Please be advised of the following stadium reminders for the Cardinals-Seahawks game on Thursday Night Football at State Farm Stadium at 5:15 PM presented by State Farm.
PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO REACH THE STADIUM WITH WEEKDAY TRAFFIC.
PARKING LOTS: Sportsman's Park carparks and other game day parking lots will open at 1:15 PM on Thursday. With fans heading to the game, heavy traffic is expected along the Valley roadways. Fans should arrive during the first two hours the carparks are open (1:15–3:15 PM) for the easiest arrival experience. Traffic updates are available at www.az511.gov or by calling 511. Information regarding parking and tailgating guidelines can be found online at https://www.azcardinals.com/gameday/tailgating-guidelines.
TICKETS: A limited number of tickets are available for purchase. For more information, please call 602-379-0102 or visit www.azcardinals.com/tickets.
Fans are reminded that all tickets and parking are digital. It is strongly encouraged for fans to have their digital parking passes and tickets open and ready to be scanned before departing for State Farm Stadium.
RIVALRIES UNIFORMS: On Thursday night, the Cardinals will become the first team to debut its new Rivalries uniforms that were unveiled in late August. Arizona was one of just eight teams – four in the NFC West and four in the AFC East – selected to participate in the Rivalries program this year developed by Nike and the NFL.
STADIUM ENTRY: Main entrance gates at State Farm Stadium open at 3:45 PM on Thursday. Club gates will open at 2:00 PM.
GREAT LAWN: The Great Lawn, which covers more than eight acres on the west side of State Farm Stadium and is designed to provide fans an optimal tailgating experience, will open at 1:15 PM on Thursday. Bands perform prior to each regular season home game beginning three hours before kickoff on the Great Lawn Stage presented by BetMGM and Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Cardinals fans should be aware the Great Lawn is available for pre-game tailgating only and due to the extreme heat, fans are urged to prepare accordingly.
HERITAGE AT SPORTSMAN'S PARK: Heritage at Sportsman's Park is located on the southern edge of the Great Lawn. This venue features a patio beer garden with a specialty crafted menu for fans to enjoy before the game and is open to all fans at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday. The BetMGM Sportsbook, the first to open at an NFL Stadium, is a two-story, 17,000-square-foot entertainment destination featuring state-of-the-art sports wagering amenities, concert-hosting facilities, a gourmet grille and bar and a variety of screens to watch all the action.
Located on The Great Lawn, the BetMGM Sportsbook operates on both event and non-event days, offering guests a massive 265-square-foot video wall, 38 televisions and indoor-and-outdoor dining options.
For reservations to the Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar, please visit https://flankeraz.com/reservations/.
GAME PARTNER: Thursday's game is presented by State Farm.
VETERAN TICKETS FOUNDATION COLOR GUARD: Colors will be presented by the Arizona U.S. Marines.
50/50 RAFFLE: The 50/50 Raffle at each Cardinals home game this season will benefit the recently-launched Arizona Cardinals Foundation and proceeds will be dispersed to the four cornerstone beneficiaries – SARRC, Barrow Neurological Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona and Treasure House.
DESERT FINANCIAL FLIGHT DECK: Located on the plaza surrounding State Farm Stadium, the Desert Financial Flight Deck opens at 2:00 PM on Thursday. Food and beverage options are available for purchase through mobile gourmet concessions. The Flight Deck also offers a shade structure to feature an oversized LED video wall and seating to watch the early NFL games, a Kids Zone, and photo opportunities.
NEW CONCESSIONS: The Cardinals and their 14 local concession partners are offering over 30 new food items at State Farm Stadium this season. Descriptions of each item can be found here and photos of the new concessions can be found here.
EXPRESS MOBILE ORDERING: Also added this year to enhance convenience for fans is Express Mobile Ordering through the Cardinals app. Guests can place an order from their seats, receive a notification when it is ready and then pick it up quickly from dedicated lines at select locations.
RIVALRY GRILL FEATURED ITEMS: The Rivalry Grill will offer new menu items for each home game this season. This week will feature a Seattle Style Hot Dog with Fries and will be available in Sections 129, 235, and 420.
CARDINALS MOBILE APP PRESENTED BY SEATGEEK, VERIZON & LUMIFI: To download the free app or update to the newest version, please visit www.azcardinals.com/app. Fans who currently have the Cardinals mobile app are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version and turn on notifications in their settings in order to fully utilize updated ticketing enhancements as well as exclusive in-stadium options.
DIGITAL TICKETING ASSISTANCE: A Digital Ticketing Assistance team will be on hand near each entry point at State Farm Stadium to help fans who may need it. Anyone with questions should look for one of the white tents marked with green "Digital Ticketing Assistance" signage. Fans accessing their digital tickets via the Cardinals Mobile App are strongly encouraged to access their tickets before reaching the security checkpoints. For further assistance, please visit the Cardinals digital ticketing page at: www.azcardinals.com/digitaltickets.
