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Desert football with late kickoffs to beat the heat and one of the more pleasant November climates in the country.

Desert football in a college town, with late kickoffs built around beating the heat and one of the best November climates anywhere.

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Stadium
Arizona Stadium
Capacity
50,782
Opened
1929
Conference
Big 12
How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

A mix of conference-carried windows and occasional national afternoon or night slots, with more exposure in years the team is ranked.

Conference network

ESPN and FOX family carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

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Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

  • Non-conference September games are the easiest tickets of the year; the ASU rivalry weekend is the price outlier.
  • Evening kickoffs are common in September and October specifically to avoid the worst of the heat, so plan a later dinner.
  • Secondary inventory is usually available into game week outside of the marquee home dates.

Where to sit

The bowl is open with mountain views out of the north end. The west side goes into shade first and is worth the small premium for afternoon games.

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Traditions

What makes a Arizona Saturday different

Bear Down

The program's motto and gesture, tied to the memory of a 1920s Arizona captain, is on the jerseys and in the chant after every score.

Zona Zoo march-in

The student section marches in as a group before kickoff and stays standing for most of the night portion of the schedule.

Tailgating

  • The mall on the north side of the stadium is the main tailgate area.
  • Shade structures are essential for anything before an evening kickoff.

A sealed water bottle and sunscreen matter more than any jacket for most of the schedule; save the layers for the rare cold night game.

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Travel and stay

  • Tucson (TUS) is 20 minutes out; Phoenix (PHX) is two hours with far more flights.
  • Late-season trips pair well with a day in Saguaro National Park.

Weather: Early kickoffs in September are genuinely hot with little shade in the lots; by November this is one of the most pleasant stadiums in the country after dark.

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Around the game

Beyond the stadium in Tucson, Arizona

  • Fourth AvenueThe shops and restaurant strip near campus is the standard pregame and postgame stop.
  • Saguaro National ParkA short drive on either side of the city and an easy add-on for a Sunday morning.

Rivalry weekends

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Arizona game-day packing list

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Stadium

Arizona Stadium

Capacity 50,782Opened 1929Tucson, Arizona

An open desert bowl on campus with mountain views out of the north end.

  • - Sun exposure is the real factor. The west side goes into shade first.
  • - Bring a sealed water bottle if the policy allows it; heat is the main complaint.
FAQ

Arizona questions

What channel is Arizona on?
A mix of conference-carried windows and occasional national afternoon or night slots, with more exposure in years the team is ranked.
How hard is it to get Arizona tickets?
Non-conference September games are the easiest tickets of the year; the ASU rivalry weekend is the price outlier.
Where should I sit at Arizona Stadium?
The bowl is open with mountain views out of the north end. The west side goes into shade first and is worth the small premium for afternoon games.
What is the weather like for a Arizona home game?
Early kickoffs in September are genuinely hot with little shade in the lots; by November this is one of the most pleasant stadiums in the country after dark.
Where should I tailgate at Arizona Stadium?
The mall on the north side of the stadium is the main tailgate area.
What is the best airport for a Arizona game?
Tucson (TUS) is 20 minutes out; Phoenix (PHX) is two hours with far more flights.
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