The home of the Phoenix Suns will have a new ring to it.
Last night, footage appeared showing a rather visible change at the Footprint Center, the home of the Phoenix Suns. A big change is imminent in the Valley.
12News reporter Troy Lynch was informed that workers were seen removing the name signage from the front of the arena.
A new video shows a rather visible change at the home of the Phoenix Suns. https://t.co/d3YLZ2xsML
— FOX 10 Phoenix (@FOX10Phoenix) February 18, 2025
Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro later confirmed that a name change is coming to the home of the Suns.
Yes the arena is having a name change. https://t.co/NmAlPd4VmZ
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) February 18, 2025
Footprint, a local sustainability-based company, took over as the official naming partner for the Suns on July 16, 2021, during the 2021 NBA Finals. We all know what happened after the name switch in that series.
This will be the sixth name change for the arena since its opening in 1992.
- America West Arena (1992-2006)
- U.S. Airways Center (2006-2015)
- Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015-2020)
- Phoenix Suns Arena (2020-21)
- Footprint Center (2021-2025)
Suns Arena names in the past:
America West Arena (1992-2006)
U.S. Airways Center (2006-2015)
Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015-2020)
Phoenix Suns Arena (2020-21)
Footprint Center (2021-2025)
??? (2025-)— Zona (@AZSportsZone) February 18, 2025
Suns owner Mat Ishbia has not been shy when it comes to change since taking over. This was rumored during the offseason but has now come to fruition during the NBA All-Star Break.
What do you think the new name will be, Bright Siders? Let us know.
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