Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The stadium was completed on April 1, 2023. The stadium replaces Phoenix Rising's previous home, built on land in the Gila River Indian Community near I-10 and Loop 202.[1][2][3]
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| Address | 3801 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
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| Coordinates | 33°26′43″N 112°00′7″W / 33.44528°N 112.00194°W |
| Public transit |  Valley Metro Bus(Route 1 - Washington Street) Valley Metro Rail (38th Street/Washington) |
| Owner | Phoenix Rising FC |
| Executive suites | 1 + Premium Terrace |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Record attendance | 10,437 (April 1, 2023 vs. San Diego Loyal SC) |
| Field size | 116 yd × 74 yd (106 m × 68 m) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | April 1, 2023 |
| Architect | Odell Associates |
| Tenants | |
| Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2023–present) USL Super League Phoenix (USLS) (2024–future) | |
History edit
After the 2022 season, Rising FC signed a lease agreement with the City of Phoenix to rebuild the stadium (which is modular in design) to an area north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.[4][5][6] The club's previous home, Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass, was located inside the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler, and the tribal government at the time did not allow fans to place wagers on site, not even on mobile apps, due to sports-betting restrictions on its land.[6]
The first game at the new stadium was played on April 1, 2023 against San Diego Loyal SC. It drew a club record 10,437 fans.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC moves stadium and professional training center to Wild Horse Pass". Phoenix Rising Communications. Phoenix Rising. December 10, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Jake (December 11, 2020). "Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience". arizonasports.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Jose M. Romero (December 10, 2020). "Phoenix Rising FC set to move into a new home at Wild Horse Pass for next season". Arizona Republic. Phoenix: Gannett. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Minnick, Jason (November 16, 2022). "Phoenix City Council Unanimously Approves Lease for Phoenix Rising FC to Relocate its Stadium to 38th Street and Washington". PHXRisingFC.com Staff. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Phoenix City Council Unanimously Approves Lease for Phoenix Rising FC to Relocate its Stadium to 38th Street and Washington". soccerstadiumdigest.com/. Soccer Stadium Digest. November 16, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Mackie, Theo (November 16, 2022). "Phoenix City Council approves lease deal for Phoenix Rising soccer stadium near airport". Arizona Republic. Phoenix: Gannett. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Mackie, Theo (January 9, 2023). "Phoenix Rising opens home slate April 1 at new location near Sky Harbor airport". Arizona Republic. Phoenix: Gannett. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Mackie, Theo (April 2, 2023). "'We were promised a little bit more': New Rising stadium draws mixed reviews". Arizona Republic. Phoenix: Gannett. Retrieved April 2, 2023.