{"id":272652,"date":"2025-10-02T19:34:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/272652\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T19:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:34:16","slug":"suns-mercury-arena-to-be-known-as-mortgage-matchup-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/272652\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns, Mercury arena to be known as Mortgage Matchup Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

The downtown Phoenix arena that is home to the Suns and Mercury has its next name, Mortgage Matchup Center.<\/p>\n

The Suns, Mercury and United Wholesale Mortgage \u2014 whose president and CEO is Suns owner Mat Ishbia \u2014 announced a 10-year, $115 million naming rights deal on Thursday. Mortgage Matchup is UWM\u2019s consumer-facing brand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited about this partnership as it represents two organizations that have natural alignment and a shared commitment to excellence,\u201d Ishbia said in a press release. \u201cThe Phoenix Suns and Mercury have a diverse, passionate and engaged fan base in sports that will allow us to make strong connections between mortgage brokers and consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The name\u2019s different. The energy isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

The home of the @Suns<\/a>, @PhoenixMercury<\/a> and more than 100 sporting and entertainment events a year will now be named @match_mortgage<\/a> Center. pic.twitter.com\/Qbgf9rGVcq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mortgage Matchup Center (@phx_arena) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Arizona Sports\u2019 John Gambadoro reported<\/a> there were four bidders for the naming rights.<\/p>\n

In addition to Suns and Mercury home games, the building is set to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Game less than a calendar year after it anchors the 2026 NCAA Women\u2019s Final Four.<\/p>\n

Signage for the arena\u2019s last sponsored name, Footprint Center, came down over the All-Star break in February, prompting news the organization was looking for a new naming rights holder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The building was known as PHX Arena<\/a> for the short time between rights holders.<\/p>\n

The Mercury will play Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Phoenix arena naming rights over the years<\/p>\n

Since its opening in 1992, the home of the Suns and Mercury has undergone a handful of name changes:<\/p>\n

\u2013 America West Arena (1992-2006)
\u2013 US Airways Arena (2006-2015)
\u2013 Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015-2020)
\u2013 Phoenix Suns Arena (2020-21)
\u2013 Footprint Center (2021-25)
\u2013 PHX Arena (2025)
\u2013 Mortgage Matchup Center (2025-present)<\/p>\n

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