Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Explained

Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Address:3801 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Coordinates:33.4453°N -112.0019°W
Opened:April 1, 2023
Owner:Phoenix Rising FC
Surface:Grass
Architect:Odell Associates
Capacity:10,000
Suites:1 + Premium Terrace
Record Attendance:10,437
Dimensions:116x
Publictransit: Valley Metro Bus
(Route 1 - Washington Street)
Valley Metro Rail
(38th Street/Washington)
Tenants:Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2023–present)
USL Super League Phoenix (USLS) (2024–future)

Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The stadium was completed on April 1, 2023. The stadium replaces Phoenix Rising's previous home, built on land in the Gila River Indian Community near I-10 and Loop 202.[1] [2] [3]

History

After the 2022 season, Rising FC signed a lease agreement with the City of Phoenix to rebuild the stadium (which is modular in design) to an area north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.[4] [5] [6] The club's previous home, Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass, was located inside the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler, and the tribal government at the time did not allow fans to place wagers on site, not even on mobile apps, due to sports-betting restrictions on its land.

The first game at the new stadium was played on April 1, 2023 against San Diego Loyal SC. It drew a club record 10,437 fans.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Phoenix Rising FC moves stadium and professional training center to Wild Horse Pass. Phoenix Rising Communications . Phoenix Rising. December 10, 2020 . March 31, 2021.
  2. News: Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience. Jake. Anderson. arizonasports.com. December 11, 2020. March 31, 2021.
  3. News: Phoenix Rising FC set to move into a new home at Wild Horse Pass for next season. Jose M. Romero. Arizona Republic. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. Phoenix. Gannett.
  4. Web site: Phoenix City Council Unanimously Approves Lease for Phoenix Rising FC to Relocate its Stadium to 38th Street and Washington . Jason . Minnick . PHXRisingFC.com Staff . November 16, 2022 . November 16, 2022.
  5. Web site: Phoenix City Council Unanimously Approves Lease for Phoenix Rising FC to Relocate its Stadium to 38th Street and Washington . Soccer Stadium Digest . soccerstadiumdigest.com/ . November 16, 2022 . February 2, 2023.
  6. News: Phoenix City Council approves lease deal for Phoenix Rising soccer stadium near airport . Theo . Mackie . Arizona Republic . November 16, 2022 . February 2, 2023. Phoenix. Gannett.
  7. News: Phoenix Rising opens home slate April 1 at new location near Sky Harbor airport . Arizona Republic . January 9, 2023 . February 9, 2023 . Mackie, Theo . Phoenix. Gannett.
  8. Web site: 'We were promised a little bit more': New Rising stadium draws mixed reviews . Arizona Republic . April 2, 2023 . April 2, 2023 . Mackie, Theo . Phoenix . Gannett.