ON-SITE PAID PARKING: The Cardinals offer a paid parking option adjacent to the stadium for fan convenience. Coming from the south, fans can enter the Black Lot from Camelback and 95th Avenue. Parking passes for this lot can be purchased in advance at: www.azcardinals.com/purchaseparking.
RIDESHARE ZONE: The Rideshare Zone is located on the south side of State Farm Stadium in the Black Lot (Cardinals Way between 95th & 91st Avenues). When leaving the game, fans are encouraged to exit BetMGM Gate 1 or Bud Light Gate 3 and walk south along the Black Lot pathway to meet their driver at the designated pick-up area. Fans should look for the rideshare wayfinding signs. For more information, visit the rideshare drop-off/pick-up location link at: www.azcardinals.com/stadium/parking-map-and-directions.
CARDINALS TEAM SHOP: The Cardinals Team Shop is located near Hyundai Gate 2 and opens to ticketed guests at 2:00 PM on Thursday. The Cardinals Team Shop offers fans the biggest Cardinals merchandise selection all in one place. New "Rivalries" gear is available for purchase. The Cardinals Team Shop also has several satellite locations throughout the stadium, including sections 101, 104, 112, 115, 120, 127 (Flagship Store), 137, 217, 232, 408, 428 and 439. Transactions at all team shop locations are cashless.
ROMAN EMPIRE AGENCY SENSORY ROOM: The Cardinals have once again partnered with Roman Empire Agency to provide a sensory room for individuals looking for a quieter space on game day at State Farm Stadium. Located conveniently on the Main Concourse near the Guest Services Booth at Section 104, the Roman Empire Agency Sensory Room offers sound protection, immersive sensory displays, soothing toys, subdued lighting, plush beanbag chairs, and sensory bags along with access to ABA therapists.
BUD LIGHT HAPPIEST HOUR IN FOOTBALL: Beginning at 3:45 PM on Thursday when the gates open and lasting for one hour, Cardinals fans will have access to exclusive promotions designed to beat the heat and take advantage of great drink specials inside State Farm Stadium. Benefits for the Happiest Hour in Football presented by Bud Light include 20% off select beer, soft drinks and Dasani Water. These promotions will only be offered at the South Bridge Bars near sections 101 and 137 on the main level and the Four Peaks Grab N' Go near section 425 on the terrace level.
SECURITY PROCEDURES: In accordance with NFL best practices for stadium security, all fans will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside State Farm Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. Fans will proceed through the security screening pedestals with their NFL approved bags in hand. There is no need to empty your pockets. After clearing security, fans will be directed forward to the plaza for their tickets to be scanned. Fans are reminded that security checkpoints are the busiest during the 30 minutes leading up to kickoff and are encouraged to enter early.
NFL POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE BAGS: In accordance with the NFL's Public Safety Policy, fans can bring one of the following approved bags inside State Farm Stadium: 12" x 6" x 12" clear plastic bag or; 1-Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag, or; Small Clutch bag, including wallets, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" in size. Clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags that fit within permissible dimensions are also permitted. Non-approved bags will be denied entry into the stadium and fans will be asked to return the bag to their vehicle, dispose of it or store it in the closest mobile bag check location, outside of the security perimeter. Each bag will cost $20 to be stored for the game. All transactions are cashless. The full details on the policy can be found at https://www.azcardinals.com/gameday/clear-bag-policy.
PROHIBITED ITEMS: All fans should be aware of items not permitted inside State Farm Stadium. The full list of prohibited items can be viewed at https://www.azcardinals.com/gameday/prohibited-items-policy.
FAN CODE OF CONDUCT: The Arizona Cardinals are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans at State Farm Stadium, Sportsman's Park and throughout our parking areas. All ticket holders should be familiar with the Cardinals Fan Code of Conduct. These guidelines be viewed at:
TEXT MESSAGE HOTLINE NUMBER: Similar to past seasons, fans can request assistance or report Code of Conduct violations by using our game day phone and text hotlines or by using the Cardinals mobile app.
- Game Day Phone Hotline: 623-433-7156
- Game Day Text Message Hotline: Text your issue/concern, location & name to 623-400-2210
- Cardinals Mobile App: Under the Gameday tab, click Report an Issue
MEDIA PARKING AND STADIUM ACCESS: Media covering the Cardinals-Seahawks game will have access to the media parking lot, Media Will Call and the stadium's media entrance beginning at 1:00 PM on Thursday.
AZCARDINALS.COM: All of the Cardinals game day information for each home contest can also be found online at: www.azcardinals.com/gameday.
