The arena has been called Phoenix Suns Arena this season.

Previously, the facility was named America West Arena and US Airways Center. The naming-rights contract with Talking Stick Resort wasn’t renewed after a five-year deal ended in November 2020. Sarver didn’t reveal the financial terms with Footprint a source said the deal is for 15 years. “This is a real opportunity to support our customers globally and continue to innovate globally,” said Footprint CEO Troy Swope, also noting the company is building a factory in Poland and has operations in Europe and Netherlands.īehind the name: What to know about Footprint, the Gilbert company whose name is on the Suns' arena The company also has the stadium of RCD Mallorca, a Spanish-league soccer team Sarver bought a controlling share of for $21 million in 2016 along with Steve Nash and a group of North American investors. The Suns began playing in the facility at the start of the 1992-93 season, after playing at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum since the franchise first launched in 1968.įootprint, a material science company based in Gilbert driven to “create a healthier planet by reducing dependency on single- and short-term use plastics,” works with major consumer packaging companies such as Conagra out of Chicago, but will further tap into the sports world beyond the Suns. “It’s going to be one of the most unique partnerships in sports,” Sarver said. The 17,000-plus-seat downtown venue will now be called Footprint Center. The Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Real Mallorca announced Friday a new long-term arena-naming partnership with Footprint. Phoenix Suns, July 14, 2021īack in May, Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver said their renovated home arena will have a new name in the 'near future.' View Gallery: Photos: Game 4 NBA Finals, Milwaukee Bucks vs.

Phoenix arizona suns stadium