Q: What do you call it when a rattlesnake can't make the rattle noises anymore?…read moreA: Reptile-dysfunction The Arizona Rattlers are a professional indoor American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area that competes in the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team in the Arena Football League (AFL) and were the third oldest active franchise in the AFL until their departure in 2016. The Arizona Rattlers have won seven championships in franchise history across two different leagues. Arena football (like AF1 or the IFL) has drastically different rules than the NFL. The most significant differences are an 8-man roster instead of 11, a 50-yard field with padded walls, and strict bans on traditional punting. I went to my first Arizona Rattlers game on Saturday, July 11th, against the Tucson Sugar Skulls. It was my first time watching arena football and I gotta say, I'm a fan. It's easy and fun to follow and the crowd is energetic. And their mascot? Stryker. 'nough said.

I didn't get to see enough action of the snake. Thought it would be a more interactive mascot :/…read moredisappointed in that and the lack of tee shirt throwing reach but the game atmosphere was 10/10

I know the Northern Arizona Suns best from their time as the Bakersfield Jam. In 2016, the Phoenix…read moreSuns purchased the Jam, relocated the team to Prescott Valley (about 1.5 to 2 hours north of Phoenix), and renamed them the Northern Arizona Suns. They're now the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns. I'm familiar with the minor league Suns/Jam because of the former Georgia Tech players to play for the franchise (Tech is my favorite college basketball team and I've been a season ticket holder since 2005). They include Brandon Alston, Alade Aminu, De'Andre Bell, and Isma'il Muhammad. College basketball fans may remember Muhammad for his amazing athletic ability and highlight-reel dunks en route to Georgia Tech's appearance in the 2004 national championship game against Ben Gordon, Emeka Okafor, Charlie Villanueva, and UConn. I'm not sure there's a G League team that has had more recognizable names come through, among both players and coaches. Notable former players include Eric Bledsoe, Reggie Bullock, Earl Clark, Mateen Cleaves, Jared Cunningham, Ike Diogu, Rudy Gobert, John Jenkins, Kendall Marshall, Dennis Schroder, Mike Scott, Anthony Bennett (2013 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick), Danuel House, Derrick Jones Jr (2020 NBA Slam Dunk contest champion), and Ty Jerome (2019 NCAA champion). Former coaches have included the likes of Paul Westhead (1980 NBA and 2007 WNBA champion), Nate Archibald (1981 NBA champion), and Jim Harrick (1995 NCAA champion). The Northern Arizona Suns play in the 5,100-seat Findlay Toyota Center. It's one of the smaller arenas in the G League, but not among the smallest. The arena opened in 2006. The Suns, then known as the Bakersfield Jam, joined the G League, then known as the D-League, in 2006 as the league's first California team. With the Suns now in Arizona, the league currently has four teams in California: Agua Caliente Clippers, Santa Cruz Warriors, South Bay Lakers, Stockton Kings. In its existence as the Northern Arizona Suns, the team has yet to qualify for the G League playoffs. In Bakersfield, the Jam made the playoffs five out of 10 years. Earlier this year (July 2020), the Detroit Pistons purchased the team from the Phoenix Suns. The team will be renamed the Motor City Cruise and play in Detroit beginning in the 2021-22 season.

Football Fact: The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest continuously operated professional football…read morefranchise in the National Football League. Originally founded as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago in 1898, the team became a charter member of the NFL when the league was established in 1920. Despite being the oldest club in the league, the team is still seeking its first Super Bowl victory. I have told many of my out-of-state friends that Arizona sports fans have a high pain tolerance. We're practically masochists because it is ROUGH being an Arizona sports fan. As a born and raised Arizonan, I bare the bruises and defeats with as much grace as I can. I pretty much learned to never be too hopeful. I keep a healthy level of enthusiasm and expectation. That said, I love me my Cards.

Been a fan since the team moved here…read more The first 5 seasons, I would ride my bike over to Sun Devil Stadium and get tickets from scalpers if I didn't already secure some from friends. Then my wife and I bought our season tickets in 1993, and we have been enjoying gameday experiences ever since. Of course, the new stadium was a big change, and we have seen so many fun games at the new place. We enjoy the cooler weather to start the seasons but wish the roof was open more than it has been. The whole point of the roof was to provide us with a cool place to play in the hottest months when the seasons start. Then it is supposed to be open the rest of the time. Playing in the building with the roof closed when the outside weather is beautiful makes no sense. Football is generally supposed to be played outdoors, IMHO. Kind of stuffy to play it in an industrial building with a closed roof. We have met many new friends since the games shifted over to Glendale and still see many friends from the SDS days. There's just something about the gameday experience and supporting the Cards in person that a big screen TV at home cannot compete with. Love that they have added some better drink options over the years so we can drink some non-soda drinks, like lemonade and Vitamin Water. Great popcorn deals as well. See you at a game soon and best of luck on the 50/50 drawing.

