Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Arena
Talking Stick Resort Arena, formerly known as America West Arena and US Airways Center, is an indoor multi-purpose arena located in Phoenix, Arizona. The arena opened in 1992 and was renovated in 2003. The renovations included a 1500 square metre air conditioned glass atrium for better cooling, inspired by Staples Center in Los Angeles. In 2019, the city council voted in approval for further renovations. The arena was designed by Ellerbe Becket, a former Minnesota-based architectural firm. It is currently named after Talking Stick Resort, a luxury hotel and casino located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The original capacity originally sat at 19,023 but was downsized to 18,422 in 2002 and 18,055 in 2014. The arena is owned by the City of Phoenix and operated by Phoenix Arena Development, L.P.
The arena is home to Phoenix Suns of NBA. It was former home to Arizona Rattlers of AFL, Arizona Sandsharks of CISL, Phoenix Coyotes of NHL, Phoenix Mercury of WNBA and Phoenix RoadRunners of ECHL. Several major league games were held in the arena, including the 2000 WNBA All-Star Game and the 1995 and 2009 NBA All-Star Games. NHL games were also played in the arena, but as the arena was not designed for ice hockey games, modifications had to be made in order for the ice rink to properly sit in the pit. Because of that, three sections at one end of the rink hung over the boards, making it difficult for fans to see one quarter of the field. After the Coyotes' first season, the capacity had to be decreased to 16,210 using retractable seats. Areas where the view was obstructed got a second video board.
Musical acts who performed in the arena include Frank Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, Green Day, System of a Down, Lana Del Rey, Adele and more.
Muse appearances
Arena address
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 Eeast Jefferson Street
Downtown District
Phoenix, AZ 85004