Game Day Guide
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at State Farm Stadium.
Parking Lots Open
Stadium lots open for tailgating. The desert sun is intense. Set up shade canopies immediately. The climate-controlled stadium interior provides relief once gates open.
Westgate District Comes Alive
Restaurants and bars in the Westgate Entertainment District fill with Cardinals fans. The district offers air-conditioned pregame options as an alternative to desert tailgating.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Enter the climate-controlled interior early to escape the heat and explore the concourses. The retractable roof keeps it at a comfortable 72°F inside.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for warmups. The grass field has been rolled back inside from its outdoor growing position. Lower bowl seats offer great warmup views.
Find Your Seats
Grab a Sonoran hot dog and settle into the climate-controlled comfort of your seat. The pregame video show fires up on the video boards.
Game Time
The Cardinals take the field to a sea of red. The retractable roof keeps the atmosphere intense and the temperature comfortable regardless of the desert heat outside.
Exit Strategy
Head to the Westgate Entertainment District for post-game dining and drinks, the restaurants and bars stay open late. Light rail runs post-game service. Traffic clears within 45 minutes.
Atmosphere Intelligence
The retractable roof may be open or closed -- check the forecast and dress in layers.
September
0.7 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.
October
0.6 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.
November
0.6 inchesClimate-controlled interior with warm temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.
December
0.9 inchesClimate-controlled interior with mild temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.
January
1.0 inchesClimate-controlled interior with mild temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.