A suburban machine for spectacle—Eisenman’s football bowl wrapped around one of the most theatrical moving roofs in sports.
Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, USA.
Visitor Guide
If it’s non-game day, aim for a stadium tour: the roof and field mechanics are the real architecture; on game day, arrive early to watch the crowd choreography.
West plaza at golden hour for the full massing; inside, shoot up toward the roof trusses during a tour when lighting is on.
Stadium tours are sold and scheduled; book ahead and expect limited dates. Ticket office hours are posted by the venue.
The ‘building’ is basically a set of giant moving parts—roof and retractable field systems that make the plan feel like an engineering storyboard.
1–2 hrs (tour) / 4–6 hrs (event)
Design & Structure
Designed as event-infrastructure first: long-span roof structure + operable systems coordinated in BIM with heavy MEP and crowd-flow simulation; architecture is inseparable from mechanics.
Steel long-span roof, massive concrete seating bowl, and industrial-grade operable hardware—materiality is about durability and movement.
Remarkable for integrating long-span structure with operable roof and field—performance engineering disguised as entertainment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed State Farm Stadium?+
State Farm Stadium was designed by Peter Eisenman. It is located in Glendale, United States.
Where is State Farm Stadium located?+
State Farm Stadium is located in Glendale, United States. Its coordinates are 33.5275°, -112.2625°.
Can I visit State Farm Stadium?+
State Farm Stadium is a real building in Glendale that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.