Welcome to the WNBA All-Star Fan Guide
The excitement continues to build as we near the highly anticipated WNBA All-Star Game. Downtown Phoenix will be a hub for a weekend full of WNBA-related activities. From watch parties to fan festivals, happy hours, and more, use the DTPHX WNBA All-Star Fan Guide as your roadmap to stay cool, be informed, and find your next stop!
Click on the button below for a print-friendly version of the fan guide which includes restaurants, arts and culture institutions, retail, heat relief locations, and a variety of other amenities within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center and Footprint Center. The printed guide will be available through the DTPHX Ambassadors as well as select hotels, bars, restaurants and retail locations.
WNBA All-Star 2024 “Know Before You Go”
The WNBA Events App is the ultimate personalized on-the-ground resource to take your experience to the next level with the most up-to-date information on event schedules, player appearances, product drops & more! Use it to register for the FREE WNBA Live 2024 event, July 19-20, at the Phoenix Convention Center, review “Know Before You Go” information, and access your tickets for WNBA All-Star events at Footprint Center.Download the app through Google Play or the Apple Store.
For more WNBA All-Star weekend information, visit mercury.wnba.com/allstar24/
Heat Relief & Mitigation: Best Practices for Staying Safe in the Heat
While you’re soaking up the sun and the energy of the city, it’s essential to stay cool and hydrated. During the WNBA All-Star 2024 weekend, the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation will deploy pop-up tents for volunteer operations, set up large evaporative coolers at heat relief stations, coordinate water provision with staff, and actively share safety information to ensure the well-being of attendees walking around Downtown and participating in the WNBA events. Their efforts aimed to mitigate heat-related risks and enhance public safety throughout the festivities.
Here are some tips to ensure you have fun while staying safe:
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Dress for the Heat: Wear lightweight, breathable clothes to stay cool. Protect your skin, head, and eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.
- Seek Shade and Cool Down: Take breaks in shaded areas or inside air-conditioned buildings, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
For more information, please visit www.phoenix.gov
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Parking + Transportation
There are more than 25,000 parking spaces Downtown. To find parking near your destination, check out ACE Parking’s handy SpACE reservation system to book your parking space ahead of time. Visit space.aceparking.com/wnbaallstar for more information and to reserve your parking space.
Click here to view a map of paid public parking garages within the Downtown area. In addition to public garages and surface lots, there are numerous parking meters, which are enforced from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, including weekends and holidays. For more information on City of Phoenix parking meters, visit phoenix.gov.
Valley Metro Light Rail + Buses
Valley Metro is making it easy to travel to the WNBA All-Star game at the Footprint Center on July 20th by providing FREE RIDES through the Valley Metro app for all Footprint Center event ticket holders. To take advantage of the sponsored rides program supported by Valley Metro, please show your event ticket when boarding for your ride.
For a comprehensive list of restaurants and retail near each Valley Metro Light Rail station, check out our DTPHX Light Rail Series blog posts here.
Park + Ride
These parking lot locations along the light rail route offer easy and efficient parking before hopping on the light rail or a Valley Metro Express Bus to get to your destination. The closest Park & Ride locations to Downtown are located at Central Ave./Camelback St. and 38th St./Washington St. For more information, visit valleymetro.org.
Scooters
The City of Phoenix has a city-managed micro mobility program in place with Lime and Spin. The scooters operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there are specific rules and regulations as it pertains to parking locations, boundaries, no-ride zones, age limitations, and more. For more information, visit phoenix.gov.
Waymo
Waymo’s mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. From moving people to moving goods, Waymo uses autonomous driving technology to get to new places sustainably and efficiently, 24/7, all through an easy-to-use smartphone app. For more information, visit waymo.com.
DTPHX Ambassadors
The DTPHX Ambassadors are an Enhanced Municipal Service delivered to the Downtown Core by Downtown Phoenix Inc. The mission of the Ambassadors is make a person’s visit to Downtown Phoenix safe, enjoyable and memorable.
Hospitality
Downtown’s roving hospitality team is on duty seven days a week, 365 days a year to help you — whether that means walking you to your car, handing out free water and sunscreen, or simply offering directions. Ambassadors are on-foot or bike in areas of high pedestrian activity. Look for the folks wearing orange shirts with “ASK ME” on the back.
Complimentary Hospitality Services Provided in the Downtown Core
- Restaurant Recommendations
- Entertainment Info
- Directions
- Umbrella Escorts
- Car Battery Jumps
- Parking & Vehicle Location Assistance
Contact the Ambassadors
Call: 602-495-1500
Email: ambassadors@dtphx.org
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
‘We’re in this Together’ Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Resource Guide
Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) is leading a grassroots community-driven campaign to shed light on all of the impactful work our city is doing to combat homelessness and the rising affordable housing deficit while simultaneously making it easier to navigate the wide array of services and resources readily available.
Whether you’re witnessing someone in need of services or want to learn about ways you can be a part of a solution, help is near because: We’re In This Together.
View the full resource guide by visiting dtphx.org/together
Bars + Restaurants
There are more than 230 restaurants or bars in Downtown Phoenix, nearly 80% of which are locally owned and operated. From high-end cocktail bars to casual eating and drinking destinations, there is a little something for everyone. For a helpful guide of late-night dining and drinking establishments, click here.