Sports & Recreation · Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty
Presented by Mortgage Matchup Center
- Date
- Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
About
When you purchase a ticket to a Mortgage Matchup Center event, you can ride the Valley Metro Light Rail at no cost for four (4) hours prior to the event through the end of the transit day. With an increased focus on secure, contactless entry, mobile tickets will be required. All tickets will be delivered electronically with no exceptions, therefore will call is no longer available. All tickets are available via the Ticketmaster app or the Suns-Mercury-Arena app.
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Outings in Phoenix

Start your evening with thoughtful Mediterranean-inspired wood-fired small plates at Pa'La Downtown. Afterward, slip into Pigtails Downtown for inventive craft cocktails in a lush, speakeasy-style setting tucked away nearby.
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Cost
- $45–$80
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends

Spend an afternoon delving into Phoenix's rich past, starting with the ancient Hohokam people at S'edav Va'aki Museum. Afterward, enjoy a unique and historic lunch at MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain before browsing through a treasure trove of books at Changing Hands Bookstore.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $20–$50
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends

Start your day with a draft iced coffee or breakfast sandwich at Copper Star Coffee, a beloved neighborhood hub built into a former gas station. From there, take a scenic drive south to Buena Vista Lookout in South Mountain Park to enjoy sweeping, panoramic views across the Sonoran Desert valley.
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Cost
- $5–$15
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends

Explore the Melrose District's vintage charm before indulging in a delicious dinner. Cap off your evening with craft cocktails in a speakeasy-style setting, perfect for a memorable date night.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $75–$150
- Ideal for
- Couples · Solo