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Bryan Adams is bringing his 2025 Roll with the Punches Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center, the venue formerly known as PHX Arena, in downtown Phoenix, with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
In announcing the tour, Adams issued a statement saying, “We’ll be playing all the classics, some deep cuts, and sharing some brand-new tracks from the forthcoming album.”
That album is “Roll with the Punches,” which hit the streets in August. And as promised, he’s been playing a handful of highlights from the new releases alongside such career-defining staples as “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.”
Here’s everything you need to know before you go to Mortgage Matchup Center.
Where is the Bryan Adams tour playing in Phoenix?
Bryan Adams is bringing the Roll with the Punches Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Who’s opening the Bryan Adams tour in Phoenix?
Bryan Adams will be joined by special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Can I still buy tickets to the Bryan Adams tour in Phoenix?
Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
How much are Bryan Adams concert tickets in Phoenix?
In late October, tickets were available starting at $61.55 at ticketmaster.com.
What time should I arrive for Bryan Adams in Phoenix?
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Bryan Adams setlist 2025: ‘Heaven’ and other tour songs
These are the songs that made the setlist when Bryan Adams brought the Roll With the Punches Tour to Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, Canada:
- “Can’t Stop This Thing We Started” (Solo acoustic, performed on B Stage)
- “Straight From the Heart” (Solo acoustic, performed on B Stage)
- “Kick Ass”
- “Run to You”
- “Somebody”
- “Roll With the Punches”
- “18 Til I Die”
- “Please Forgive Me”
- “Take Me Back”
- “It’s Only Love”
- “Shine a Light”
- “Heaven”
- “Never Ever Let You Go”
- “This Time”
- “Make Up Your Mind”
- “You Belong to Me” / “Blue Suede Shoes”
- “Twist and Shout”
- “One Night Love Affair” (Audience request)
- “The Best Was Yet to Come” (Audience request)
- “Here I Am”
- “When You’re Gone”
- “The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You”
- “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You”
- “Back to You”
- “So Happy It Hurts”
- “Summer of ’69”
- “Cuts Like a Knife”
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
- “All for Love”(Solo acoustic, performed on B Stage)
Can I bring water or food to Mortgage Matchup Center?
No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, although one sealed plastic water bottle is allowed per guest for Suns, Mercury and Rattlers games. Sealed water bottles may be prohibited for select concerts.
Mortgage Matchup Center bag policy: Can I bring a backpack?
Standard backpacks are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.
Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed as long as they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14 by 14 by 6 inches.
Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry.
What is prohibited at Mortgage Matchup Center for concerts?
The following items are not allowed inside Mortgage Matchup Center for concerts:
- Backpacks (with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance). Purses and diaper bags are allowed, provided that they meet the size requirements.
- Bottles, cans and coolers.
- Video and recording devices, including GoPros and Google glasses.
- Fireworks.
- Illegal substances.
- Laser pointers.
- Outside food and beverages.
- Whistles, horns or other noise makers.
- Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
- Computers and laptops.
- Halloween-style costumes may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when a guest is in their seat.
- Selfie sticks.
- Offensive clothing or masks.
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.
Can I bring a sign to Mortgage Matchup Center?
Banners and signs are allowed at Mortgage Matchup Center, but they must be constructed of flame-retardant material. Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded (e.g. poster board or cloth). Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.
Banners and signs must be hand-held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or Mortgage Matchup Center advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure. Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign. Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches.
Mortgage Matchup Center is a cashless venue
Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover during your visit.
You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the venue’s reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218.
Mortgage Matchup Center smoking policy
Mortgage Matchup Center is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside. Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking. Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected, so you do not want to take it to that limit.
Mortgage Matchup Center reentry policy
Reentry is not available for any games, concerts or events at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Mortgage Matchup Center lost and found
Contact a Mortgage Matchup Center staff member for assistance. Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office. Guests may also call the Mortgage Matchup Center Security department at 602-379-2055.
First aid at Mortgage Matchup Center
In the event of an emergency, notify any Mortgage Matchup Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.
Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events at Mortgage Matchup Center. First aid is on the main concourse across from Section 116.
Mortgage Matchup Center parking
Mortgage Matchup Center has more than 700 parking spaces, including parking for guests with disabilities. Parking prices vary by event. Call the Mortgage Matchup Center Parking Office at 602-379-2003 for specific information.
You can purchase parking at Mortgage Matchup Center and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com.
Mortgage Matchup Center driving directions
Mortgage Matchup Center is at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix.
If you’re coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale:
Take State Route 51 south to Interstate 10 East interchange. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.
If you’re coming from west/southwest Phoenix:
Take Interstate 10 East to Seventh Avenue exit. Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Mortgage Matchup Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
If you’re coming from east Phoenix:
Take Loop 202 west to I-10 west. Take I-10 west to Seventh Street exit. Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.
If you’re coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale:
Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Mortgage Matchup Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and First Street.
If you’re coming from the East Valley:
Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.
Valley Metro light rail to Mortgage Matchup Center
In partnership with Valley Metro light rail, Mortgage Matchup Center and the Phoenix Suns have established the Rail Ride Event program, which allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at Mortgage Matchup Center to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.
Valley Metro will recognize Mortgage Matchup Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
Two important things to know:
- You must have your event ticket on your person when riding light rail and must show your ticket to a fare inspector upon request. Failure to show a valid ticket can result in fines ranging from $50 to $500.
- Mortgage Matchup Center event tickets are good for light rail only; they are not valid as bus fare.
Is park and ride available?
Here’s a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:
Phoenix: 19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.
Tempe: Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.
Mesa: Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.
Where are Uber and Lyft at Mortgage Matchup Center?
There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (Mortgage Matchup Center Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher).
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com.
