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Phoenix, Arizona
Pre-season Game #1:
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals
August 12, 2006, 4:05 PM
Final Score: Arizona 21, Pittsburgh 13
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Game Information:
- Arizona Cardinals Game Tickets
- Arizona Cardinals Glendale Stadium
- Arizona Cardinals Tailgating
- About the Arizona Cardinals
Steelers fans will use this as an opportunity to get acquainted with Cardinals stadium. The Steelers will play the Cardinals again in the 2007 regular season and Cardinals Stadium will be the host for Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008.
Arizona Cardinals Game Tickets:
| The game is a box office sellout, a new position
for the Cardinals, who were last in the NFL in attendance last season.
Interest in Steelers Cardinals tickets is high because of the interest
of Pittsburgh Steelers fans and because it is the 1st game in the
Cardinals new stadium. E-bay and StubHub have significant inventories of ticket offers:
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Arizona Cardinals Glendale Stadium:
This game is opening day for the Peter Eisenman-designed Caridnals Stadium that boasts a retractable roof AND the 1st-ever retractable field in the United States. The stadium, located in Glendale on the west side of the Phoenix metro-area, will allow the city to continue to host national sporting events, including Super Bowl XLII and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, part of the Bowl Championship series.Fans who attended games at Sun Devil Stadium will appreciate being shielded from the sun and trading in bleacher-style seating for traditional stadium seats. Luxury seating options, such as suites and club seats, which were non-existent at Sun Devil Stadium, wil have a significant presence at Cardinals Stadium. The new stadium will also boast many more options for food and merchandise, and of course, restrooms.
Arizona Cardinals Tailgating:
Everything you know about going to tailgating with the Cardinals is wrong! No more game day bar crawls along Mill Avenue in Tempe, the Cardinals have moved to the west side of Phoenix. The tailgate for the August 12 game will be the first, an opportunity for Steelers fans to be a part of establishing the new Arizona Cardinals tailgating traditions.
While we don't know what will actually happen, here are a few educated guesses:
Unlike Sun Devil Stadium, Cardinals Stadium will be surrounded by a significant amount of parking, approximately 14,000 spaces in close proximity. This will be much more accomodating to tailgaters than Sun Devil Stadium, particularly for evening games and late season games.
One promising feature of the site plan is The Great Lawn at Sportsman's Park, located from 95th Avenue to the 101 Loop at the Southwestern corner of the stadium. This wide-open grassy space is being billed as tailgate central and promises to be a comfortable gathering point for fans before the game, and the Cardinals plan to host pre-game entertainment and vendors.
Keep in mind that the Arizona Cardinals have banned grills in the parking lots around Glendale Stadium. Gas and electric grills will be allowed in Sportsman's Park. Charcoal grills are prohibited. It is unclear how strictly this policy will be enforced.
Finally, as the development of the Westgate City Center develops, it promises to become a vibrant game day atmosphere similar to that found at Station Square in Pittsburgh.
About The Arizona Cardinals:
Coach: Dennis Green2006 Record: 5 wins 11 losses
Key Off Season Acquisitions: Edgerrin James, Matt Leinhart
With a new stadium, a former Heisman Trophy winning draft pick and Edgerrin James to complement talented young receivers, there is new optimism for a franchise that hopes to establish a new identity in 2006.
After being last in the NFL in home attendance by more than 100,000 fans in 2005, the Cardinals have sold out every game for 2006 and have established a waiting list for season tickets.
The Cardinals are one of the NFL's oldest and least successful franchises with a record of 451 wins and 648 losses, a .413 winning percentage that is only better than the Atlanta Falcons (.408), New Orleans Saints (.401), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (.393). The Cardinals have called Chicago, St. Louis and Phoenix home since their beginning in 1920.
In 1944, The Cardinals and Steelers combined their teams because of a shortage of players due to WWII. "Card Pitt" as they were known split their home games between Chicago and Forbes Field, going 0-10.
The Steelers last visit to Arizona was on November 30, 1997, a 26-20 Overtime victory for the Steelers.
Under the scheduling formula, the Steelers will visit Arizona again during the 2007 regular season.
Phoenix, AZ, Information:
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the 6th largest city in the United States. In addition to the Cardinals, Phoenix is the home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns, NHL's Phoenix Coyotes, and Major League Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks.Getting There:
By Airplane:
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is a hub for USAirways and Southwest Airlines, and is served by Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, United, American, Delta, Frontier, Midwest, JetBlue, Northwest, Sun Country, Aero Mexico, ATA, British Airways, Hawaiian and WestJet.Getting to the Stadium:
Arizona
Cardinals
Stadium is located across Maryland Avenue from the Glendale Arena, home
of the Phoenix Coyotes, north of Bethany Home Road and South of
Glendale Avenue, between Highway 101 on the west and 99th Avenue on the
east. Those arriving from the North and South on 101 should
take
the Glendale Avenue exit and travel east on Glendale Avenue to the
stadium. Fans arriving from the east should take Glendale Avenue to 91st Avenue. Those arriving from the west should take Glendale Avenue to 95th Avenue.
