Talking Stick Resort Arena, formerly known as the US Airways Center as well as America West Arena, has been home to the Phoenix Suns since 1992. The venue is slowly becoming one of the oldest arenas in the NBA, however, is scheduled to receive a series of renovations and upgrades in the near future. Although Talking Stick Resort Arena doesn’t dominate the national headlines, its an excellent place to see a professional basketball game; especially with its prime location in the Legends Entertainment District. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the Talking Stick Resort Arena seating chart to help basketball fans decide where to sit before purchasing their Phoenix Suns tickets.
Where To Sit At Talking Stick Resort Arena
Talking Stick Resort Arena is a very easy arena to navigate if you’re a first timer. The arena does have several premium seating options (see below) but these areas are rather inconspicuous. Aside from those, virtually all of the seating can be found on the lower level and the upper level. We’ll begin by discussing the lower level seats.
Lower Level
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The lower level seats at Talking Stick Resort Arena consist of sections 101 through 124. The rows for most lower level sections are numbered 1 through 28. Some lower level sections behind each basket have 31 rows of seats.
The Phoenix Suns bench is located in front of section 101. The visiting team’s bench is located in front of section 103. The Phoenix Suns’ player tunnel is located in front of section 120. The visiting team uses the tunnel in front of section 108.
Pacific Office Automation Courtside Club
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The Pacific Office Automation Courtside Club seats are the typical floor seats that you’ll find at all other NBA arenas. These sections will appear as sections 101F through 124F on the Talking Stick Resort Arena seating chart. These sections will have three or four rows in each section beginning with row A.
The perks for the courtside seats at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Private entrance into the Pacific Office Automation Courtside Club
- All-inclusive buffet food, soft drinks, beer, and wine
- Complimentary valet parking
- Comfortable padded seats located on the court
- Courtside concierge service
Upper Level
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The upper level seats at Talking Stick Resort Arena consist of sections 201 through 232. The rows for the upper level sections are numbered 1 through 14.
The upper level of Talking Stick Resort Arena offers the most affordable tickets for Phoenix Suns home games.
Luxury Suites
There are 87 luxury suites and 6 party suites at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Luxury suites can be leased on either a single game basis or for an entire season. The perks for the luxury suites at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Tickets for between 12 and 90 guests
- Catered food and beverages
- Comfortable padded seats with additional leg room
- Flat-screen HD televisions
- Bar top seating with a view of the court
- Assigned suite attendant/concierge staff
To learn more about leasing a suite at Talking Stick Resort Arena, please visit NBA.com.
1stBank Terrace/Theater Box Seats
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The 1stBank Terrace offers Theater Box seating with an excellent view of the court. These sections will be labeled TB1 through TB10 on the Talking Stick Resort Arena seating chart. The perks for the 1stBank Terrace at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- All-inclusive gourmet dinner, soft drinks, beer, wine
- Complimentary VIP parking
- Access to private restrooms
- Access to the Effen Vodka Lounge and Club Annexus
- Private entrance via elevator
- Waiter service for drinks and other requests
Bourbon Legends Lounge
The Bourbon Legends Lounge offers basketball fans club seats near the court. Other perks for the Bourbon Legends Lounge at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Access to the Bourbon Legends Lounge; a private bar with flat-screen HD televisions
- All-inclusive buffet food, soft drinks, beer, and wine
Dos Equis Beer Garden
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The Dos Equis Beer Garden is one of the most unique premium seating options at Talking Stick Resort Arena with its outdoor beer garden area. The Dos Equis Beer Garden option is perfect for fans that enjoy socializing more so than watching the game. The perks for the Dos Equis Beer Garden at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Access to the Dos Equis Beer Garden equipped with fire pits
- Complimentary Dos Equis beer, food, and soft drinks
- Access to a private bar with flat-screen HD televisions
Club Annexus Loge Boxes
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The Club Annexus Loge Boxes are a premium seating option located on the lower level of Talking Stick Resort Arena in the last rows of sections 117 through 123. The Loge Boxes are perfect for small businesses that may not want to invest in a traditional luxury suite. The perks for the Club Annexus Loge Boxes at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Complimentary food and soft drinks
- Waiter service
- Assigned branded parking space in the TSRA Garage
- Access to a conference room
- Access to Club Annexus and Effen Vodka Lounge
- Nameplate for your Loge Box
Club Annexus
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Club Annexus is a club lounge accessible by premium ticket holders, and is located above sections 119 through 121. The perks for Club Annexus at Talking Stick Resort Arena include the following.
- Spacious leather seats
- Access to Club Annexus and the Effen Vodka Lounge
- Flat-screen HD televisions
Effen Vodka Lounge
The Effen Vodka Lounge is an upscale private lounge accessible to all ticket holders over the age of 21 years old. The area offers more of a night club vibe than your typical private lounge at professional sports venues.
SUNScription Pass
The SUNScription Pass is a membership program that provides Phoenix Suns fans with the option of spending $49 per month and receiving an upper level ticket to six Phoenix Suns home games. The tickets are texted to members two hours before the beginning of each game. Fans can cancel their membership with the program at any time. Members are required to download the Phoenix Suns - Talking Stick Resort Arena app to receive their tickets.
SUNScription Pass members that are upset with their seats have the option of purchasing a seat upgrade after the beginning of the game. To learn more about purchasing the SUNScription pass, please visit NBA.com.
Mobile Ticketing
PDF tickets are no longer accepted at Talking Stick Resort Arena for Phoenix Suns home games. Basketball fans are instead to utilize a mobile device and the Phoenix Suns mobile app to gain access into the arena. To learn more about the mobile ticketing policies at Talking Stick Resort Arena, please visit NBA.com.
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