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Scottsdale & Phoenix events, December 2026: where to stay

Name: Phoenix Suns home game
Start: 2026-12-01T00:00:00-07:00
Location: Mortgage Matchup Center

13 source-confirmed dates across the metro, each with the organiser's own schedule and a suggested stay window. Official schedules last re-read October 13, 2026; they always control.

December brings football, basketball, arts and evening lights into one Scottsdale and Phoenix planning calendar. The Cardinals host Philadelphia on December 6 and the New York Jets on December 20 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl returns to the same venue on December 30 as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Use each organizer’s schedule for tickets, entry details and any changes to kickoff times.

Phoenix Suns home dates span the month, including the final two days of the year; check suns.com for current opponents and tip times before choosing an evening. Tempe Festival of the Arts runs December 4–6 along Mill Avenue, while ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo extends from late November into January. These events are separate outings, not a package or an included part of a home reservation.

For a group, compare The Sunkiss and The Scottsdale Social by sleeping arrangements and shared spaces. Each house has its own Guesty calendar, guest limit and house rules. Check current dates for your full stay rather than assuming an event listing confirms home availability, and review the official schedules again before you travel.

Published dates

What is actually on in December 2026

Grouped by organiser. Open the official schedule for kickoff times, ticketing and any change since our last review.

Phoenix Suns home games

Phoenix Suns official schedule

Dec 1 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 2 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 12 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-14 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 14 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-13 to 2026-12-16 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 23 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-22 to 2026-12-25 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 28 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-27 to 2026-12-30 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 30 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-29 to 2027-01-01 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 31 · tip time: see suns.comPhoenix Suns home gameMortgage Matchup CenterHome game in Phoenix. See suns.com for the current tip time and opponent.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-02 around Phoenix Suns home game. Availability is not confirmed.

Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

Official Fiesta Bowl

Wed Dec 30 · time: see official siteVrbo Fiesta Bowl — College Football Playoff quarterfinalState Farm StadiumCollege Football Playoff quarterfinal. Confirm tickets and kickoff time on the official Fiesta Bowl site.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-29 to 2027-01-01 around Vrbo Fiesta Bowl — College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Availability is not confirmed.

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Official Tempe Festival of the Arts

Dec 4–6Tempe Festival of the ArtsMill Avenue, TempeStay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-03 to 2026-12-08 around Tempe Festival of the Arts. Availability is not confirmed.

ZooLights

Phoenix Zoo

Nov 25, 2026–Jan 15, 2027ZooLights at the Phoenix ZooPhoenix ZooSeasonal evening event at the Phoenix Zoo. Confirm operating nights and entry times with the zoo.Stay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-11-24 to 2027-01-17 around ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo. Availability is not confirmed.

Arizona Cardinals home games

Arizona Cardinals official schedule

Dec 6 · 2:05 PMArizona Cardinals vs. PhiladelphiaState Farm StadiumStay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-08 around Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia. Availability is not confirmed.
Dec 20 · 2:05 PM MSTArizona Cardinals vs. New York JetsState Farm StadiumStay for it — opens the property finder with suggested dates 2026-12-19 to 2026-12-22 around Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Jets. Availability is not confirmed.

“Stay for it” opens the date finder with a suggested window — the night before through two nights after — and keeps your group size. It is a planning suggestion: availability, fees, minimum stays and house rules are confirmed on each home’s official booking page.

Which home fits

Where to stay: two Scottsdale group homes

Each home takes its own reservation. Compare dates and house rules separately on each booking calendar.

The Sunkiss

Sleeps up to 16. The play-focused choice. Five bedrooms — four kings plus a bunk room — with three bathrooms, a private pool and hot tub, a putting green, a fire pit lounge and an onsite sport court set up for pickleball and basketball. Best when the group wants to play at the house between a game day and a tee time.

View The SunkissThe Sunkiss websiteBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.Check current datesBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.

The Scottsdale Social

Sleeps up to 18. The gathering-focused choice and the larger of the two. Five bedrooms and nine beds, three bathrooms with two ensuite, a private pool, hot tub and putting green, lawn games and more than fifteen games indoors, plus driveway parking for four cars. Pickleball for guests here is offsite, not in the backyard.

View The Scottsdale SocialThe Scottsdale Social websiteBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.Check current datesBook direct on our Guesty booking portal: no Airbnb or VRBO service fees + 5% off.

Keep planning

The rest of the Scottsdale calendar

The Scottsdale Social Christmas and New Year’s stays
Scottsdale events hub — the full 2026–27 editorial calendar, live listings and seasonal guidance.
October 2026 dates — Published October 2026 Arizona home dates — Cardinals, Sun Devils and more — with official schedules and a suggested stay window for each date.
November 2026 dates — November 2026 Phoenix and Scottsdale events: Hondo Rodeo Fest, Cardinals, Suns, Canal Convergence and golf, with official schedules and group homes.

Trailstead Stays is not affiliated with any team, venue or event listed. Dates and times are from official sources as of Oct 13, 2026; confirm with the organizer.

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