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    17,071 for basketball · midcourt sections 102, 114, 203, 219

    Phoenix's downtown arena has worn seven names since 1992. The seating has stayed close and steep, and here is how to use that for Suns, Mercury and concerts.

    By the Reserved Seat editorial teamUpdated How we research

    It is home to the Phoenix Suns.

    Footprint Center has a new name: Mortgage Matchup Center

    Mortgage Matchup Center is the downtown Phoenix arena on Jefferson Street, one block from Chase Field. It is home to the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and hosts touring concerts, WWE and UFC. It seats 17,071 for basketball. The best seats for a Suns game are the center-court sections 102 and 114; upstairs, the front rows of 203 and 219 give the same angle for less.

    If the name is new to you, the building is not. It opened in 1992 as America West Arena, became US Airways Center in 2006 and Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015, was briefly PHX Arena and Phoenix Suns Arena after that deal expired in 2020, and became Footprint Center in July 2021. After the Footprint deal ended in February 2025, the arena went back to PHX Arena until October 2, 2025, when it took the Mortgage Matchup Center name, after a service of United Wholesale Mortgage, the company owned by Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia. Fans have long called it the Purple Palace.

    Mortgage Matchup Center seating chart, level by level

    Section numbers here come from the RateYourSeats section directory and the TickPick Suns seating guide.

    100 level: sections 101–124

    The lower bowl circles the court. TickPick places the Suns bench in front of section 101 and the visitors' bench in front of 103, which puts 102 at center court between them and 114 at center court directly across. Sideline sections hold about 16 to 22 seats per row.

    Courtside and floor

    Courtside floor seating lines the court, with the Courtside Club in rows A through C along the sidelines. The renovated arena also includes clubs such as Club Annexus, behind sections 117–123, and a separate set of Block Level and North Lounge areas.

    200 level: sections 201–232

    The upper level has 32 sections; 203 and 219 sit at center court. TickPick notes the 200 level is closer to the floor than at most NBA arenas, a result of a bowl designed tightly around a basketball court.

    Seat numbering

    Seat 1 in any section sits next to the adjacent lower-numbered section; in section 115, seat 1 is beside section 114. Accessible rows are at the top of most sections.

    Best seats for Suns, Mercury and concerts

    Basketball

    Sections 102 and 114 are the prime seats. Sitting in 113–115 across from both benches gives a full look at the court and the Suns' huddle; 101 and 103, beside the benches, put you closest to the players but the bench area can interrupt the low rows. Behind the baskets, the end sections are cheaper and close, though the far end of the court foreshortens.

    For value, TickPick suggests the 200 level in row 5 or closer, where the steep, tight upper bowl keeps you surprisingly near the floor. Sections 203 and 219 at center court are the pick; the upper corners are the last seats to buy.

    Mercury games

    The Mercury use the same court configuration. Demand is usually lower than for Suns games outside the playoffs, which can make lower-bowl seats easier to find; the Mercury have reached the WNBA Finals here many times, most recently in 2025.

    Concerts

    Capacity is 12,565 for an end stage and 17,716 in the round. For end-stage shows, the floor center and the lower side sections near the stage (101–104 and 112–116) give the best close views. The lower end sections opposite the stage face it head-on.

    Hockey history, and why it matters

    The arena was built for basketball. When the Coyotes played here from 1996 to 2003, some end sections hung over the boards and could not see one net, and seats had to be curtained off. Hockey is no longer a regular tenant, but the episode shows how tight the bowl is around the court, which is exactly what makes it good for basketball.

    Light rail, parking and rideshare downtown

    Valley Metro light rail

    Light rail is the easy way in. As of 2026, the arena lists the 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington stations, plus the Downtown Phoenix Hub platforms on 1st Avenue and Central Avenue, about 0.3 mile away. Check Valley Metro for the current routing before you ride.

    Parking

    The arena recommends prepaying through ParkWhiz, and its parking does not include in-and-out privileges. Valet in the Jefferson Street Garage is limited to select ticket holders. Chase Field is a block away, so a same-night Diamondbacks game means more competition for downtown garages; booking ahead helps.

    Rideshare

    Lyft drop-off points include 1st Street and Jefferson at the arena plaza; pickup is at South 3rd Street and East Jefferson Street by the Phoenix Convention Center.

    Bag policy and doors at Mortgage Matchup Center

    As of the 2025–26 NBA season, Suns event pages say no backpacks are allowed and bags must fit within 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Purses, diaper bags and medical bags within that size get additional screening, and single-compartment drawstring bags are allowed if they fit. Guests with no bag or a clutch under 4 x 6 inches can use the express entry lanes, the fastest way in.

    • Doors: Suns event pages list doors at 120 minutes before tipoff.
    • Concerts: bag and camera rules are set event by event, so read the specific event page.
    • Prohibited: outside food and drink, laptops, selfie sticks, drones, noisemakers and professional cameras, among others.

    Check the arena's visitor information and your event page before you go.

    Capacity changes and arena history

    Basketball capacity has shrunk over the years: 19,023 at opening, 18,422 after the 2002–03 season, 18,055 before 2014–15 and 17,071 today. Other configurations are 16,210 for indoor football and 4,379 for theater shows.

    Construction began on August 1, 1990, under Suns owner Jerry Colangelo, and the arena cost about 89 million dollars. The Suns opened it on November 7, 1992, with a win over the Clippers in Charles Barkley's first regular-season game for the team, and reached the NBA Finals that season. The building hosted Finals games again in 2021, along with NBA All-Star Games in 1995 and 2009, and the 2026 NCAA women's Final Four. A renovation approved in January 2019 was finished during the 2021 Finals run. The full timeline is on the Wikipedia entry.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Mortgage Matchup Center the same as Footprint Center?

    Yes. Footprint Center became PHX Arena in February 2025 and was renamed Mortgage Matchup Center on October 2, 2025. It was also America West Arena, US Airways Center and Talking Stick Resort Arena.

    What is the capacity of Mortgage Matchup Center?

    It seats 17,071 for basketball. Concerts hold 12,565 with an end stage and 17,716 in the round.

    What is the bag policy at Mortgage Matchup Center?

    As of 2025–26, backpacks are not allowed and bags must fit within 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Concert rules can differ, so check the event page before you go.

    Where should I park for a Suns game?

    Prepay through ParkWhiz, which the arena recommends; parking has no in-and-out privileges. Valley Metro light rail stops at 3rd Street and Jefferson and 3rd Street and Washington.

    What are the best seats for a Suns game?

    Center-court sections 102 and 114 in the lower bowl. For value, the first five rows of 203 and 219 in the upper level.

    When do doors open for Suns games?

    Suns event pages for the 2025–26 season list doors 120 minutes before tipoff. Concert times vary by event.

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