Desert Financial Arena

Welcome to Desert Financial Arena, the proud home of Sun Devil Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, and Gymnastics teams. Originally opened in 1974 as ASU Activity Center and located in the heart of Tempe, this six-story, 14,000-seat indoor arena has witnessed historic victories, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments, as well as been home to legendary basketball players like James Harden and Briann January, wrestler Anthony Robles, gymnast Pam Godward, and most recently, the Big 12 Champion Volleyball team. Sun Devil fans can expect modern seating, great sightlines and an electric Game Day experience complete with: Concessions offering a variety of food and beverage options Merch booths to gear up with official ASU Sun Devil apparel VIP seating and premium experiences A multimillion-dollar video scoreboard Solar panels to help the University’s “Zero Waste” and sustainability goals, producing an estimated 775,740 kWh per year