Scottsdale event guide
Cardinals Home Game Weekends
Pick an Arizona Cardinals home game at State Farm Stadium this season and build a Scottsdale weekend around it: Old Town on Saturday, the game on Sunday, a desert hike before you fly home.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick a game
- Choose your group size
- 2026–27 home games
Where to stay for game day
All Scottsdale staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Sat: Gardens & Old Town
Desert plants in the morning, then Old Town for dinner and a night out.
Garden · Morning
Trails through cactus and desert plants from around the world. Buy timed tickets online.
Restaurant · Dinner
Modern Latin food in Old Town. Book ahead for a group.
Nightlife · Evening
Bars and restaurants close together, so a group can walk between them.
Day 2 · Game: Game day
A slow breakfast, then the drive west to Glendale.
Restaurant · Brunch
Brunch at a restored 1950s hotel on the edge of Old Town.
Restaurants & bars · Before the game
Restaurants and bars next to the stadium, so you can park once and walk over.
Event · Afternoon
Check the stadium site for the current kickoff time, gates and entry rules before you leave.
Day 3 · Mon: Camelback Mountain
An early hike before you fly home.
Hike · Early morning
A steep climb on Camelback Mountain with views across the valley. Start early and bring plenty of water.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 20 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale outside rush hour.
Getting to the stadium
State Farm Stadium is in Glendale, about 40 minutes west of Old Town Scottsdale outside traffic and longer on game day. Leave early or book a ride.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Old Town Scottsdale keeps nights out easy, and it's about 40 minutes from State Farm Stadium outside traffic. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.
The scheduled home games are October 25 vs Denver, November 15 vs the Los Angeles Rams, November 29 vs Washington, December 6 vs Philadelphia, December 20 vs the New York Jets and January 3 vs Las Vegas. The San Francisco date is still TBD.
About 40 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale outside traffic. On game day, allow longer.
Its date hasn't been set yet. It will be added here once the NFL confirms it.