Phoenix Sports Events in October 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in October 2026.

Updated: September 24, 2026
12 Sports Venues

Browse sports events happening in Phoenix and nearby areas during October 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Oct 1
Next Sports Event
$15
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Next Sports Event:
NL Wild Card: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)
Oct 1 · 3:30 AM · Phoenix, AZ
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Upcoming sports events in October 2026.
Upcoming Sports Events: 40
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    NL Wild Card: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)
    NL Wild Card: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)
    Chase Field • 48,686 seats
    Chase Field
    location85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $479Avg. price ~ $2520Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    National League Division Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    National League Division Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Chase Field • 48,686 seats
    Chase Field
    location85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $135Avg. price ~ $545Tickets Available: 37
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    National Teams
    Weekend Event
    International Friendly: United States vs. Mexico
    International Friendly: United States vs. Mexico
    State Farm Stadium • 78,603 seats
    State Farm Stadium
    location85301, 1 Cardinals Dr.  Glendale, AZlocation85301, 1 Cardinals Dr. Glendale, AZ, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $311Tickets Available: 6927
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Baylor Bears
    Mountain America Stadium • 56,232 seats
    Mountain America Stadium
    location85044, 500 E. Veterans Way  Phoenix, AZlocation85044, 500 E. Veterans Way Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 2409
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    National League Division Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    National League Division Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Chase Field • 48,686 seats
    Chase Field
    location85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $148Avg. price ~ $420Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Weekend Event
    Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa State Cyclones
    Desert Financial Arena • 14,000 seats
    Desert Financial Arena
    location85287, 600 E. Stadium St.  Tempe, AZlocation85287, 600 E. Stadium St. Tempe, AZ, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $21Tickets Remaining: 23
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  • Oct
    08
    2026
    Time TBA
    RODEO
    PBR: Team Series - 3 Day Pass
    PBR: Team Series - 3 Day Pass
    Desert Diamond Arena • 19,000 seats
    Desert Diamond Arena
    location85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue  Glendale, AZlocation85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue Glendale, AZ, US
    From $277Avg. price ~ $344Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Oct
    08
    2026
    7:45 PM
    Thu
    RODEO
    PBR: Team Series
    PBR: Team Series
    Desert Diamond Arena • 19,000 seats
    Desert Diamond Arena
    location85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue  Glendale, AZlocation85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue Glendale, AZ, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 2103
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
    Mullett Arena • 5,000 seats
    Mullett Arena
    location85281, 411 S. Packard Drive  Tempe, AZlocation85281, 411 S. Packard Drive Tempe, AZ, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 137
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball vs. Colorado Buffaloes
    Desert Financial Arena • 14,000 seats
    Desert Financial Arena
    location85287, 600 E. Stadium St.  Tempe, AZlocation85287, 600 E. Stadium St. Tempe, AZ, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $22Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    7:45 PM
    Fri
    RODEO
    PBR: Team Series
    PBR: Team Series
    Desert Diamond Arena • 19,000 seats
    Desert Diamond Arena
    location85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue  Glendale, AZlocation85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue Glendale, AZ, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 1996
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
    Mullett Arena • 5,000 seats
    Mullett Arena
    location85281, 411 S. Packard Drive  Tempe, AZlocation85281, 411 S. Packard Drive Tempe, AZ, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 145
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
    Mountain America Stadium • 56,232 seats
    Mountain America Stadium
    location85044, 500 E. Veterans Way  Phoenix, AZlocation85044, 500 E. Veterans Way Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 2263
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    6:45 PM
    Sat
    RODEO
    Weekend Event
    PBR: Team Series
    PBR: Team Series
    Desert Diamond Arena • 19,000 seats
    Desert Diamond Arena
    location85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue  Glendale, AZlocation85305, 9400 West Maryland Avenue Glendale, AZ, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 4367
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    United Soccer League Pro
    Weekend Event
    Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
    Phoenix Rising FC Stadium - Phoenix
    Phoenix Rising FC Stadium - Phoenix
    location85034, 3801 E Washington Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85034, 3801 E Washington Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 1842
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    RODEO
    Weekend Event
    8 Seconds Rodeo
    Buck-N Rodeo Grounds
    Buck-N Rodeo Grounds
    location85226, 5244 S 48th Street  Chandler, AZlocation85226, 5244 S 48th Street Chandler, AZ, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NBA)
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    NBA Preseason: Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs
    Mortgage Matchup Center • 18,055 seats
    Mortgage Matchup Center
    location85004, 201 East Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 201 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $6Avg. price ~ $357Tickets Available: 2967
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Arizona Christian Firestorm vs. Eastern Oregon Mountaineers
    ACU Football Field
    ACU Football Field
    location85306, 1 W Firestorm Way  Glendale, AZlocation85306, 1 W Firestorm Way Glendale, AZ, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    National League Championship Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    National League Championship Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Chase Field • 48,686 seats
    Chase Field
    location85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $863Avg. price ~ $2824Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Weekend Event
    Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball vs. TCU Horned Frogs
    Desert Financial Arena • 14,000 seats
    Desert Financial Arena
    location85287, 600 E. Stadium St.  Tempe, AZlocation85287, 600 E. Stadium St. Tempe, AZ, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $20Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    1:25 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions
    State Farm Stadium • 78,603 seats
    State Farm Stadium
    location85301, 1 Cardinals Dr.  Glendale, AZlocation85301, 1 Cardinals Dr. Glendale, AZ, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $380Tickets Available: 5625
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  • Oct
    12
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    National League Championship Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    National League Championship Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Chase Field • 48,686 seats
    Chase Field
    location85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street  Phoenix, AZlocation85004, 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, US
    From $959Avg. price ~ $2879Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball vs. Arizona Wildcats
    Desert Financial Arena • 14,000 seats
    Desert Financial Arena
    location85287, 600 E. Stadium St.  Tempe, AZlocation85287, 600 E. Stadium St. Tempe, AZ, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Remaining: 23
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Fri
    NASCAR
    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
    Phoenix Raceway • 67,000 seats
    Phoenix Raceway
    location85323, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd.  Avondale, AZlocation85323, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd. Avondale, AZ, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Available: 1245
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Featured Sports Events in October

