Cardinals Break Ground on New Training Facility

The team's new 217-acre site in north Phoenix will include player-first facilities and mixed-use development.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Arizona Cardinals have officially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art training facility and business offices in north Phoenix. The $136 million, 217-acre site will feature three grass practice fields, a fieldhouse with a full-size turf field, an expanded locker room, and additional mixed-use development including housing and an entertainment district.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' current facilities in Tempe have become outdated, and the team's owner, Michael Bidwill, wanted to create a 'player-first, performance-first' complex that would also benefit the broader Phoenix community through the mixed-use development.

The details

The new facility is scheduled to open in 2028 and will sit on 30 acres of the 217-acre site, with the remaining land used for housing, entertainment, and other commercial purposes. The design will prioritize walkability, even in the Arizona heat. Players and team leadership are excited about the investment in their future.

  • The Cardinals officially broke ground on the new facility on February 19, 2026.
  • The new facility is scheduled to open in 2028.

The players

Michael Bidwill

Owner of the Arizona Cardinals.

Budda Baker

Safety for the Arizona Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“It is a multi-generational decision that we discerned. I wanted to make sure it was player-first, performance-first, and we leveraged the Cardinals headquarters to have the most greater good for the state of Arizona and the city of Phoenix as possible.”

— Michael Bidwill, Owner (team website)

“Everyone loves being in Arizona as a whole, and to have a state-of-the-art facility like this will only do great things for the community, but also for the players. Investing into our futures is definitely exciting.”

— Budda Baker, Safety (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

The Cardinals will continue the development process, with the new facility scheduled to open in 2028.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' investment in a new, state-of-the-art training facility and mixed-use development demonstrates their commitment to both player performance and community engagement in the Phoenix area.