State Farm Stadium

State Farm Stadium sits in the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and 20 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport.

• Driving
  • From the North
    Take Loop 101 South (Agua Fria Freeway). Take Exit 7 for Glendale Avenue or Exit 6B for Maryland Avenue. Turn left (east) onto Glendale Avenue or Maryland Avenue to access the northern and western parking lots.
  • From the South
    Take I-10 West through Phoenix to Loop 101 North. Take Exit 5 for Cardinals Way (Bethany Home Road) or Exit 6A for Maryland Avenue. Turn right (east) directly into the southern and eastern parking complexes
  • From the East
    Take I-10 West toward Los Angeles. Keep left at the major interchange to merge onto Loop 101 North via Exit 133B. Exit at Cardinals Way or Maryland Avenue and head right (east) straight into the stadium complex.
  • From the West
    Take I-10 East toward Phoenix. Take Exit 133B to merge onto Loop 101 North. Exit at Cardinals Way or Maryland Avenue and turn right (east) directly into the venue grounds.
• Parking
  The Red and Grey Lots north and east of the stadium are Preferred Parking reserved for premium and season ticket holders. The Orange Lots west of the stadium and Purple Garage to the north can only be purchases on a season long basis. For general, single game parking the Green and Yellow Lots to the east and Blue Lots to the north are the best options while the Pink Lot to the northeast is farther away but offers the quickest post game exit. Pre-purchasing parking is required for these lots. The Black Lot south of the stadium is the only option for day of parking without a pre-purchases pass.
• Tailgating
  The Flight Deck on the southeast plaza and Great Lawn to the west act as official pregame party areas next to the stadium while the Heritage building features a beer garden and hospitality area next to the Great Lawn. Traditional parking lot tailgating is also allowed in the lots around the stadium. For supplies, Fry's has groceries, and Safeway is an option for a southern approach. Walmart Supercenter covers general supplies and snacks. Ov Market Beer & Wine offers craft beer and wine selections.
• Public Transit
  Valley Metro Rail does not extend to Glendale or State Farm Stadium. On select game days, express shuttle buses operate from park-and-ride locations throughout the Valley, though availability varies. The stadium area is not served by regular bus routes, making car or rideshare the primary options.
• Rideshare
  The designated rideshare zone is south of the stadium in the Black Lot.

The Westgate Entertainment District, directly adjacent to the stadium, is the hub of all pregame activity. This outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex features restaurants, bars, and a central plaza with a stage for live entertainment on game days.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium
  Located at the stadium, this sportsbook offers betting windows, self-service kiosks, and screens throughout. Open on game days and select events, it's become a pregame destination for fans looking to place bets before heading to their seats.
• Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar - Arizona
  A sports bar within BetMGM sportsbook on the north side of the Great Lawn. Featuring a large beer selection, creative cocktails, and elevated bar food with multiple levels and a large patio it is one of the top pregame destinations.
• The LOLA COCKTAIL LAB & EATERY
  A cocktail focused restaurant in the Westgate area offering creative, handcrafted cocktails and elevated American cuisine. More of a sit down experience than a sports bar, but the quality cocktails make it worth a pregame stop.
• Thirsty Lion
  A gastropub in the Westgate Entertainment District with craft beer, wine, cocktails, and a full food menu featuring flatbreads, burgers, and shareable plates. A solid all around option for groups with diverse tastes.
• Carousel Watch Bar
  A sports focused bar near the stadium area offering multiple screens, craft beers, and a gameday crowd. A more casual, local leaning option compared to the Westgate chains.
• State 48 Funk House Brewery
  An Arizona craft brewery offering a rotating selection of house brewed beers in a relaxed taproom setting. A good pregame option for craft beer enthusiasts.
• Filiberto’s Mexican food
  The quintessential with burritos, carne asada fries, and rolled tacos.
• Rays Bar Soleil Restaurant
  A full service restaurant near the stadium area offering cocktails, American cuisine, and a relaxed dining atmosphere.
• Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley
  A full casino with table games, slots, restaurants, and bars.

• The Pat Tillman Statue
  Located just outside Gate 2, 8-foot bronze sculpture captures Tillman charging onto the gridiron with his iconic hair flowing behind him. Set adjacent to a quiet reflection pond, it honors the former safety who left the NFL to join the U.S. Army after 9/11 and was killed in Afghanistan in 2004.
• Cardinals Ring of Honor
  The names of the 19 members of the team's Ring of Honor are displayed around the upper facade including players, coaches and owners dating back to their time in Chicago and St. Louis.
• Banners
  The team displays banners commemorating their 2008 NFC Championship as well as Division titles in the rafter above the endzone.
• Cardinals Hall of Famers Gallery
  Positioned inside the stadium near Gate 2, this concourse installation features a wall display honoring the team's NFL Hall of Famers
• The Retractable Field
  The stadium's most famous feature. The 18.9-million-pound natural grass playing surface rolls outside on 546 steel wheels along 13 rail tracks, allowing the grass to grow in the Arizona sun while the climate-controlled interior stays ready for events. The field takes about 75 minutes to roll in or out. No other NFL stadium has this technology.
• The Retractable Roof
  The 535,000-square-foot roof opens or closes in about 12 minutes. For most regular season games (September through December), the roof stays closed with air conditioning maintaining a comfortable 72°F. The roof opens for select late season games when temperatures permit.

