About
Desert Financial Arena is a world-class indoor arena in Tempe, AZ. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
6M+
Events Hosted
379M+
Guests Welcomed
67+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Indoor Arena
- Capacity
- 73,879
- Built
- 1959
- Renovated
- 2008
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
NOV
2
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v East Tennessee State
8:00 PM MST • Basketball
NOV
6
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Northern Colorado
7:00 PM MST • Basketball
NOV
10
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Hofstra
7:00 PM MST • Basketball
NOV
13
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Louisiana at Monroe
7:00 PM MST • Basketball
NOV
18
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Oakland
7:00 PM MST • Basketball
Location & Map
634 E Veterans Way
Tempe, AZGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Desert Financial Arena Official Lot
0.1 mi • $54
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $39
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $24