Fans attending the upcoming Arizona Cardinals-Seattle Seahawks game at State Farm Stadium on Thursday night are advised to plan ahead due to expected heavy weekday traffic. The game, presented by State Farm, is scheduled for a 5:15 PM kickoff.
Parking lots at Sportsman’s Park and other game day areas will open at 1:15 PM. Organizers recommend that fans arrive between 1:15 and 3:15 PM for the smoothest experience. Traffic updates can be found at www.az511.gov or by calling 511. Details about parking and tailgating guidelines are available online.
A limited number of tickets remain for purchase, with all tickets and parking passes issued digitally. Fans are encouraged to have their digital passes ready before leaving for the stadium.
The Cardinals will debut their new Rivalries uniforms during this matchup, becoming the first team to do so as part of a program developed by Nike and the NFL. Arizona is one of eight teams participating in this initiative.
Main entrance gates open at 3:45 PM, while club gates open earlier at 2:00 PM. The Great Lawn, designed for pre-game tailgating and located on the west side of the stadium, also opens at 1:15 PM. Bands will perform three hours before kickoff on the Great Lawn Stage.
Heritage at Sportsman’s Park offers a patio beer garden with a specialty menu starting at 1:15 PM. The BetMGM Sportsbook, which opened as the first sportsbook in an NFL stadium, will begin operations at 10:00 AM on Thursday and features sports wagering amenities along with dining options.
Reservations for Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar can be made online.
The Arizona U.S. Marines will present colors as part of pregame ceremonies through the Veteran Tickets Foundation Color Guard.
This season’s home games feature a 50/50 Raffle benefiting four local organizations through proceeds from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation—SARRC, Barrow Neurological Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona, and Treasure House.
The Desert Financial Flight Deck opens at 2:00 PM offering food options via mobile concessions, shaded seating with an LED video wall showing early NFL games, a Kids Zone, and photo opportunities.
Over thirty new food items are available from local concession partners this season; details and photos can be found online. Express Mobile Ordering has been introduced via the Cardinals app to allow guests to order from their seats and pick up quickly from select locations.
The Rivalry Grill will offer Seattle Style Hot Dogs with Fries during this week’s game in specific sections (129, 235, and 420).
Fans are encouraged to update or download the latest version of the Cardinals mobile app presented by SeatGeek, Verizon & Lumifi for enhanced ticketing features and exclusive in-stadium options.
A Digital Ticketing Assistance team will be stationed near each entry point under white tents marked “Digital Ticketing Assistance” signage to help those needing support accessing digital tickets.
Paid parking adjacent to State Farm Stadium is available in advance; directions are provided online. A designated rideshare zone is located in the Black Lot on the south side of State Farm Stadium; more information about drop-off/pick-up locations is accessible online.
The main Cardinals Team Shop near Hyundai Gate 2 opens to ticketed guests at 2:00 PM with additional satellite shops throughout the stadium offering new Rivalries gear; all transactions are cashless.
A sensory room provided by Roman Empire Agency is available near Section 104 for individuals seeking a quieter environment during game day activities.
Bud Light Happiest Hour promotions begin when gates open (3:45–4:45 PM), offering discounts on select beverages inside State Farm Stadium at specified bars only during that hour.
All attendees must pass through security screening per NFL best practices; approved bags must comply with league policy regarding size and type—details are posted online along with prohibited item lists. Non-approved bags may be stored outside security perimeters for $20 per bag via cashless payment only.
“The Arizona Cardinals are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans at State Farm Stadium,” according to team officials regarding fan conduct expectations. Guidelines can be reviewed online alongside resources for reporting issues or requesting assistance via phone hotlines or through features within the official mobile app:
Game Day Phone Hotline: 623-433-7156
Game Day Text Message Hotline: Text your issue/concern, location & name to 623-400-2210
Cardinals Mobile App users can report issues under Gameday tab > Report an Issue
Media members covering Thursday’s event have access beginning at 1:00 PM via designated entrances.
All information related to game day procedures is also posted on www.azcardinals.com/gameday.
