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The latest news and info about Glendale’s Sports and Entertainment District
Getting Down to Business
With Super Bowl XLII just around the corner, the city of Glendale is hosting a special open house exclusive to business owners’ needs. The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov.14, from 6-8 p.m., at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., in the Solana Ballroom. Read more
Got Questions?
When is the Super Bowl? Where can I park? How can I get the latest traffic information? What events can I attend?
Find the answers to these and more questions in our new Super Bowl FAQ section. We want to make sure you have what you need before you head out to an event, plan that game-day party at your house or enjoy the many other must-see attractions, programs, services and amenities Glendale has to offer during this exciting Super Bowl season. So keep this page bookmarked. In fact, consider it to be a part of your game plan as we enter this next chapter in Glendale’s history. And make sure to check back often as we'll be adding many more answers as kick-off time approaches!
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Glendale 11 & CBS 5 Team Up For Super Bowl
Five months, 21 stories, two local TV stations and one Super Bowl— all of this equals an unprecedented partnership.
Glendale’s city cable station Glendale 11 and CBS 5 have created a first-ever partnership of its kind between a local network and local government cable station to bring viewers an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes preparation and inner workings of how the city of Glendale is planning and preparing for the Super Bowl. Read more
How Can I Get Involved?
If you are interested in volunteering for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, please contact the Fiesta Bowl office at 480-350-0900 or visit their Web site at www.tostitosfiestabowl.com.
If you would like more information on volunteer opportunities regarding the 2008 Super Bowl, please visit the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Web site at www.azsuperbowl.com.
Arizona Host Committee, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Governor Janet Napolitano unveil official countdown clock, logo and theme, and introduce official mascot
Rattlers and Gila monsters won’t stand a chance come February 2008 when a new mascot takes over the West as Super Bowl XLII and football frenzy descend on Glendale, Ariz. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, Super Bowl Host Committee officials unveiled the new mascot for the big game coming to Glendale—Spike the Super Ball. And with Super Bowl XLI now in the record books and Arizona officially on the clock for Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008, the friendly ‘Spike’ character was just one of many exciting announcements made during a press conference at the new Glendale Media and Conference Center. Read more
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Scores Top Honors
BusinessWeek magazine names the state-of-the-art structure one of the best sporting facilities in the world
The new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., still under construction at Loop 101 at Glendale Avenue, was recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Sporting Structures in the World by BusinessWeek magazine. Even more impressive, the 63,000-seat stadium was the only U.S. building to receive the honor. Read more
Stadium Stats
A play-by-play look inside the new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
A perfect marriage of liquid and steel, the new, state-of-the-art University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue not only will house thousands of roaring football fans and non-stop gridiron action for generations, but the multi-purpose facility also will play host to a variety of other events such as blockbuster, stadium concerts. Whet your appetite with these fun facts about what you’ll find inside this massive symbol of Americana. Read more
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