State Farm Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

State Farm Stadium holds 63,400 fans and is home to Arizona Cardinals (NFL). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

7 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Arizona time, no daylight saving).

When do the gates open at State Farm Stadium?

For NFL games, stadium gates open two hours before kickoff. Gate times for other events vary and are posted on the event listing page. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for State Farm Stadium?

No. A roof covers the seats, so the aerial lidar we use only sees the roof, not the rows under it. State Farm Stadium has a retractable roof made of translucent Birdair fabric that glides on steel rails, and a retractable natural grass playing field that rolls in and out of the stadium on 546 steel wheels along 13 tracks in about 70 minutes. Without the rows we can't measure sightlines or sun minutes honestly, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies.

Before you go

• Bags: Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12 in x 6 in x 12 in are permitted, including clear backpacks and fanny packs. Tinted bags are not allowed. Small non-clear bags no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in are also permitted. Exceptions for medically necessary items are allowed after inspection. Bag policy.
• Payment: State Farm Stadium is a 100 percent cashless venue. Cash-to-card and reverse ATMs are located on the Main Level at Sections 104 and 123 and on the Terrace Level at Section 416, with a standard ATM at Section 124.
• Getting there: Valley Metro light rail does not reach State Farm Stadium. Valley Metro bus Route 70 runs along Glendale Avenue near the stadium for a $2 fare. For Arizona Cardinals home games, Valley Metro operates a game-day shuttle connecting the Desert Sky Transit Center (79th Avenue and McDowell Road) to the stadium; this shuttle does not run for concerts or college football events. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverage containers such as bottles, cans, and thermoses are not permitted. Each guest may bring one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500mL (16.9 fl oz) plain bottle of water; sports drinks and flavored water are not allowed. Parents may bring plastic bottles of formula or milk for small children.

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