State Farm Stadium stadium information: Home of the Arizona Cardinals in NFL. Located in Glendale, AZ with a capacity of 63,400 seats. The stadium has retractable roof and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2006.
For a day game at State Farm Stadium, the behind home plate falls into shade first. The coolest seats are on that side, in the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, and in any fully covered or club-level sections. Evening games leave most of the park shaded by first pitch. See how we calculate this.
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Sun: W · 13° above the horizon
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Light sun (30)
Moderate sun (30)
Full sun (0)
Seating layout is approximate — the shaded vs sunny side is accurate, but individual section details are modeled, not from this park’s real seating map.
Overview
State Farm Stadium in Glendale is a marvel of modern engineering with its retractable roof and roll-out natural grass field. The venue hosts the Cardinals, major college football games, and has been a Super Bowl host multiple times.
Stadium Highlights
Retractable roof opens in 12 minutes
Roll-out natural grass field
Climate controlled environment
Host of Super Bowl XLIX and LVII
Unique Features
First stadium with retractable field and roof
Field rolls outside on 546 steel wheels
Grass gets natural sunlight when rolled out
Translucent roof panels for natural lighting
Shade & Sun Protection Guide
Best Shaded Sections by Time
Morning Games
Retractable roof typically closed
All sections shaded
Climate controlled
Afternoon Games
Roof closed for comfort
Complete shade coverage
72°F maintained
Evening Games
Roof may be open in good weather
Upper deck shaded
Lower bowl exposed when open
Shade Tips
Roof is typically closed for day games due to heat
October-November games may have open roof
Climate control maintains 72°F when closed
No sun exposure concerns when roof is closed
Monthly Weather Patterns
September
95°F 30% 10% rain
Very hot, roof closed
Enjoy climate control
October
82°F 25% 8% rain
Warm, roof may open
Upper deck preferred if open
November
68°F 30% 10% rain
Perfect weather, roof often open
Any seat comfortable
December
58°F 40% 15% rain
Cool, roof varies
Dress in layers
January
56°F 45% 20% rain
Mild winter
Light jacket if roof open
Seating Guide
Premium Seating Options
Club Levels
Flight Lounge
Sections 1-8
All-inclusive dining
Premium bar
Field-level views
Red Zone Club
End zone plaza level
Buffet dining
Private bar
Climate controlled
Seating Tips
Lower bowl 110-130
Best views, climate controlled
experience
Upper deck 401-408
Good value with full field view
value
Club sections
All-inclusive food and beverage
value
Flight Deck
Social atmosphere, standing room
experience
Budget-Friendly Options
Upper deck corners 401-408
Upper end zones 430-440
Standing room areas
Food & Drink
Signature Items
Sonoran hot dog
Carne asada nachos
Street tacos
Churros
Local Favorites
Four Peaks beer
SanTan Brewing
Carolinas Mexican Food
Pork Shop
Beer & Beverages
Four Peaks
SanTan
Budweiser
Modelo
Local craft selection
Local breweries: Four Peaks, SanTan, Huss Brewing, Arizona Wilderness