Getting to State Farm Stadium

1 Cardinals DriveGlendale 85305United States
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About State Farm Stadium

Browse State Farm Stadium events, from Arizona Cardinals football to stadium concerts, and compare tickets from multiple sellers. The seller you choose completes the purchase.

A desert stadium built to change shape

Completed in August 2006 and originally called University of Phoenix Stadium, State Farm Stadium was designed by New York architect Peter Eisenman with HOK Sports and Hunt Construction Group. It was the first venue in North America to combine a retractable roof with a retractable field. The Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority owns it, and ASM Global operates it.

The exterior design references a snake coiled around a barrel cactus. A skin of 10,000 metal panels catches the shifting desert light, while 21 vertical glass slots give people inside views of the desert horizon.

The rolling grass field

The playing surface is a single tray of Tifway 419 grass, 234 feet wide and 403 feet long. It travels on 13 parallel rails and takes roughly 70 minutes to move in or out. On football days it sits inside the bowl; the rest of the time it stays outdoors to receive sunlight and water.

With the tray outside, the building opens up a 164,000 square-foot event floor. That flexibility is why concerts, motorsports, trade shows and international soccer share the stadium with natural-grass football.

Roof and climate

Two retractable panels of translucent Bird-Air fabric run on steel rails, supported by a Burnell truss roof superstructure. Because the roof operates at an incline, designers rated controlling it among their hardest problems and solved it with a 480-horsepower system of cable drums. The panels generally stay closed in the hot summer months for air conditioning and open in cooler months to let in the Valley's sunshine.

Seating and premium areas

Fixed seating expands for mega-events, and customisable seating arrangements let the stadium shift between formats as different as NFL football and the NCAA Men's Final Four. Premium choices include lofts and club seats, and the design incorporates suites and concourse spaces.

State Farm Stadium events and history

The Arizona Cardinals play their NFL home games here, and the annual Fiesta Bowl was first held at the stadium on 1 January 2007. Historical highlights include:

  • Super Bowls in 2008, 2015 and 2023
  • NCAA Men's Final Fours in 2017 and 2024
  • the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship and the 2016 Copa América Centenario
  • the Rolling Stones in November 2006, the first major concert
  • Garth Brooks in 2019, the highest-attended show

Early recognition included Best NFL Facility honours in 2006 and 2007 from Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily, and Best New Venue of the 2000s from SportsIllustrated.com.

Getting there

The stadium is in Glendale, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Check the official stadium website for current access and travel information before your visit.

Tickets currently start from £20.60. The average starting price across listed events is £81.

Frequently asked questions about State Farm Stadium Glendale tickets

What's on at State Farm Stadium Glendale?

State Farm Stadium Glendale has 10 upcoming events on TixChoice, including Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 15 Nov 2026, Ye Glendale on 21 Nov 2026, Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 29 Nov 2026, New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 20 Dec 2026, Fiesta Bowl - CFP Quarterfinal on 30 Dec 2026 and Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 3 Jan 2027, and 4 more.

Where is State Farm Stadium Glendale?

State Farm Stadium Glendale is at 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale 85305, United States.

How do I buy tickets for events at State Farm Stadium Glendale?

TixChoice compares tickets for events at State Farm Stadium Glendale from trusted ticket sellers in one place, so you can see every option side by side:

  1. Choose the event from the list of upcoming events above.
  2. Pick how many tickets you need, then compare the listings by price, seats and seller.
  3. Check whether the seats are together and, with the fees switch on, the total price including booking fees.
  4. Go through to the seller you choose and complete your purchase on their site.

For Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 15 Nov 2026, we compare listings from several sellers, starting from £33.

How much are tickets for events at State Farm Stadium Glendale?

Prices depend on the event, the date and where you sit.

Tickets currently start from £20, for New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (Date TBD) on 20 Dec 2026.

Is it safe to buy State Farm Stadium Glendale tickets through TixChoice?

TixChoice compares listings from ticket sellers and does not sell tickets itself. You buy from the seller you choose, and each seller sets its own guarantee, refund and delivery terms, so check these before you buy.

Do ticket prices for events at State Farm Stadium Glendale include fees?

Sellers add booking fees at checkout. Turn on the fees switch on the event page to see each listing's price including fees, so you compare the real total.