State Farm Stadium is in Glendale, making the adjacent Westgate Entertainment District the most convenient area to stay. Booking a room here puts you within walking distance of the Great Lawn tailgate, pregame bars, and the stadium itself. This strategy bypasses the difficult commute from downtown Phoenix and the need to purchase advance parking.
A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes State Farm Stadium.
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
Estimated trip cost US$625 per person
Party estimate US$1,250 · 2 adults · 1 room
Tickets for party US$1,090 · Hotel for party US$160
2026-10-24 to 2026-10-26 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.
Estimated trip cost US$625 per person
Party estimate US$1,250 · 2 adults · 1 room
Tickets for party US$1,090 · Hotel for party US$160
2026-10-24 to 2026-10-26 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.
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Westgate (Glendale) for proximity, or Downtown Phoenix for broader city experience.
Arcadia offers a picturesque and popular urban setting with a rural feel, less than 15 minutes from downtown Scottsdale and about 10 miles from Downtown Phoenix. It's known for its sense of safety, diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment choices, including upscale boutiques and trendy cocktail bars, making it ideal for balancing work and play.
While not directly on the light rail, Arcadia's central location provides good access to major freeways for easy driving to various sports venues across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Valley Metro bus service is available. On major event days, specific shuttle or light rail connections may be operated.
Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pick-up for State Farm Stadium is located south of the stadium in the Black Lot.
Parking: Pre-purchase parking in advance through SeatGeek (the stadium's official ticketing partner) is recommended. Day-of parking is available in the Black Lot for visitors without pre-sold permits. State Farm Stadium is a cashless venue — credit cards only are accepted in parking areas.
Westgate Entertainment District offers numerous restaurants and bars open late post-game.
A 17,000-square-foot sports, dining, and entertainment venue located at the north end of State Farm Stadium's Great Lawn. It combines elevated American fare with a world-class sports bar and a BetMGM Sportsbook, making it a high-energy destination for sports fans.
What to order: Elevated American fare prepared from scratch, craft beer, and signature cocktails. Brunch is available on weekends.
Founded in 2004, this local favorite in Glendale offers a warm, hometown energy with wall-to-wall TVs, including two massive projection screens, ensuring you won't miss any game. Known for crowd-pleasing food, cold drinks, and reasonable prices.
What to order: Crowd-pleasing food and cold drinks, with daily specials.
