Sports & Games This Weekend in Phoenix (September 18 – September 20, 2026)

Phoenix runs 4 pro teams across NBA, NFL, MLB, and WNBA — the Suns (NBA), the Cardinals (NFL), the Diamondbacks (MLB), and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA). This page filters every live listing to September 18 – September 20 only — sorted by date so the earliest weekend start sits on top — so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matinee and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.

What's worth seeing in Phoenix this weekend

Baseball is the value play in Phoenix: an 81-date home schedule means the Diamondbacks at Chase Field carry the deepest, softest inventory, and weeknight upper-deck seats are routinely the cheapest tickets in town inside a 48,330-seat ballpark.

Basketball pricing tracks the marquee visitors: the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center discount weeknight games against lottery teams, where upper-bowl corners are the value seats in Downtown Phoenix.

Football is the scarcest ticket — just 9 home dates means the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium rarely dip cheap, but early-season and cold-weather late-season games are where resale softens first.

Planning Your Phoenix Weekend

Phoenix has 60 games listed for this weekend (September 18 – September 20). Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks are among the teams on the schedule. Prices and availability vary by event, seat location and seller. Compare the current listings below, then review the selected seller's final total and terms before purchase.

Phoenix Weekend Venues

Footprint Center anchors the Phoenix weekend calendar, hosting most Suns home games. The grid above pulls events across every covered Phoenix venue, so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matchup, and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.

Phoenix sports market at a glance

Phoenix is one of the country's deepest sports markets, with 4 pro teams spanning NBA, NFL, MLB, and WNBA. That translates to roughly 151 combined home dates across the calendar year, which means competition for entertainment dollars keeps the secondary market active and gives flexible buyers more chances to find value.

Venue capacity shapes the price floor here. State Farm Stadium seats 63,400 for Cardinals games, which creates more available inventory per event and generally softer resale pricing. In contrast, Mortgage Matchup Center holds 17,071, so Suns tickets carry tighter supply and higher floors on popular dates.

Game-day guide: Phoenix venues

Mortgage Matchup Center — Suns (NBA)

Mortgage Matchup Center (17,071 seats) is a large indoor arena in Downtown Phoenix that hosts Suns (NBA) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. An attached five-story parking structure serves premium-seat holders, with additional public garages and surface lots nearby downtown. Valley Metro Rail stops at 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington, a short walk from the arena.

State Farm Stadium — Cardinals (NFL)

State Farm Stadium (63,400 seats) is a large open-air stadium in Westgate Entertainment District that hosts Cardinals (NFL) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. About 14,000 spaces are available in the stadium's color-coded lots plus the adjacent Westgate Entertainment District. Limited transit; Valley Metro Rail reaches the Desert Sky Transit Center with connecting buses and game-day shuttles, and a rideshare zone sits in the south Black Lot.

Chase Field — Diamondbacks (MLB)

Chase Field (48,330 seats) is a mid-size stadium in Downtown Phoenix that hosts Diamondbacks (MLB) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. The Chase Field garage and the nearby Jefferson Street Garage serve the ballpark, with additional downtown garages at CityScape and Collier Center. Valley Metro Rail's 3rd Street/Jefferson and 3rd Street/Washington stations are a short walk from the ballpark.

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Frequently asked questions

What's happening in Phoenix this weekend?

60 live sports events are on sale in Phoenix for September 18 – September 20. Check the grid above for the full list with live ticket prices, venues, and start times.

What games are in Phoenix this weekend?

6 sports games are on sale in Phoenix for September 18 – September 20. The earliest weekend dates surface at the top of the grid; full pricing, venue, and start times appear on each card. For a broader view, jump to Phoenix's main events page or the Phoenix sports teams hub.

Where can I find cheap tickets for Phoenix this weekend?

Three reliable patterns for cheap Phoenix weekend tickets: (1) fan-to-fan verified resale tends to drop below face value in the final 24–72 hours before games that aren't rivalries or marquee matchups; (2) upper-deck and corner sections regularly clear under $50 for Saturday and Sunday day games; (3) a midweek home game against the same opponent usually undercuts the Saturday date by 30–40%. See the Phoenix cheap-tickets page for the lowest live inventory.

What time do Phoenix weekend games start?

Most Phoenix weekend games have gates opening 60–90 minutes before the scheduled start. NBA and NHL games run about 2.5 hours; MLB closer to 3 hours; NFL games closer to 3.5 hours. Saturday night games are typically the premium time slot, with Sunday afternoon games also popular. Each event card above carries the official start time from live feeds, and the venue or team app pushes the real gate time on game day.

Are weekend tickets safe to buy through this page?

Each listing identifies the ticket seller and opens that seller's checkout. Review the final total, delivery timing, event policy and any order-protection terms on the seller's site before purchasing. Be cautious with private messages and unverified listings that do not provide a clear seller or purchase policy.

Does this page include all sports or just one league?

All leagues — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, college sports, and more. The grid above is the full Phoenix weekend sports feed. Use the Phoenix sports-teams page to filter by a specific team, or the Phoenix sports page to browse by league.

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Sports & Games This Weekend in Phoenix (September 18 – September 20, 2026)