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Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Suns seats at a glance
The Phoenix Suns play at Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix, and the best seat for most fans is a middle row of a center-court section in the 100 level, high enough to clear the courtside rows and benches. For value, look at the front of the upper level at center court, in sections 203 and 219, which give a balanced view of both halves. Because the building holds 17,071 for basketball, among the smallest capacities in the league, the upper level sits closer to the action than in bigger buildings.
- Top pick: 100-level sideline, middle rows.
- Value pick: 200-level center court, roughly the first 10 rows, as seat-view guides suggest.
- Budget trade-off: lower-bowl corners.
- Seats to pass on: the highest rows of the 200 level at either end.
Two bowls in a renovated 1992 building
Built in 1992 at 201 East Jefferson Street, the arena got a top-to-bottom renovation that the city approved in 2019 and that wrapped up before the 2021 Finals. The layout is simple. The 100 level rings the court, the 200 level rises above it, and premium seating and suites sit in the band between them. The WNBA's Phoenix Mercury also call the building home.
Seat-view guides place sections 203 and 219 at center court in the upper level, and section 202 runs about 14 rows. Lower-level section numbers and the Suns bench side are not confirmed here, so read the seat map attached to your listing before you buy.
Courtside, corners and the 200 level compared
Floor seats
Courtside puts you on the edge of the hardwood. It is the closest seat in the house, but at floor level you see less of how a play is built at the opposite basket.
Lower bowl along the sideline
Center-court 100-level seats are the ones that hold their value whatever the opponent. A middle row is the sweet spot, raised enough to see over the floor seats and still close to the players.
Lower-bowl corners and baselines
Corners give a close, angled view of both baskets for less than center court. Directly behind a basket costs less again, yet the backboard and its support get in the way whenever the action comes toward you. If you sit there, higher rows beat the front rows.
The 200 level
This is where the arena's modest size pays off. Center-court sections look straight down the length of the floor, and the lower rows feel connected to the game. Avoid the top rows behind the baskets if you care about seeing detail.
When Suns tickets are hardest to find
The league calendar barely changes year to year. Preseason is in October. The 82-game schedule, half of it at home, starts that month and ends in mid-April, with NBA Cup games folded into November and December. A play-in round follows, then the playoffs through June.
- Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix's longest-running rivalry, shaped by repeated playoff meetings, and a night when Southern California fans make the drive.
- Spurs and Mavericks. Familiar postseason opponents from the Nash years onward.
- Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Weekend nights and holiday-week games are gone before the Tuesday and Wednesday dates.
- Playoffs. Dates are set on short notice, and inventory disappears fast.
The easiest buys tend to be October and November weeknights against an Eastern Conference visitor with no headline star. NBA rosters change fast, so confirm the current lineup and the injury report before paying extra for a particular player.
Light rail, garages and getting through the doors
Few NBA arenas sit this close to a rail line. Valley Metro Rail has two stations beside the building: eastbound riders get off at 3rd Street/Jefferson, westbound riders at 3rd Street/Washington. The line also serves Tempe and Mesa, so a park-and-ride lot along the route is a practical way to skip downtown parking. Check Valley Metro for train times before a late game.
Drivers have garages and surface lots across downtown. When the Diamondbacks are home at nearby Chase Field on the same night, traffic is heavier and garages fill sooner. Restaurants and bars within a few blocks make a pregame meal easy.
Bag rules, as described in local reporting from recent seasons, follow the league's standard: a purse, diaper bag or medical bag can measure up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, a small clutch gets you into a quicker line, and ordinary backpacks stay home. Concerts can run different rules, and policies shift from season to season, so confirm the current version with the arena before game day. Plan on reaching the doors about 45 minutes ahead of tipoff so security does not cost you the starting lineups. Every Reserved Seat order includes guaranteed entry.
From the Madhouse on McDowell to downtown
The Suns joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1968 and were Phoenix's first major-league franchise. Their history opens with a famous miss: in 1969 a coin toss with Milwaukee decided who would draft first, Milwaukee won it, and the Bucks used the pick on Lew Alcindor, who became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Three Finals trips have ended without a title. In 1976 Boston beat them in a series best known for Game 5, which needed three overtimes. Charles Barkley's first Phoenix team fell to the Chicago Bulls in 1993. The 2021 team lost to the Milwaukee Bucks. In between, Steve Nash ran the mid-2000s "Seven Seconds or Less" offense, a fast-paced style that influenced how the league plays.
For 24 seasons the team played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, nicknamed the Madhouse on McDowell. Its downtown replacement has changed names repeatedly. It opened as America West Arena, became US Airways Center and then Talking Stick Resort Arena, spent a year as Phoenix Suns Arena, was Footprint Center between 2021 and 2025, and took the Mortgage Matchup Center name in 2025. Expect to see the old names on some maps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the upper level a good place to watch a Suns game?
Yes, more than in most NBA arenas. With only 17,071 seats, the 200 level stays fairly close to the court, and the center-court sections there, 203 and 219, look down the full length of the floor.
Which light rail stops serve the Suns arena?
Eastbound trains stop at 3rd Street/Jefferson and westbound trains at 3rd Street/Washington, both beside Mortgage Matchup Center.
Have the Suns won an NBA title?
Not yet. Phoenix lost in the Finals in 1976 to Boston, in 1993 to Chicago and in 2021 to Milwaukee.
What was the arena called before Mortgage Matchup Center?
It was Footprint Center from 2021 to 2025, and earlier America West Arena, US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Phoenix Suns Arena.
Can I bring a backpack to a Suns game?
No. Recent local reporting says ordinary backpacks are not allowed, though a bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches is. Confirm the current rule before you go.