Mortgage Matchup Center Seating Chart
Mortgage Matchup Center is home to the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, at 201 E. Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix. It opened in 1992 as America West Arena and has had several names since: it was Footprint Center from 2021 until early 2025, then PHX Arena, and took its current name on October 2, 2025.
Quick answer
Mortgage Matchup Center holds 18,000, the figure on the arena's own private-events page; Ticketmaster describes it as over 17,000. It was Footprint Center from 2021 until early 2025 and took its current name on October 2, 2025.
- It opened in 1992 as America West Arena and is home to the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.
- Earlier names include US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena and PHX Arena.
- A $230 million modernization project began in 2020.
- Light-rail fare is included in your event ticket.
Sections at Mortgage Matchup Center
Mortgage Matchup Center names its premium areas, and those are the 5 below. Regular seats fill the bowl around them, so check the event's seating chart for your exact section.
- Floor-level clubs — Club Gila River on the east side, and a two-story club in the teams' former practice court, steps from the courtside seats
- Bell Bank Suite Level — home of the Terrace Boxes, with outdoor space and all-inclusive food and drinks
- Suites — the most premium hold up to 22 guests; The Lofts hold 8 to 12
- The Enclave Suites — semi-private 4- and 6-seat setups
- M Club by BMW — just 54 seats, with VIP parking in the attached garage
Best seats at Mortgage Matchup Center
The arena's own guides describe what each premium area adds rather than naming one best seat. For basketball, the two-story club in the teams' former practice court sits steps from the courtside seats, and Club Gila River is on the east side at floor level. Suites with sideline views hold up to 22 guests, and the Terrace Boxes on the Bell Bank Suite Level let you step outside. The M Club by BMW has only 54 seats.
Tips before you go
Your event ticket covers light-rail fare to any game or event here; bus fare is not included. Drop-off and pickup are on 3rd Street just south of Jefferson at the green curb. The arena has more than 700 on-site parking spaces, nearby garages usually open about 30 minutes before doors, and parking has no in-and-out. Bags must be 14 by 14 by 6 inches or smaller, and guests with no bag or a clutch under 4 by 6 inches can use the faster Evolv entry lanes.
How to read the Mortgage Matchup Center seating chart
Premium areas are spread through the arena. Club Gila River is on the east side at floor level, a two-story club built in the teams' former practice court sits steps from the courtside seats, and the Terrace Boxes are up on the Bell Bank Suite Level.
Suites come in several sizes: the most premium hold up to 22 guests with sideline views, The Lofts hold 8 to 12, and The Enclave Suites offer semi-private 4- and 6-seat setups.
The building has been reworked more than once. A glass atrium was added in 2003, a $230 million modernization began in 2020, and the main entry is now a glass-framed lobby called the Pavilion, with an 8,500-square-foot LED video wall.
Building a seating chart for an event at Mortgage Matchup Center
Mortgage Matchup Center rents its spaces for private events. The bowl and floor can host concerts, conventions, awards shows, receptions or seated dinners, the Pavilion lobby has an 8,500-square-foot LED wall, and the east plaza suits outdoor cocktail parties from September to May. For a seated dinner or reception in any of them, the maker below lets you lay out round tables and a head table, assign every guest, and export a PDF for the event team.
Hosting a private event at Mortgage Matchup Center?
Plan the room for your Mortgage Matchup Center event before anyone sets a table: dinner rounds, program rows, and head tables, arranged your way. Layouts run to 500 seats and export as a print-ready PDF for the Phoenix event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Mortgage Matchup Center?
- Mortgage Matchup Center holds 18,000, the figure on the arena's own private-events page; Ticketmaster describes it as over 17,000. It was Footprint Center from 2021 until early 2025 and took its current name on October 2, 2025.
- What are the best seats at Mortgage Matchup Center?
- The arena's own guides describe what each premium area adds rather than naming one best seat. For basketball, the two-story club in the teams' former practice court sits steps from the courtside seats, and Club Gila River is on the east side at floor level. Suites with sideline views hold up to 22 guests, and the Terrace Boxes on the Bell Bank Suite Level let you step outside. The M Club by BMW has only 54 seats.
- What sections does Mortgage Matchup Center have?
- Main sections include: Floor-level clubs — Club Gila River on the east side, and a two-story club in the teams' former practice court, steps from the courtside seats; Bell Bank Suite Level — home of the Terrace Boxes, with outdoor space and all-inclusive food and drinks; Suites — the most premium hold up to 22 guests; The Lofts hold 8 to 12. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Mortgage Matchup Center located?
- Mortgage Matchup Center is at 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson in downtown Phoenix. Light-rail fare is included in your event ticket, and bus stops and light-rail stations are on accessible routes to the arena. Drop-off is on 3rd Street just south of Jefferson.
- How do I plan a private event at Mortgage Matchup Center?
- Fill out the private-events form on the arena's website; it offers the bowl and floor, the Pavilion lobby and the east plaza. Then plan the tables in the maker on this page and export a PDF for the event staff.