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Visiting Desert Financial Arena: what to know before you go

600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States

Desert Financial Arena is a arena in Tempe, open since 1974, with room for about 10,754 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Tuesday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 19 dates.

2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Metro / subway and Bus stop); the nearest is METRO University Dr/Rural, 180 m away.

Desert Financial Arena

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
10,754
Opened
1974
Address
600 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Upcoming events
46
Busiest days
Saturday, Tuesday

Desert Financial Arena, month by month

  • November 202619 dates, including Arizona State Sun Devils Womens Volleyball vs. Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball, Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Jackson State and Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Northern Arizona
  • December 20267 dates, including Sun Devil Women's Basketball v University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Utah and Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Mercer
  • January 202710 dates, including Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Iowa State, Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Texas Tech and Sun Devil Women's Basketball v TCU
  • February 20279 dates, including Sun Devil Women's Basketball v West Virginia, Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Cincinnati and Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Baylor
  • March 20271 date, including Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Baylor

Coming evenings with more than one show: Monday, November 2, Tuesday, December 8, Monday, December 21 and Saturday, January 30.

Arriving by public transport

  • METRO University Dr/RuralMetro / subway180 m
    2 min walk
  • Bus Stop - 72 N - Rural Road & UniversityBus stop360 m
    4 min walk

Arriving by car

3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 330 m from the venue.

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Desert Financial Arena: practical questions

How many people fit in Desert Financial Arena?

Desert Financial Arena has a capacity of about 10,754; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Desert Financial Arena open?

Desert Financial Arena opened in 1974.

What is the nearest stop to Desert Financial Arena?

METRO University Dr/Rural (Metro / subway), 180 m away – about 2 min on foot.

Can I park near Desert Financial Arena?

Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 330 m away.

Which month has the most events at Desert Financial Arena?

November 2026, with 19 dates, including Arizona State Sun Devils Womens Volleyball vs. Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball and Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Jackson State.

Which other venues are close to Desert Financial Arena?

Tempe Improv (420 m), Mullett Arena (560 m), ASU Gammage (890 m) and Mountain America Stadium (800 m).

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