Pro sports in Glendale
1 pro team plays in Glendale. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Glendale teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Glendale?
- Glendale has 1 pro team: the Arizona Cardinals (NFL).
- Where do Glendale's teams play?
- State Farm Stadium (Cardinals).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Glendale?
- Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the closest major airport, about 20 miles (32 km) from State Farm Stadium — roughly 29 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Glendale
Desert sun, great Mexican food and hiking straight out of downtown. Make a weekend of it.
💬Beat the heat by hiking Camelback or Piestewa Peak at sunrise, then spend the afternoon on a patio in Old Town Scottsdale. Sonoran hot dogs and green chile are the local eats; the Desert Botanical Garden is magic at golden hour.
🍽 Eat
- Sonoran hot dogs & Mexican food — The regional specialty.
- Old Town Scottsdale — Patios and upscale dining.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Old Town Scottsdale — The nightlife district.
🎨 See & culture
- Heard Museum — Superb Indigenous art of the Southwest.
- Desert Botanical Garden — Best at sunset.
🎯 Things to do
- Old Town Scottsdale — Galleries, patios and shops.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Camelback / Piestewa Peak — Sunrise hikes before it bakes.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Glendale
Vacation rentals across Glendaleon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.