Suit up with the Valley’s surfeit of exciting pro and college sports squads.
Phoenix Suns
October-April
Expect an up-tempo style of basketball as the team’s talented cadre of hoopsters – and reigning Western Conference champs – battle it out in the NBA’s Pacific Division. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-SUNS, suns.com
Arizona Cardinals
September 19-January 9
See Arizona’s pigskin pros try to replicate their winning ways in their state-of-the-art stadium. Year-round tours (pandemic-permitting) provide a bird’s-eye view of the retractable roof, press box, visiting team locker room, an exclusive private loft and more. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com
ASU Sun Devils
September-April
Cheer on the Arizona State University Sun Devils in “Fear the Fork” style as the student athletes compete in everything from football, basketball and baseball to ice hockey, water polo and gymnastics. ASU campus, Tempe, 480-965-3482, thesundevils.com
Arizona Diamondbacks
April 7, 2022-September 25, 2022
The Valley’s big league baseball franchise goes toe-to-toe with the best of the National League. Year-round tours (pandemic-permitting) allow fans to go behind the scenes at the air-conditioned facility, which has become a landmark with its retractable roof and signature swimming pool – a perfect home-run target located 415 feet from home plate. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Coyotes
October 18-April 29
Watch the Valley’s NHL franchise take the ice. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 480-563-PUCK, nhl.com/coyotes
Turf Paradise
November 5-May 7
Thoroughbred horse racing is the attraction at this venue, with betting available for spectators who want to try and beat the odds. Races can be enjoyed by actively cheering trackside or in the grandstands. 1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, 602-942-1101, turfparadise.com
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
December 28
Founded as the Copper Bowl in 1989, the college game has had many names before landing on its newest title. Its venue also has a varied history that includes stints at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe and Chase Field in Phoenix. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. for the Big Ten vs. Big 12 matchup. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 480-350-0911, fiestabowl.org
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
January 1
Two of the nation’s highest-ranked college football teams compete in this annual bowl game. 11 a.m. kickoff. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 480-350-0911, fiestabowl.org
Phoenix Rising FC
April-October
Arizona’s highest-level professional soccer franchise takes the field as a member of the United Soccer League Championship. Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, 19593 S. 48th St., Chandler, 623-594-9606, phxrisingfc.com
Arizona Rattlers
May-August
The six-time world champs return to the field eager to continue their dynasty in the Indoor Football League. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8274, azrattlers.com
Phoenix Mercury
May-September
Arizona’s three-time WNBA champs take on their roundball rivals in fierce hardcourt action. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-252-WNBA, phoenixmercury.com
