PHOENIX -- Beginning with the 2015-16 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns will play their home games at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community announced Tuesday a new naming rights agreement for US Airways Center, home of the Suns, Mercury and Arena Football League champion Arizona Rattlers.
American Airlines, the current naming rights partner and owner of US Airways, has elected not to extend its naming rights agreement beyond the 2014-15 season. The facility's naming transition to Talking Stick Resort Arena is expected to be completed before the beginning of the 2015-16 Suns season.
"Like Talking Stick Resort, this venue has become an iconic destination for entertainment in Arizona," said Diane Enos, president of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the owner and operator of Talking Stick Resort. "We have a shared commitment with the Phoenix Suns in building a sense of community in the Valley, and we are honored to help them provide a place for so many people to gather and celebrate."
The Casino Arizona Pavilion -- the arena's main lobby area -- will retain its name. Additional details on the provisions of the naming rights agreement will be released as the transition begins.
"We could not be more excited about our expanded relationship with Talking Stick Resort," said Phoenix Suns President Jason Rowley. "Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona has been a trusted and valued partner of the Phoenix Suns for many years. This naming rights agreement brings our partnership to a new level."
US Airways Center was known as America West Arena when it opened in 1992, then changed when America West Airlines merged with US Airways.
The Phoenix Suns operate and manage all aspects of the arena under a long-term agreement with the City of Phoenix, which owns the facility.
