State Farm Stadium, NFL stadium in Glendale, United States
State Farm Stadium is a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, known for its movable grass field and retractable roof. The grass rolls outside on tracks when it needs sunlight or care, while the roof keeps the interior cool on hot days.
Construction began on April 12, 2003, and the venue opened on August 1, 2006, as Cardinals Stadium, replacing Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe as the Cardinals' home. The University of Phoenix bought the naming rights that September under a 20-year agreement, and State Farm took over the name in September 2018 on an 18-year deal. The project cost $455 million, funded mainly by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and the Cardinals.
The stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals and draws large crowds on game days, when fans dressed in red and white fill the stands. Outside of football season, it hosts concerts and soccer games, making it a central point for sports and entertainment in the area.
The venue holds around 63,400 seats, which can expand for larger events, along with luxury boxes and ample onsite parking. Visitors should arrive early, as the entrances fill quickly before events and the walk from the parking area to the stadium can take some time.
The grass rolls outside on a platform weighing about 12 million pounds (around 5,400 metric tons) and passing through an opening roughly 140 feet (43 meters) wide. This design allows the playing surface to spend most of its time outdoors, even though the events happen inside.
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