Phoenix Mercury's Home Arena Undergoes Multiple Rebrands

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The home arena of the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team has gone through a surprising number of name changes over the years, mirroring the team's own evolution. Originally known as America West Arena when the Mercury debuted in 1997, the venue has since been called US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Suns Arena, Footprint Center, and most recently, Mortgage Matchup Center.

Why it matters

The name changes reflect the shifting corporate sponsorships and branding strategies of the arena, but the venue remains the cherished home of the Phoenix Mercury and their passionate fans. Despite the evolving marquee, the arena's identity is deeply tied to the team's championship history and memorable moments.

The details

The Mercury's inaugural 1997 season was played at America West Arena, where the team found early success, reaching the WNBA Finals in 1998 and 2000. In 2006, the arena was rebranded as US Airways Center, a name it held for several years. In 2015, it became known as Talking Stick Resort Arena, coinciding with the Mercury's third WNBA title that year. The arena's name continued to change, becoming Phoenix Suns Arena, then Footprint Center, and most recently Mortgage Matchup Center in 2025 as the Mercury prepared to face the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals.

• The Phoenix Mercury debuted in 1997 at America West Arena.
• The arena was rebranded as US Airways Center in 2006.
• In 2015, the venue became known as Talking Stick Resort Arena.
• The arena's name changed to Phoenix Suns Arena in the early 2020s.
• In October 2025, the arena was renamed Mortgage Matchup Center.

What’s next

The Phoenix Mercury will continue to play their home games at the newly renamed Mortgage Matchup Center in the 2026 WNBA season, as they seek to add another championship to their storied history.