Good food, parking 2 minutes away. Despite paying $41 for 2 tall cans of beer, I still go 4/5…read moretimes a season!

Attended the 2026 D-backs field trip day. It was fun and the game was great. The staff were so…read moresweet and helpful. My only complaint--the same with all venues--is the price of food and drinks. $7-9 for a bottle of water is insane and will never be okay!

Stadium is nice. Food choices are really good, and easy to find your seat but parking is only…read moredisorganized part. I would Uber.

Fucking embarrassing!!! Michael Bidwill needs to sell…read morethe team!!! It's obvious he doesn't want to do what is needed to win and Arizona is tired of believing and wasting our time with the shitty product you continually put on the field!!! Michael Bidwill, you suck sir!!!

The Mortgage Matchup Center is a premier multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena located in…read moredowntown Phoenix, Arizona. It is the home venue for the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, accommodating roughly 18,000 spectators for basketball games. The venue opened on June 6, 1992, at a cost of $89 million. Since then, it has been known by several names, including America West Arena, US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, and PHX Arena. Concessions feature local and celebrity-backed favorites, including Shaq's Big Chicken, Los Soles Taqueria, Spinato's Pizza, and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. No complaints from this Yelper. This is a solid place for entertainment.

Why does this arena change names every 2-4 years?!?!…read more Anyways. I came here a few years ago when it was the Foot Print Center. Getting in the door had always been really easy here, I like how they've at least figured out how to stream line the security process. Lots of bars and food vendors to buy super expensive drinks and snacks from. Long lines for the restrooms. But the people working here were friendly. I came here to watch a comedy show featuring Nate Bargatze and it was hilarious. But the restroom situation sucked and even though paying $20 for a drink is the norm, I still don't like it.

AZ United is a professional soccer team in the USL, which is currently considered the 3rd tier of…read moreUS soccer, behind MLS and NASL. Their 1st season was in 2014, months after they gained the franchise rights from now defunct Phoenix FC Wolves. They currently play at Peoria Sports Complex, the spring training home of baseball's Seattle Mariners & San Diego Padres. This, while not a centralized location in the Phoenix area, does provide free parking and ample space. I've been a supporter of AZ United since it's inception, thanks in large part to being a member of La Furia Roja 1881, one of 3 supporters groups for AZ United. I love going to the games and enjoy supporting a local professional soccer team. the team is still figuring out how to gain a solid foothold in the fickle Phx sports market, and a home stadium in downtown Phx would be a great start. also advertising. they do the bare minimum of that, which is ironic considering the main owner started Arrowhead Advertising. those are my main gripes about AZ United. oh, and the lack of merchandise. every time I have the chance, i go to AZ United games. if you're a fan of soccer, make the trip. it's worth it.

My family loves our Saturday nights at AZ United games. Ticket prices are very affordable at $15…read moreand under. We usually sit in the sections that are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Drinks are cheaper if you get there early and buy at their happy hour pricing. The location is surrounded by great restaurants as well for before or after. The team best part is the team, they are fun to watch, and have players from several different countries.

Phoenix Suns Fact: The Phoenix Suns are a professional NBA franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona…read more Founded as an expansion team in 1968, they have reached the NBA Finals three times (1976, 1993, and 2021) but have never won an NBA championship. Ain't that a crotch kick? I have told many of my out-of-state friends that Arizona sports fans have a high pain tolerance. We're practically masochists because it is ROUGH being an Arizona sports fan. As a born and raised Arizonan, I bare the bruises and defeats with as much grace as I can. I pretty much learned to never be too hopeful. I keep a healthy level of enthusiasm and expectation. That said, I love me my Suns. I loved them since the Dan Majerle days. I even have a Steve Nash jersey from when he was on the team. I bleed purple and orange for my Suns.

Phoenix Suns…read more Followed this team since their inception in 1968, watch some of the best players like Connie Hawkins, Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, etc play here. This team has been to the finals 3 times but still has not won the championship. This is the true hometown team, it was an was a team we all grew up with team and our loyalty will not change