Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Glendale for a perfect sports weekend.
Glendale's State Farm Stadium is one of the most modern venues in the NFL — and one of the best for a multi-sport weekend. The Arizona Cardinals play just 20 miles from Chase Field (Diamondbacks) and 8 miles from Sun Devil Stadium (Arizona State). Throw in the warm Phoenix-area weather and a booming food scene, and you have one of the easiest, most enjoyable sports trip destinations in the country.
Use GamePlan to find weekends where the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Arizona State all play within the same window. It happens — and when it does, you can see three games in three days without ever leaving the Greater Phoenix area.
Opened in 2006 with a retractable roof and one of only two roll-out natural grass fields in the NFL. Located in the Westgate Entertainment District — dozens of bars and restaurants within walking distance of every gate.
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Connected to the Westgate Entertainment District by covered walkway. Walk to the stadium and to dozens of bars and restaurants without a car.
Best for: NFL-focused trips, groupsA spectacular AAA Four Diamond resort. Casino, spa, multiple pools, and some of the best restaurants in the Valley.
Best for: Couples, luxury travelersClean, reliable, well-located. Free breakfast, easy drive to the stadium and Camelback Road dining.
Best for: Budget-conscious fans, familiesMechanical bull, massive patio, full bar, high-energy atmosphere. Gets packed 2 hours before kickoff.
Must order: Loaded nachos, bucket of beer130+ beers on tap, massive space. Reliably good for groups of any size.
Must order: Any of the 130+ craft draftsCajun-style seafood boils that have become an Arizona obsession. King crab with garlic butter.
Must order: King crab, corn, potatoes in garlic butterOne of the finest steakhouses in the Southwest. Live piano, impeccable service, dry-aged beef. Book well in advance.
Order: Prime bone-in ribeye, lobster mac and cheeseA Scottsdale institution since 1945. Massive margaritas, old-school Mexican food, legendary patio.
Order: Combination plate, house margarita on the rocksLocal hidden gem. Upscale steakhouse with strong Arizona ingredients and an excellent wine list.
Order: 40-day dry-aged tomahawk, truffle friesSeptember Arizona heat is real — 95°F+ at kickoff is common. State Farm's retractable roof closes for heat. Stay hydrated.
The Valley of the Sun is spread out. A rental car gives you the flexibility to hit multiple venues in one weekend.
Sedona is 2 hours north, Tucson 2 hours south, the Grand Canyon 4 hours north. Pairs beautifully with a desert road trip.
Cardinals tickets are generally available — fair prices except Thanksgiving and rivalry games.
September–October gives you MLB Diamondbacks + NFL Cardinals + NCAAF Arizona State in the same metro area.
February/March: Cactus League baseball at Camelback Ranch and Salt River Fields is a perfect add-on.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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