Desert Diamond Arena is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility located at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. The arena anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion development Westgate Entertainment District, the "crown jewel" of sports and entertainment complexes.

Owned by the City of Glendale and managed by ASM Global, Desert Diamond Arena has a multitude of spectacular entertainment events annually. With two separate concourses on two seating levels, Desert Diamond Arena’s open concourses are fan-friendly and provide fans with a great view for any event. The Arena also features an intimate seating bowl that has all the modern amenities.

There are 87 luxury suites in Desert Diamond Arena, including two tower suites and 12 party suites that can accommodate large groups of up to 50 people. In addition, the Suite Level Club consists of 400 upscale seats with unique club and dining opportunities.

Desert Diamond Arena has hosted numerous world-class concerts and events since opening in December 2003. Some of the music industry’s top performers were welcomed to Glendale in the arena’s inaugural year including Prince, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Britney Spears, and Usher.

In addition to past awards, Desert Diamond Arena won the New Times “Best of Phoenix” award, as well as Facilities & Event Management Magazine’s Prime Site Award. The venue has hosted major acts and numerous sell-outs such as U2, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Motley Crue, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, and Eagles.

Many more A-list acts and major up-and-coming artists have played the venue as well, including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Sam Smith, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mayer, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.

Desert Diamond Arena has also hosted a variety of live entertainment in recent years including Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus, Smuckers Stars on Ice, Street League Skateboarding, Nuclear Cowboyz, Professional Bull Riding (PBR), and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). The arena has brought a number of family-oriented shows to Glendale including the likes of Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Nickelodeon Story Time Live!, Sesame Street Live!, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Cirque du Soleil.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences.  It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. 

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