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Welcome to the Pre Game Page!
Parking, shuttle information, tailgate information and more

While the big game is certainly the grand finale to your Glendale sports experience, everything leading up to the big event is just as important. Check in with the Pre Game section of this site before heading out to make sure you’re ready before kick-off. We’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re in your seat by the time the coin is flipped.

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Parking Maps

The following are directional traffic route maps on how Cardinal's fans can conveniently travel to and from their assigned parking lot.

Getting to the Stadium

  • Click here to view 2008 Cardinals Pass Holders Pre-game traffic route maps (pdf)
  • Click here to view 2008 Cardinals Public Pre-game traffic route maps (pdf)

Leaving the Stadium

  • Click here to view 2008 Cardinals Post-game traffic route maps (pdf)

Vehicles for Hire (Limos and Taxis)

  • Click here to view routes for vehicles for hire (Limos and Taxis) (pdf)

    In the continuing effort to improve the guest experience and the flow of traffic around the University of Phoenix Stadium, Jobing.com Arena and Westgate City Center during Cardinals Football games, the City of Glendale Arizona Cardinals, and Gorilla Companies have designated the YELLOW LOT for all taxis, sedans/town cars and limousines. There will be dedicated staff to manage the lot to ensure it is operated efficiently and fair. There is no cost for the use of this lot.
    Please note that ALL taxis, sedans/town cars and limousines MUST DROP-OFF, STAGE and PICK UP IN THE YELLOW LOT LOCATED NEXT TO THE GLENDALE MEDIA & CONVENTION CENTER JUST SOUTH OF COYOTE BLVD. Absolutely no drop-offs or pick-ups will be allowed on Maryland, 95th , 93rd and 91st avenues, Bethany Home Road, or Sportsman’s Park.
    The routes indicated on this map are designed to facilitate the fastest ingress and egress specially for vehicles-for-hire so that you may provide the highest level of service to your customers. The only access to the Yellow Lot is from the North, as shown on the map. Please follow these routes every time you come to the Stadium-area for Cardinals Football games.We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Information on Disabled Parking Locations

  • Click here for a map of disabled parking permit locations at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz..

Sportsman’s Park, Lot H (Brown) and Lot G (Blue) Parking Guidelines for regular season NFL games only

Sportsman’s Park, Westgate Parking at Lot G (Blue) and the nearby Lot H (Brown) will provide fans with one of the best tailgating experiences in the NFL. With more than 20 acres of grass area, fans will have plenty of room to cook and enjoy time with friends before the game. *Parking for single game ticket holders is at Kellis High School lot, located on the east side of 91st Avenue just north of Orangewood Avenue. Similar to last season, a free shuttle service will run between the high school and the stadium beginning two hours before game time and ending one hour following the game.

  • Click here to view a map of the parking lots.
  • Click here to view a map of the stadium's ticket resale area.

General Parking and Tailgating Information for regular season NFL games only

Please note: the following information applies to regular season NFL games only. For information on Fiesta Bowl/BCS Championship tailgating please visit www.FiestaBowl.org.

All fans are asked to comply with the following guidelines so all can enjoy the pre-game action:

• Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff. No vehicles will be admitted prior to this time. Vehicles will not be allowed to arrive the night before a game and park overnight.

• All vehicles, including motorcycles, must have a valid parking permit to access Sportsman’s Park & Westgate. Vehicles without a parking permit will not be allowed access inside Sportsman’s Park & Westgate or be able to pay to park at Sportsman’s Park and Westgate.

• A parking permit is valid for one (1) parking space only. Trailers of any kind are not permitted at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or at Lot H (Brown). Vehicles taking more than one parking space or parked incorrectly will be subject to tow and all fees associated with the removal and impounding of the vehicle.

• Oversized vehicles – There is no oversized parking available at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue). There is limited number of oversize parking locations for RV’s at the Youth Sports Fields. Fans must have a valid oversize vehicle pass to access the Youth Sports Fields. Paid parking is not available on the day of the game.

• All vehicles entering Sportsman’s Park and Lot H (Brown) will be directed into a parking spot. Fans are asked to follow the direction of the parking staff to quickly park your vehicle.

• Fans that wish to park next to friends must arrive at the same time. Parking spots cannot be reserved or saved for fans arriving at a later time.

• Tailgating in the parking lots must be limited to the area directly behind the vehicle. Tailgating in empty stalls will be prohibited. We encourage everyone to use the lawn areas.

• Fans that wish to cook food in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. parking lots (including Lot H (Brown) and Lot G (Blue)) can use gas, propane or charcoal grills.

• Glass containers are not permitted at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or at Lot H (Brown).

• Fans are permitted to bring up to a 10’ by 10’ shade tent to be used on the grass areas at Sportsman’s Park. So that many fans can enjoy the Great Lawn and south fields, tailgate groups will be limited to one tent.

• Fans will not be allowed to rope off or section off large tailgate areas. The Great Lawn is large enough for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves.

• Fans are limited to preparing food for their family and friends. Private catering companies are not allowed in the Sportsman’s Park parking lots or at Lot H (Brown) or Lot G (Blue) and fans can not sell food or beverage to other fans.

• Restrooms are located at various locations throughout parking lots.

• Trash cans and larger containers are located throughout Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) and Lot H (Brown). Fans are asked to leave their tailgate location the way they found it and dispose of all trash.

• Golf carts, Segways, skateboards, scooters and other non-licensed motorized vehicles are not permitted in Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or Lot H (Brown).

• Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) and Lot H (Brown) are patrolled by both private security and local law enforcement officers. Fans are asked to watch out for their family members and friends and keep tailgating activities under control at all times. Fans can be asked to leave parking lots for disorderly behavior and cited or arrested by law enforcement officers for public intoxication, fighting or other inappropriate behavior.

• Like season tickets, season parking permits can be revoked for non-compliance to Sportsman’s Park guidelines.

• Parking lots will close one hour after the conclusion of the game.

• City of Glendale Parking Restrictions - All ticket holders coming to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. need to be aware of the parking restrictions within the city of Glendale. Parking on residential streets for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. events is discouraged by the city and the Cardinals. It is also unlawful for homeowners in Glendale to charge for parking on their property. Parking is prohibited on undesignated areas. Please be respectful of the residents and businesses around University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. as event parking is limited to areas mentioned above. Please be aware that the city of Glendale will enforce all traffic laws and ordinances and obey all posted signage. Glendale Police will not allow event traffic to reach University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. through local neighborhoods.