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Footprint Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Phoenix with seating for over 19,000 people on several tiers. The seats are arranged so that everyone has a clear view of the court or stage.
This arena opened in 1992 under the name America West Arena and served from the start as home to professional sports teams. The building has changed names several times over the years, receiving its current title in 2021.
The arena is nicknamed "The Purple Palace" for the Suns' colours, and during the Arizona Rattlers' season it is called "The Snake Pit". The Mercury have hosted WNBA Finals games here in 1998, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2021 and 2025, and the building hosted the 1995 and 2009 NBA All-Star Games.
The entry gates typically open about an hour before an event starts, and clear bags help speed up security checks. Several parking garages and public transit options are nearby, making it easy to plan your arrival.
The arena's name has changed repeatedly: America West Arena in 1992, then US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Suns Arena, Footprint Center and PHX Arena. The sources also record the nicknames "The Purple Palace" and, during the Rattlers' season, "The Snake Pit".
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