• The Red Zone Bridge
  A standing room social area above the south endzone on the main concourse area
• The Fifth Quarter Deck
  Positioned right at the top of the stadium structure, the Fifth Quarter Deck functions as a high altitude social hub. It looks over the entire seating bowl and stadium floor from above and is a heavily trafficked destination for fans holding upper deck tickets who want a wide open plaza atmosphere to grab drinks with a group.
• Gila River Club Level (200-Level)
  Features wider, padded seats, significantly less crowded concourses, and upscale food and beverage lounges.
• The Casitas
  Ten custom, two story luxury cottages built right on the field level in the south endzone. These 20 person suites feature private seating on the turf directly touching the end zone, private rooftop patios, and all-inclusive chef menus. Tickets grant access to the Casita Garden Club, an exclusive lounge offering direct views of the Cardinals players' tunnel.
• Casita Garden
  Positioned at Field Level in the south endzone corners, these suites include 12 tickets and offer field level viewing along with access to the Casita Garden Club and an all-inclusive food and beverage menu.
• Morgan Athletic Club
  An upscale, vintage themed private club catering in the north end of the stadium with 1920s supper club vibes and a name that honors the team's original moniker.
• Tunnel Suites
  These are the mirror to the Casita Garden suites, just on the north endzone instead of the south and provide access to the Morgan Athletic Club
• West Field Suites
  Located right along the field perimeter on the west side, these include access to the Morgan Athletic Club
• Casa Roja at the Fifty
  An ultra-exclusive underground oasis designed in partnership with hospitality visionary Sam Fox. Tucked beneath the east side at the 50-yard line, this sophisticated lounge is restricted to just 500 premium seat holders positioned between the visitors' 40-yard lines.
• Standing Room & Party Areas
  The stadium features multiple standing-room areas and group party decks in the end zones, popular for corporate events and large groups.
• Studio Suites
  The newest intimate retreat option located directly on the Club Level. Built for smaller groups of 8 to 12 guests, they include a private space with a built in food and beverage package
• Loft Suites
  Positioned across the Loft and Club levels, these traditional luxury suites accommodate flexible group sizes from 12 to 36 guests. They feature private seating, in-suite restrooms, a dedicated suite attendant, and access to the Gila River Club.
• Party Loft
  A shared premium suite layout located on the Loft Level designed for larger corporate or social gatherings, accommodating anywhere from 2 to 100 tickets with all-inclusive food and beverages included.
• Party Porches
  Large group entertainment spaces that include with customizable catering packages available for purchase.
• Loge Boxes
  Semi-private, upscale boxes that include offering an expanded catering menu for a more relaxed premium experience.

Specialty Food

• Someburros
  (Sections 102, 121, 413, and 442) This local favorite specializes in authentic Southwestern comfort food. Fans can grab their signature Sonoran Beef Nachos, loaded with green chile beef, refried beans, and jalapeño cream cheese, or choose from a variety of specialty burritos.
• The Chicago Dawg House
  (Section 135) This stand brings a genuine taste of the Midwest to the desert. It serves up authentic Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dogs topped with neon relish and celery salt, alongside classic pizza puffs.
• Chef Peter's Bistro
  (Section 115) This stand is the go to destination for fans looking for lighter, fresh Mediterranean options. The menu features traditional gyros, loaded hummus plates, curated charcuterie boards, and roasted veggie salads.
• Pork on a Fork
  (Section 127) This local barbecue staple delivers deep, smoky competition-style flavors. Their most popular game-day items include loaded BBQ nachos, tender pulled pork sandwiches, and slow-smoked brisket.
• Spinato's Pizzeria
  (Sections 113, 132, 416, and 440) This iconic Arizona chain easily satisfies stadium Italian cravings. It serves up their signature local pizza slices alongside hearty, juice dipped Italian beef sandwiches.
• Honey Bear's BBQ
  (Sections 113 and 416) This legendary valley establishment brings traditional, comfort style Tennessee barbecue to football fans. The simple but effective menu focuses on classic pulled pork and premium smoked BBQ sandwiches.
• Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
  (Sections 109 and 444) This popular local burger joint concept translates perfectly to a high energy stadium environment. The kitchen focuses strictly on the essentials, flipping freshly grilled stadium cheeseburgers and frying up crispy chicken tenders.
• Humble Bistro
  (Section 213) This spot offers elevated neighborhood bistro classics right on the concourse. Fans can enjoy premium paninis, Cajun Chicken Caesar salads, or hearty meatball heroes served on fresh sourdough forno bread.
• Tarbell's Cha Cha Mouche
  (Section 233) This premium destination elevates gameday dining with sophisticated options. The upscale menu features high end Maine lobster roll sliders and truffled Parmesan popcorn, paired with custom team wines like Cardinals Cellar and Cardinals Reserve.

Drinks

• Craft Beer
  Anheuser owned Four Peaks brewing is the main craft option found throughout the stadium while bigger national brands including Firestone Walker and Sierra Nevada are also present. 1st Round Draft, Flight Deck Bar, and Grab N Go stations being the primary destinations.
• Cocktails
  Cocktail bars are widely distributed around the stadium with Margarita Portables, The Jameson Bar (Section 112), endzone bars, and the Fifth Quarter Deck Screwball Bar being primary options.