The arena has 3,075 club seats and 87 luxury suites. Desert Diamond Arena has a seating capacity of 17,125 for ice hockey, 18,300 for basketball and about 19,000 for concert events. Since then it hosts concerts and other entertainment acts throughout the year. Owned by the City of Glendale and managed by ASM Global, Desert Diamond Arena is currently home to the Indoor Football League's Arizona Rattlers (since 2024) and was home to the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Arizona Coyotes from 2003 until 2022.
Located about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, the arena was built east of Arizona Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and on the north side of West Maryland Avenue at a cost of $220 million. Location in USA Show map of the United Statesģ3☃1′55″N 112☁5′40″W / 33.53194°N 112.26111°W / 33.53194 -112.26111Īrizona State Sun Devils men's ice hockey ( NCAA) (2015–2019, some games)Īrizona Ridge Riders ( PBR) (2022–present)ĭesert Diamond Arena (originally Glendale Arena and formerly Arena and Gila River Arena) is an indoor entertainment arena located in Glendale, Arizona, which anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion Westgate Entertainment District.
