![]() So you’re likely to see the company’s name on cups of overpriced beer when it resumes holding concerts in the fall. It’s been known as PHX Arena and then Phoenix Suns Arena while the team awaited a new licensing deal.Īccording to Suns owner Robert Sarver, Footprint, which manufactures plant-based packaging in hopes of eliminating single-use plastics, will use the arena as a testbed for its sustainability products and concepts. Since then, it has also been called US Airways Center. ![]() It opened as the America West Arena in 1992. Originally called America West Arena (in honor of the then-operating airline), it became US Airways Center in 2005 and then Talking Stick Resort Arena from 2014 until last year. Phoenix Suns Arena, US Airway center Stock Photo An aerial view of Phoenix Suns Arena, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in View of Phoenix Suns Arena during the NBA. Sky Harbor International Airport put Phoenix Suns fans on alert with a tweet that made it clear there 'will NOT be any opportunities at the Airport for fans. Phoenix Suns arena wasnt always called the Footprint Center. It’s the fifth moniker for the venue located at Second and Jefferson streets, which opened in 1992 and hosts home games for the Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers as well as numerous blockbuster touring concerts each year (including gigs by Tool, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, and Elton John). The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Įxpect to see the new name plastered on the basketball court and hear it mentioned by announcers more than a few times on Saturday night when the Suns battle the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The new moniker for the 18,422-seat venue in downtown Phoenix was announced by the Suns after the team signed a naming rights deal with Gilbert-based sustainability/material science company Footprint. It will henceforth be known as Footprint Center. Heads up, sports fans and concertgoers: Phoenix Suns Arena got its latest name change on Friday. ![]()
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