State Farm Stadium

State Farm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and the home field of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. It opened in 2006 and is known for its retractable roof and a natural grass playing surface that can be moved outside the building.

The stadium seats roughly 63,400 spectators for most events and is used for NFL games, college football bowl games and major concerts. It hosted Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 and is equipped for large-scale, broadcast-quality events.

Construction completed in the mid-2000s and the venue replaced the Cardinals’ previous stadium as their primary home. Its design emphasizes flexibility for different event types through the moving field and roof systems.

Located in Glendale within the Phoenix metropolitan area, the stadium sits about 13 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and is adjacent to commercial and entertainment developments that support event crowds.

• Capacity: Seats roughly 63,400 for regular events, with additional capacity arrangements available for major games or special events.
• Field and roof: Features a movable natural grass pitch and a retractable roof, making it one of the few NFL venues with both systems.

What to See #

• Retractable roof: A fully retractable roof that can be closed for weather and opened for outdoor conditions, enabling year-round events under different climates.
• Movable grass field: A natural grass playing surface mounted on a movable tray that can slide outside the stadium for sunlight and maintenance before being returned for events.
• Main bowl and suites: Seating bowl with general seating for spectators plus premium suites and club areas; the stadium opened in 2006 and is configured primarily for American football but used for concerts and other large events.