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in October 2026.
ACU Football Field
Glendale, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Buck-N Rodeo Grounds
Chandler, AZ
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Chase Field
Phoenix, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 10
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 08, 2026
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Desert Financial Arena
Tempe, AZ
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 5
Next Event: Oct 04, 2026
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Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix, AZ
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Mountain America Stadium
Phoenix, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Mullett Arena
Tempe, AZ
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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Phoenix Raceway
Avondale, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Phoenix Rising FC Stadium - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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State Farm Stadium
Glendale, AZ
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Planning Your Sports Event

Tickets, seating, parking, and venue information.

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About Sports Events in October 2026

Sports events in Phoenix during October 2026 may include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and championship competitions across stadiums, arenas, and sports venues.

Sports Events in October FAQ

Sports schedules, tickets, venues, and event information for October 2026.

What sports events are happening in Phoenix during October 2026?

Browse football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, tennis, golf, and other sporting events scheduled throughout the month.

Are sports schedules updated regularly during October 2026?

Yes. Event schedules are updated regularly as leagues, venues, promoters, and organizers announce new events.

Yes. Event schedules are updated regularly as leagues, venues, promoters, and organizers announce new events.

Yes. Use schedule filters to browse games and sporting events happening this weekend and throughout the month.

Which sports are most popular during October 2026?

Popular events vary by season and may include football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, combat sports, racing, and championship competitions.

Can I compare ticket options for sports events in October?

Yes. Availability may include standard seating, premium seats, suites, VIP packages, hospitality experiences, and resale inventory.

Which venues host sports events in Phoenix during October 2026?

Events may take place at stadiums, arenas, ballparks, racetracks, sports complexes, and regional sporting venues.

Are family-friendly sports events available in October 2026?

Many sporting events are suitable for families, including baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and college athletics.

When should I buy sports tickets for October 2026?

Popular games and championship events often sell quickly, so purchasing tickets early may provide more seating options.

Sports Events by Month

Browse sports events throughout the year in Phoenix. Explore monthly schedules, venues, tickets, and upcoming sporting events.
January
Sports Events in January 2027
28 Upcoming Sports Events
February
Sports Events in February 2027
56 Upcoming Sports Events
March
Sports Events in March 2027
68 Upcoming Sports Events
April
Sports Events in April 2027
21 Upcoming Sports Events
May
Sports Events in May 2027
25 Upcoming Sports Events
June
Sports Events in June 2027
13 Upcoming Sports Events
July
Sports Events in July 2027
10 Upcoming Sports Events
August
Sports Events in August 2027
16 Upcoming Sports Events
September
This Month
Sports Events in September 2026
4 Upcoming Sports Events
October
Sports Events in October 2026
42 Upcoming Sports Events
November
Sports Events in November 2026
49 Upcoming Sports Events
December
Sports Events in December 2026
33 Upcoming Sports Events