Getting There
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From Phoenix: Take I-17 North to Loop 101 West (Agua Fria Freeway). Exit at Glendale Avenue, head west to the stadium. From Scottsdale: Take Loop 101 South/West around to the Glendale Avenue exit.
Details
From Tempe: Take I-10 West to Loop 101 North, then Glendale Avenue exit. Total drive from downtown Phoenix is 20-30 minutes without traffic, 45-60+ on game days.
Public Transit
Directions
Valley Metro light rail connects from downtown Phoenix and Tempe. No direct station at the stadium but game-day shuttles available from nearby stops.
Details
Walk from Westgate Entertainment District (~5 min). Most fans drive - the stadium is in suburban Glendale.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve State Farm Stadium with designated pickup/dropoff zones on the stadium's east side. From downtown Phoenix, $18-25. From Scottsdale, $25-35.
Details
From Tempe, $20-28. Post-game surge pricing is moderate. Walk to Westgate for faster pickup.
Walking
Directions
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel is a 5-minute walk through the Westgate district.
Details
Westgate Entertainment District restaurants and bars are a 5-10 minute walk from stadium gates.
Travel
Overview
State Farm Stadium is in Glendale, Arizona, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix in the city's West Valley. The stadium sits adjacent to the Westgate Entertainment District, accessible via Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway). The Valley Metro light rail extends to the Glendale area with a station near Westgate, providing a park-and-ride option from downtown Phoenix and Tempe. Game-day traffic on the Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue can be heavy, so arriving early or using transit is recommended.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Valley Metro light rail is the best value option, $2 each way and avoids all game-day freeway traffic.”
“If driving, approach via Loop 101 rather than surface streets. Glendale Avenue gets severely congested near the stadium.”
“Arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff if driving, the Loop 101 ramps back up significantly on game days.”
“Westgate Entertainment District is walkable from the stadium. Park there for cheaper rates and pregame dining.”
“LAX-Phoenix flights are cheap and frequent, visiting fans can fly in for less than a division rival road trip.”
“Post-game: head into Westgate for dinner and drinks to let traffic clear. Restaurants stay open late on game days.”