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Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix · Home of 🏀 Phoenix Suns & 🏀 Phoenix Mercury

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix is home to the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA).
What is the closest airport to Mortgage Matchup Center?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the closest major airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Mortgage Matchup Center — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. Downtown Phoenix metered street parking is free overnight (10pm-8am) but enforced the rest of the day, every day including weekends — so it isn't a realistic free option…
How much is a beer at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. A regular hot dog is about $2.00 USD. Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Mortgage Matchup Center without a car?
Valley Metro Light Rail: 3rd St. or Washington St. stations are both under a 10-minute walk from the arena gates.
Where are the best seats at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Lower bowl (100s) for the Suns crowd; upper 200s cheap. Downtown Phoenix — sit lower. Renovated arena.
What is the bag policy at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Purses, medical bags and diaper bags up to 14×14×6 in.; no standard backpacks. Not confirmed on current official pages; older info said no outside food or drinks. Older info allowed one sealed plastic water bottle at Suns and Mercury games (not re-checked).
Is Mortgage Matchup Center wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair seats are at all price points, first-come—buy by calling the ticket office at 602-379-7800; Row 20 (100 level) and Row 2 (200 level) avoid stairs. Event drop-off is on 3rd St. just south of Jefferson; accessible parking details aren't on current pages, and light rail fare is included with your ticket. Request wheelchair escorts at any entrance or Guest Services (north pavilion), or text 602-379-7668 from 30 minutes before doors.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Mortgage Matchup Center

Nearest major airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) — about 5 mi / 10 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) for the Suns crowd; upper 200s cheap. Downtown Phoenix — sit lower. Renovated arena.

Parking

Downtown garages/lots around the arena; walkable. Valley Metro light rail is at the door. ($15–30 USD)

Getting there

Valley Metro light rail to the 3rd St/Washington or Jefferson stops, right by the arena; or downtown garages.

Bar scene

Downtown Phoenix around the arena (and the adjacent ballpark) has bars/restaurants; Roosevelt Row is a short ride for more. Walkable core.

Pre-game bars

  • Downtown Phoenix pubs — Around the arena and CityScape.
  • Roosevelt Row — Arts/bar district, short ride.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2026-27Not confirmed
  • Hot dog$2.00
  • 💸 Deal: Hot dog (value menu, all grab-n-go stands, was $9)
  • Sonoran dog$9
  • Nachos$14

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Light rail to the arena
  • Hydrate — desert heat

♿ Accessibility at Mortgage Matchup Center

Wheelchair seats are at all price points, first-come—buy by calling the ticket office at 602-379-7800; Row 20 (100 level) and Row 2 (200 level) avoid stairs. Event drop-off is on 3rd St. just south of Jefferson; accessible parking details aren't on current pages, and light rail fare is included with your ticket. Request wheelchair escorts at any entrance or Guest Services (north pavilion), or text 602-379-7668 from 30 minutes before doors.

Sensory-friendly
KultureCity certified: sensory room in the Guest Services Office just inside the north entrance, with sensory bags (ear protection, fidgets, lap pads, strobe glasses).
Hearing
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services. Captions at all Suns and Mercury games on the corner ribbon boards, in the team app or at nba.com/suns/cc, plus tablets at Guest Services. Audio description and OneCourt devices on request.
ASL interpreters
Submit the request form at least two weeks ahead.
Service animals
Trained service dogs (sometimes miniature horses); no emotional support animals. No relief area listed.
📞 602-379-7800Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
Purses, medical bags and diaper bags up to 14×14×6 in.; no standard backpacks.
Bag check
No bag check.
Outside food
Not confirmed on current official pages; older info said no outside food or drinks.
Water bottles
Older info allowed one sealed plastic water bottle at Suns and Mercury games (not re-checked).

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Professional cameras
  • No flash or long recording at sporting events

⚠️ Check before you go: Food and water rules couldn't be re-checked this season (the venue FAQ is offline). Assume no outside food and confirm the water rule before you go.

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Mortgage Matchup Center as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) (PHX). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

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