Overview
State Farm Stadium opened in 2006 as University of Phoenix Stadium and adopted State Farm naming rights in 2018. Located at 1 Cardinals Drive in the West Valley, the stadium is owned by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and operated with ASM Global. Designed by Populous, it is known for its retractable roof and a natural-grass field tray that rolls in and out of the building.
Fast facts
- Location: Glendale, Arizona (1 Cardinals Drive)
- Teams: Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Capacity: 63,400 (expandable for major events)
- Opened: August 1, 2006
- Construction: 2003–2006
- Cost: $455 million
- Surface: Natural grass on a retractable field tray
- Premium Seating: Suites, clubs, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium’s engineering supports desert climate control and multi-event flexibility:
- Retractable roof for open-air or enclosed configurations
- Roll-out natural grass field tray that preserves turf between events
- Expandable seating for Super Bowls and Final Fours
- Adjacent Westgate Entertainment District for dining and nightlife
Hospitality
Food and beverage at State Farm Stadium is operated by Craft Culinary Concepts. The program covers general concessions, local Arizona flavors, and premium suite and club catering for Cardinals games and marquee events.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Arizona Cardinals
- Multiple Super Bowls
- College Football Playoff championship games
- NCAA Men’s Final Four and major concerts