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New Name Coming to Suns Arena

Originally posted on Phoenix Suns on SI | By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Feb 18, 2025 12:05 PM ET

Some huge news surrounding the Phoenix Suns has come about in the last few hours.

The arena will be undergoing a name rights change - as the "Footprint Center" signage has been taken down in phases over the All-Star break, with the remainder of it to be taken down today.

Looks like there will no longer be a ‘Footprint Center’ in downtown Phoenix. The signage at the front of the arena was taken down recently, and workers tell me they’re taking the rest of the signage down today. #12News pic.twitter.com/NvIkjnYWXm
— Troy Lynch (@mrtroylynch) February 18, 2025

Arizona Sports insider John Gambadoro confirmed the impending change - which will be the sixth name the arena has taken on since opening in 1992.

The names of the past:

America West Arena (1992-2006)

U.S. Airways Center (2006-2015)

Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015-2020)

PHX/Phoenix Suns Arena (2020-21)

Footprint Center (2021-2025)

Footprint - a local company based on creating sustainable technologies - took over as the official naming partner for the Suns on July 16, 2021 - which was just one day prior to game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks.

There had been prior rumors that the two sides could look to part ways in the past, but now that case appears to be a reality.

Mat Ishbia has been going all-in on putting effort into making the franchise the best it can be ever since he took over as the governor just over two years ago - this could be another example of the mogul utilizing his business chops to get a better deal.

Yes the arena is having a name change. https://t.co/NmAlPd4VmZ
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) February 18, 2025

It ultimately remains to be seen what the new namesake will be - but rumors have stated that a new corporate sponsor stepped in with a substantial offer for the naming rights.

The next home game for Phoenix is next Thursday, February 27 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

This article first appeared on Phoenix Suns on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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