Gameday Guide

State Farm Stadium

Glendale, Arizona · Arizona Cardinals

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
2h before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12x6x12 in (incl. clear backpacks and fanny packs) or a small non-clear bag up to 4.5x6.5 in; diaper bags prohibited (diapers/wipes must be in a clear bag); no coolers; medically necessary items allowed after inspection; bag check on East and West sides No outside food or drink.
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Teams that play here

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Plan your visit

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Cardinals gameday parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff; carparks close 1 hour after the event

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Getting in

Gates. For NFL games, stadium gates open two hours before kickoff.
Rideshare. Black Lot, south of the stadium (Rideshare / Family & Friends drop-off and pickup)
Tailgating. One parking stall per vehicle; tailgate directly behind your vehicle; no blocking walkways or adjacent stalls; above-ground tent weights only (no ground stakes); no saving spaces (arrive together); reserved for game-day ticket members in Sportsman's Park; post-game tailgating prohibited. Permitted in carparks upon opening; carparks close 1 hour after the event. RV/oversized vehicles on event days only in Lot F (opens 4 hrs 30 min before kickoff); one space and one vehicle per valid Lot F oversized pass; max space length 45 ft; no overnight parking.
Accessibility. ADA parking in all Sportsman's Park lots (valid state hangtag/plate required); courtesy ADA cart service from ADA lots to entry gates (2 hrs pre-event to 1 hr post); complimentary wheelchair escorts; accessible seating on all levels via elevators; 50 ADA restrooms; sensory room near Sec 104; open and smartphone captioning; wheelchairs/scooters enter at Gate 2
Entry. Strict no re-entry: once a scanned ticket exits the premises, re-entry is not permitted

Parking lots

Blue Lot. General/event-day parking; access via Glendale Ave or Cardinals Way from Loop 101, and 91st/99th Aves
Red Lot. Preferred parking; enter only at Maryland Ave and 95th Ave
Black Lot. Day-of single-game parking (no pre-sold permit); rideshare/family drop-off; south of stadium
Gray Lot.
Yellow Lot.
Green Lot. Youth Sports Fields
Orange Lot.

Food worth the line

Full concessions (cashless venue): beer, wine, and cocktails plus local vendors including Someburros, Barrio Queen, Spinato's Pizzeria, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, and Honey Bear's BBQ

In the neighborhood

In the Glendale Sports & Entertainment District off Loop 101; adjacent Westgate Entertainment District (hotels/dining); ~30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Tickets & gear

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12x6x12 in (incl. clear backpacks and fanny packs) or a small non-clear bag up to 4.5x6.5 in; diaper bags prohibited (diapers/wipes must be in a clear bag); no coolers; medically necessary items allowed after inspection; bag check on East and West sides

Does State Farm Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. State Farm Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Can you bring outside food into State Farm Stadium?

No outside food except for children under 2; one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500 mL (16.9 oz) plain water bottle allowed per guest (no soda, sports drinks, or flavored water); formula/milk permitted for small children

When do gates open at State Farm Stadium?

For NFL games, stadium gates open two hours before kickoff.

Where do you park for a Arizona Cardinals game?

State Farm Stadium has on-site lots including Blue Lot, Red Lot, Black Lot, Gray Lot, Yellow Lot, Green Lot, Orange Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.