Mountain America Stadium
The Tempe home of Sun Devil football.
The Big 12 field guide · Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State
Sun Devil country, in the heart of the Valley. Explore ASU's Tempe roots, its school spirit and the venues that bring fans together.
SUN DEVILSArizona State football at the 2013 Pac-12 Championship ↗ · Photo: Clintus McGintus · CC BY-SA 2.0 ↗
- Home
- Tempe, Arizona
- Established
- 1885
- School type
- Public · Research
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 160,114
01 / Get to know the school
From a teachers' school to Sun Devil country.
Arizona State traces its beginnings to the Territorial Normal School, established in 1885 in Tempe. The institution grew from teacher education into a public research university with multiple campuses in metropolitan Phoenix.
This guide focuses on Tempe, where the main football and basketball venues sit close to campus. Use the official campus resources when planning visits to ASU's other locations.
1885
Began as the Territorial Normal School.
Tempe
The campus featured in this guide.
Sun Devils
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Sun Devils.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
Desert Financial Arena
The on-campus home of Sun Devil men's and women's basketball.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
Sparky. The Sun Devil mascot is a familiar presence at athletics events and university celebrations.
2
Territorial Cup. The rivalry with the University of Arizona is a central part of the football calendar.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Maroon and gold. ASU's colors connect its teams, fans and campus traditions.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Tempe.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
Explore the conference
Sixteen schools. A lot to discover.
Choose another campus to explore its school guide.
ArizonaTucson, Arizona
Arizona StateTempe, Arizona
BaylorWaco, Texas
BYUProvo, Utah
CincinnatiCincinnati, Ohio
ColoradoBoulder, Colorado
HoustonHouston, Texas
Iowa StateAmes, Iowa
KansasLawrence, Kansas
Kansas StateManhattan, Kansas
Oklahoma StateStillwater, Oklahoma
TCUFort Worth, Texas
Texas TechLubbock, Texas
UCFOrlando, Florida
UtahSalt Lake City, Utah
West VirginiaMorgantown, West VirginiaSources & content notes · Reviewed 2026-10-31
A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.