How to Watch a Copa America 2024 Match in Glendale, Arizona

Between June 20 and July 14, the United States will host the Copa America at 14 venues in eight different states. One of them is Arizona, which will host the oldest national team tournament in the world at State Farm Stadium.

It is one of the few stadiums that repeats from the 2016 edition and where you will be able to watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador; Colombia vs. Costa Rica and a quarterfinal match. Check all the tickets for all Copa América matches and discover all the options.

Hellotickets already has available the tickets for all the matches of the Copa America. The prices of the tickets depend on the stage of the tournament, the rivals to be faced and, above all, the location of the seats. Read the most complete guide to the 2024 edition where I tell you which matches you will be able to see in Glendale and many other interesting facts.

How to get tickets for Copa America 2024 in Glendale?

You can already buy tickets for the Copa America on the official website of Hellotickets. However, due to the fact that the calendar of the Copa America 2024 coincides with the American summer, and taking into account the 2016 edition, which also took place in the USA, a massive turnout is expected. Therefore, I advise you to buy tickets as far in advance as possible, especially considering that Glendale is hosting the Mexican National Team.

State Farm Stadium in Glendale will host a total of three Copa America games. The first two will be group stage matches and will pit Colombia against Costa Rica in Group D on June 28 at 3 p.m.

Also, Mexico, which has one of the largest immigrant communities in the world in Arizona, will also be in Glendale, so it is expected that the Tricolor will have a lot of support from Mexican fans who get tickets for the match against Ecuador. Mexico' s match with Ecuador will take place on June 30 at 5 p.m. to close out the third day of Group B play.

Glendale will also host one of the quarterfinal matches, which will pit the winner of Group D against the second-place finisher from Group C. The latter zone includes the United States among its participants, so the home team could play in the knockout stage at State Farm Stadium, one of the main venues for Copa America 2024.

Glendale's history at Copa America 2016

As is the case with MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, State Farm Stadium already played a starring role in the 2016 Copa America, when it hosted Mexico's win over Uruguay and the draw between Ecuador and Peru (opening round). However, it was also the venue for the third-place match, in which Colombia defeated the USA, so the stadium does not bring back the best memories for the locals.

Date and time of Copa América matches in Glendale

In principle, three teams have already secured their presence in Glendale: Colombia, Mexico and Ecuador. On the other hand, they will be joined by the winner of the playoff for sixth place in CONCACAF, which was decided in March in a single match between Honduras and Costa Rica in a neutral stadium. Costa Rica finally qualified.

Colombia

Colombia is a regular Copa America entertainer and comes into the competition after a creditable third-place finish in the last edition. It has a squad made up mostly of players from European soccer and will try to repeat the result of 2001, when it was champion for the first time. One chance to see this team is to buy tickets for Colombia against the winner of the CONCACAF playoff.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 23 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... one-time champion in the 2021 edition.
• Last result in Copa América... third in the 2021 edition.

Mexico

Mexico is the most successful CONCACAF team in the Copa América, although it has twice fallen short of the title and lost the final. In the 2024 edition, they will be looking to make a splash in the stadiums of the United States, their historical rival and one of the teams that dispute the leadership of their confederation. I recommend that you reserve tickets for the Mexico vs. Ecuador match.

• Number of participations in Copa América... 11 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... runner-up twice, in 1993 and 2001.
• Last Copa América result... eliminated in the first round in the 2015 edition.

Ecuador

Ecuador has grown a lot in recent years, especially since its first participation in a World Cup in 2002, and is, therefore, the mirror of many other teams. However, it has a pending task to fulfill a good performance in the Copa America and will try to do so with Moises Caicedo, one of the most expensive players in history. A good choice if you want to enjoy the competition is to buy tickets for the match of Ecuador against Mexico.

• Number of participations in Copa América... 29 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... fourth place in 2 occasions, the last one in 1993.
• Last result in Copa América... quarterfinalist in the 2021 edition.

Costa Rica

Nothing is impossible for Costa Rica after their surprise fourth place finish at the 2014 World Cup, in fact, they defeated Honduras in the CONCACAF playoff to reach the group stage. It has a squad that combines the experience of historical players with the talent of promising young players. You can enjoy Costa Rica vs. Colombia tickets at State Farm Stadium.

• Number of participations in Copa America... 5 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... quarterfinalist in 2001 and 2004.
• Last Copa América result... eliminated in the first round in 2016.

Glendale will host the Copa America at State Farm Stadium, a 63,400-seat venue that opened in 2006 and has been the site of several U.S. sporting events in recent years. Among them, it hosted three editions of the Super Bowl, the CONCACAF Gold Cup and three matches of the 2016 Copa America.

In addition, it is the stadium where the Arizona Cardinals, one of the most traditional and popular teams in the NFL, play their home games. On the other hand, State Farm Stadium is frequently the venue for music festivals, concerts and multitudinous shows, being one of the artistic epicenters of the Midwest of the U.S.

Note that during the 2016 Copa America it was the stadium that received the largest number of Mexican fans. The tricolor national team played a group stage match, as will happen in 2024, but, in addition, Arizona has one of the largest Mexican immigrant communities in the world. That's why I recommend you book your tickets for the Mexico vs. Ecuador game as soon as possible.

What are the best locations for State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium is considered an architectural icon of the region and is often cited as one of the top ten sports stadiums in the world. Much of its potential lies in the fact that it offers unobstructed views of the playing field from any part of the stands.

Comprised of four inner rings, the sectors from 101 to 248 offer the closest perspective, while the zones from 401 to 455 offer a more distant, but also clearer, view of the playing field. In addition, the upper section includes the most prominent boxes and stalls, which tend to be the most expensive seats in the stadium.

How to get to State Farm Stadium?

• By bus... you can get there from downtown Glendale on the 70 bus, which takes approximately 40 minutes.
• By car... you can get there from downtown on Glendale Ave in about 20 minutes.

When buying your Copa America tickets you have to keep in mind:

• Copa America coincides with the summer in the United States, which is part of the peak season in major cities across the country, so the influx of tourists will be high.
• Glendale is located about 20 minutes drive from Phoenix, the capital of Arizona and one of the main tourist destinations in the region, which will increase the influx of visitors.
• You should buy your tickets as far in advance as possible, which will allow you to secure your seat at the games played at State Farm Stadium and get better seats at more affordable prices.
• Keep in mind that in the United States the rates are not fixed, so if you buy tickets close to the date of the game you will pay a higher cost.
• Mexico will play in Glendale and Arizona is one of the states with the largest number of immigrants in this country, which will add more interest in tickets.
• Unlike other Copa America venues, in the case of Glendale there are no nearby stadiums where you can look for a second chance to see a game.

Consider that Glendale's proximity to the state capital will allow you to combine the Copa America games with the best tours of Phoenix and other nearby experiences, such as visiting Sedona and, from there, touring the Antelope Canyon and other rock formations for which Arizona is famous.

Keep in mind that summer is an ideal time to discover Arizona's natural wonders and to participate in adventure tours that will allow you to discover in all its splendor one of the most famous states in the United States for its landscapes and panoramic views.