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Questions about State Farm Stadium

Short answers, pulled from the story.

How many Super Bowls has State Farm Stadium hosted?

State Farm Stadium has hosted three Super Bowls: Super Bowl XLII in 2008, Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, and Super Bowl LVII in 2023. The New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs were the respective winners.

When did State Farm Stadium open and how much did it cost to build?

State Farm Stadium opened on the 1st of August, 2006. The total cost of the project was $455 million, shared among the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority ($302.3 million), the Arizona Cardinals ($143.2 million), and the City of Glendale ($9.5 million).

Why is State Farm Stadium's grass field unique?

State Farm Stadium uses a natural grass field mounted on a tray that rolls in and out of the building on rails, allowing the turf to receive natural sunlight between games. The retractable roof, made of translucent Birdair fabric, opens in 12 minutes and is the first retractable roof ever built on an incline.

How did State Farm Stadium get its name?

The stadium opened in 2006 as Cardinals Stadium, then became University of Phoenix Stadium after the university paid $154.5 million for a 20-year naming rights deal in September 2006. The University of Phoenix terminated that agreement in April 2017 due to financial difficulties, and State Farm secured an 18-year naming rights deal in September 2018 that runs through 2036.

What is the seating capacity of State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium has a base capacity of 63,400 seats. For major events such as Super Bowls, college bowls, and the Final Four, the capacity can be expanded by 8,800 through added risers and portable folding seats.

Why did the Arizona Cardinals need a new stadium instead of staying at Sun Devil Stadium?

The Arizona Cardinals moved to Arizona from St. Louis in 1988 and played at Sun Devil Stadium as tenants on the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Being tenants denied them revenue streams available to other NFL teams, and plans for an earlier replacement stadium were derailed by the savings and loan crisis of the 1990s. Glendale ultimately won the site competition by promising $36 million in infrastructure improvements and 11,000 nearby parking spaces.