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Grandstand Arena & Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ

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About Arizona State Fairgrounds

Welcome to the Arizona State Fairgrounds, a permanent fairgrounds and exposition campus in Phoenix that hosts iconic events at two on-site venues: the outdoor Grandstand Arena and the indoor Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Whether you’re here for rodeos, large concerts, or community fairs, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats, plan your visit, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining.

Located at 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007, the Fairgrounds sit on a single campus with easy access to parking, transit, and local amenities. Below you’ll find essential information about seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth visit.

For trusted ticketing and time-saving options, we partner with reliable providers to secure your seats for the events you love. The Grandstand Arena accommodates up to 4,000 guests in an open-air setting, ideal for rodeos, dirt-track events, mud bogs, and more. The Veterans Memorial Coliseum on-site has a rich history of hosting major sports and entertainment. Explore the venue’s seating layout, parking details, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to enhance your experience at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
  • Venue type: Permanent fairgrounds/exposition center on a single campus, housing Grandstand Arena (outdoor) and Veterans Memorial Coliseum (on-site indoor arena).
  • Grandstand Arena capacity: 4,000 seats; open-air venue used for rodeos, dirt-track events, mud bogs, tractor pulls, and similar open-air events; map available on the venue page.
  • Seating chart/details: Grandstand Arena has a map image on its venue page and a 360° venue view is available for reference.
  • Parking: Official North Lot and West Lot (each around $15), plus Park N’ Ride from Phoenix College; parking entrances Monte Vista, Encanto, and McDowell entrances; two hours before gates open.
  • Transit: Free Phoenix College shuttle service to the Fairgrounds (five-minute cadence noted on the Know Before You Go page); rideshare drop-off/pick-up off Monte Vista and 19th Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004); Hyatt Regency Phoenix (122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004); The Westin Phoenix Downtown (333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004).
  • Notable events hosted: Arizona State Fair, Maricopa County Fair, and a variety of large-scale events in the Grandstand Arena; Veterans Memorial Coliseum on-site has hosted major sports and entertainment in the past (e.g., Suns games historically).
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of the core venue components is reported; on-site arena is the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (historic Suns home) and the Grandstand Arena continues to operate under the Arizona State Fair banner.