Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Phoenix, December 6, 2026: both shows, parking and the ride
Scottsdale Sprinters’ short answer: Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays Mortgage Matchup Center, the former Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with doors an hour before each. Parking is in nearby garages bought ahead on ParkWhiz, and the drop-off is on 3rd Street. For a group, one chauffeured vehicle covers the show and the Christmas lights after it.
When is Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Phoenix?
Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on Sunday, December 6, 2026, twice: a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 p.m. show. Doors open 60 minutes before each, at 2:00 and 6:30 p.m. It is the 30th Anniversary Winter Tour, "Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More." Mortgage Matchup Center is the arena formerly called Footprint Center, at 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, the home of the Suns. Same building, new name: older tickets, maps and posts still use the old one. The arena describes the show as its reimagined winter tale followed by a second set with lasers, pyrotechnics and special effects, for an audience of every generation.
Where do you park for Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Mortgage Matchup Center?
In the garages and lots within walking distance of the arena, which it says to buy ahead through ParkWhiz. Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, so about 1:30 p.m. for the matinee and 6:00 p.m. for the evening show, and there is no in-and-out. Valet is not public: the arena reserves it for select guests and membership areas. Our Mortgage Matchup Center guide has the garages, the light rail and the full parking answer. Or skip the garage: a chauffeured group is dropped at the arena’s curb on 3rd Street and nobody walks back to a car in December.
Where is the drop-off for Trans-Siberian Orchestra?
The arena’s drop-off and pickup is on 3rd Street just south of Jefferson, at the green curb, and no vehicle may wait there. We unload there or where event staff direct, clear the curb, and come back when the group is together after the show. Rideshare pickups after an event are at 3rd Street and Jefferson, by the Phoenix Convention Center.
What bags are allowed at Mortgage Matchup Center for TSO?
Small clutches and crossbody bags are allowed; purses, medical bags and diaper bags are allowed within 14 by 14 by 6 inches with extra screening; standard backpacks are not allowed inside. Guests without bags, or with a clutch smaller than 4 by 6 inches, can use the Evolv express lanes, which the arena recommends as the quickest way in. Leave the coats and the shopping in the vehicle: with a booked ride, it waits for you.
Can we see Christmas lights after the Trans-Siberian Orchestra show?
Yes. The 3:00 p.m. matinee leaves the evening open for holiday lights: ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo runs 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Christmas at the Princess in Scottsdale opens at 4 p.m. on Sundays, both on December 6. Book the vehicle by the hour and it takes the group from the arena to the lights and home. For the 7:30 p.m. show, turn it around: the lights first, then the concert. Our holiday lights guide has each display’s 2026 dates, hours and drop-off.
Which vehicle fits a group going to Trans-Siberian Orchestra?
Our pick for Trans-Siberian Orchestra is the Ultra Luxury Party Sprinter, $250 an hour with a 4-hour minimum, seating 15. A VIP night takes the Maybach Jet Sprinter (9 seats), the Maybach Shuttle Sprinter or the Luxury SUV (Suburban); a friend crew takes the Limo Party Sprinter (12-13 Pax) or the Limo Party Sprinter (16 Pax); a big group takes the Party Bus (28 Pax) (28 seats). The Ultra Luxury Party Sprinter has fiber-optic lighting with eighteen modes, lasers and a fog machine, an ultra-premium sound system and a partition with an intercom to your chauffeur. The Limo Party Sprinter (12-13 Pax) is $175 an hour with a 4-hour minimum and the Limo Party Sprinter (16 Pax) is $175 an hour with a 4-hour minimum; the Party Bus (28 Pax) is $250 an hour with a 4-hour minimum. Every rate prices the whole vehicle, before tax, so one more rider does not change it. TSO is a family tradition for many groups: the Executive Black Sprinter seats 14 in reclining leather with room for coats, and the Mini Bus (24 Pax) seats 24 for the whole extended family. Reach the reservations team at (623) 986-6339 or reservations@scottsdalesprinters.com with the show, the pickup address and the rider count. Count riders for the ride home as well as the ride there.
Frequently asked questions
When is Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Phoenix in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix: a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 p.m. show, with doors 60 minutes before each.
Is Mortgage Matchup Center the same as Footprint Center?
Yes. Mortgage Matchup Center is the new name of the arena formerly called Footprint Center, at 201 East Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix.
Where do you park for TSO at Mortgage Matchup Center?
In the nearby garages and lots, bought ahead through ParkWhiz as the arena advises. Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, with no in-and-out.
Where is the drop-off at Mortgage Matchup Center?
On 3rd Street just south of Jefferson, at the green curb. No vehicle may wait there, so the chauffeur clears the curb and comes back after the show.
Can we do Christmas lights and TSO in one day?
Yes. The 3:00 p.m. matinee leaves the evening for ZooLights (5:30 to 10:30 p.m.) or Christmas at the Princess the same evening, in one vehicle booked by the hour.
