 US
Airways Center
Phoenix, AZ
Although the
Phoenix Suns home is nearly 20 years old, it looks as if it is one of the
newest arenas in the NBA. Prior to moving into US Airways Center, the
Suns played at the 13,000 seat Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The
team had played there since their inception in 1968. By the late 1980s a
new large state of the art basketball only arena was needed for the
Suns. Construction on the $90 million arena began in 1988 and was paid
for through city bonds and loans. Officials from the team toured NBA
arenas across the league looking for the best features to incorporate
into their new arena. America West paid $26 million over 30 years in
1992 to buy the naming rights to the facility.
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On
November 3, 1992, the Phoenix Suns played their first game at America West
Arena winning against the Los Angeles Clippers. In November 2005, America
West Arena was renamed US Airways Center after US Airways bought America
West. The arena has a seating capacity of over 19,000 that includes 2,270
clubs seats and 88 luxury suites. Most fans enter US Airways Center through
the Casino Arizona Pavilion that features soaring glass walls that serves as
a gathering location. US Airways
Center features many amenities
including the Lexus Club Lounge and the Verizon Wireless Jungle, an
interactive fun and games area for kids. With players such as Steve Nash,
fans of the Suns hope that the team can bring a NBA Championship to the City
of Phoenix.
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PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO PHOENIX AND US AIRWAYS ARENA |
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US AIRWAYS CENTER POSTERS |
US Airways Center -
Phoenix Suns Signature Court Poster |
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