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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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.
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Rideshare. Black Lot, south of the stadium (Rideshare / Family & Friends drop-off and pickup)
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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.
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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

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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 an Arizona Cardinals game?

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