Parking is accessible throughout the area between Bethany Home Road on the South, Glendale Avenue on the North, 91st Avenue on the East and the 101 Highway on the West.
Phoenix
Lodging:
To
most people, Phoenix hotels bring to mind one thing: luxury resorts and
golf. The summer season can be a great time to get a
great deal on a fabulous 5-Star result. Whatever
your taste, you'll find summer hotel rates in Phoenix to be the lowest
of the year. Try these great hotels:
Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Near Cardinals Stadium:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Glendale Peoria
Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Northwest-Glendale
Find a last minute deal:
Phoenix - Last Minute Packages!
Phoenix
Restaurants:
Close to the Stafium:During the 2007-2008 season,
the all new Westgate City Center
complex surrounding the Glendale Arena and Cardinals stadium could be
the place to party, but right now, the shops, restaurant, and luxury
hotel that will anchor the complex are all under construction. This
means interesting dining is at a premium in Glendale. In the mean time
try:
Arrowhead Towne Center. West Bell
Road and Loop 101, Glendale. More
than 15 restaurants in this regional shopping mall located across from
the Peoria Sports complex, spring training home of the Seattle Mariners
and San Diego Padres.
Phoenix/Scottsdale:
Alice Cooper's Town. 101 E.
Jackson St. Phoenix. Downtown near Chase Field.
Glam Rock and baseball collide at Alice Cooper's downtown bar
& restaurant.
Old Town Tortilla Factory. 6910
East Main Street, Scottsdale. My wife called the Pollo Margarita the
best chicken dish she has ever had. Consistently wins awards for
serving Phoenix's best margaritas.
Steeler Bars For
Steeler Fans:
Harold's
Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. The
sign on the door says it all: "Welcome to Steeler Country." Harold's is
home to a Pittsburgh Steelers fan club more than 600 strong. It's not
Arizona's Steeler Bar, it's Arizona's Steeler Saloon.
R.T.
O'Sullivan's, 1010 West Southern, Mesa. $2 Harps all day.
Steelers fans have been gathering here for more than a decade. Lots of
Iron City and good food on the menu. Catering to football fans is the
name of the game for this Mesa
institution. A Steeler bar for the East Valley.
Phoenix Area Attractions:
Golf:There are more than 200 golf courses in the Phoenix area with glamorous names like Troon, SunRidge Canyon and TPC. Summer offers the best opportunity to get on these name brand courses for a reasonable rate. The Phoenix Entertainment Book also includes more than 44 golf discounts, including buy-one/get-one greens fees.
Baseball: The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Florida Marlins August 11-13 at Chase Field, which boasts a swimming pool in center field. Get tickets at StubHub.
Gambling: Gaming is available at several area casinos based on Indian Reservations. Casino Arizona and Harrah's Ak Chin Casino are centrally located, and offer Las Vegas-style lodging, dining, and entertainment.
Other events:
Shakira, August 11. US Airways Center (get tickets)
Bill Maher, August 12. Celebrity Theatre (get tickets)
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2006 Schedule
Preseason:
8/25 @ Eagles 8:00 PM
8/31 PANTHERS 7:30 PM
Regular Season
9/7 DOLPHINS 8:30 PM
9/19 @ Jaguars 8:30 PM
9/24 BENGALS 1:00PM
10/1 Bye Week
10/8 @ Chargers 8:15 PM
10/15 CHIEFS 4:15 PM
10/22 @ Falcons 1:00 PM
10/29 @ Raiders 4:15 PM
11/5 BRONCOS 4:15 PM
11/12 SAINTS 1:00 PM
11/19 @ Browns 1:00 PM
11/26 @ Ravens 1:00 PM
12/3 BUCCANEERS 1:00 PM
12/7 BROWNS 8:00 PM
12/17 @ Panthers 1:00 PM
12/24 RAVENS 1:00 PM
12/31 @ Bengals 1:00 PM
8/12
@ Cardinals 4:05 PM
8/19 VIKINGS
8:00 PM8/25 @ Eagles 8:00 PM
8/31 PANTHERS 7:30 PM
Regular Season
9/7 DOLPHINS 8:30 PM
9/19 @ Jaguars 8:30 PM
9/24 BENGALS 1:00PM
10/1 Bye Week
10/8 @ Chargers 8:15 PM
10/15 CHIEFS 4:15 PM
10/22 @ Falcons 1:00 PM
10/29 @ Raiders 4:15 PM
11/5 BRONCOS 4:15 PM
11/12 SAINTS 1:00 PM
11/19 @ Browns 1:00 PM
11/26 @ Ravens 1:00 PM
12/3 BUCCANEERS 1:00 PM
12/7 BROWNS 8:00 PM
12/17 @ Panthers 1:00 PM
12/24 RAVENS 1:00 PM
12/31 @ Bengals 1:00 PM
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