Big changes are afoot for the home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, as the arena is set for its latest name change. With the Footprint Center signs being removed from the building, the venue now sits without a moniker, left temporarily with the placeholder: "PHX Arena." According to FOX 10, Suns officials confirmed yesterday that they are actively seeking a new naming rights partner.

While the arena awaits its new identity, Footprint will not be stepping away entirely. They are set to continue their relationship with the teams, albeit in a different capacity. "We were presented with a unique opportunity to reimagine and strengthen our partnership with Footprint to better align with their mission and commitment to sustainability and innovation," the Suns said in a statement obtained by FOX 10. The specifics of the new partnership focus on sustainability and innovation, but details on the new naming rights partner remain under wraps.

Since its opening in 1992, the venue has undergone various name changes reflecting a mix of sponsorships and corporate mergers. What began as America West Arena shifted to US Airways Center in 2006, following the companies' merger. It didn't stop there, as yet another rebranding took place ushering in the era of Talking Stick Resort Arena in the 2015-2016 season. Most recently, in the summer of 2021, it adopted the Footprint Center name, now set to change once again.

As the arena's name game continues, ABC15 reports that the Phoenix Suns have confirmed the hunt for a new partner. "We were presented with a unique opportunity to reimagine and strengthen our partnership with Footprint to better align with their mission and commitment to sustainability and innovation," Stacey Mitch, senior vice president of communications of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, told ABC15. With this development, the Phoenix Suns and Mercury look to kick off a new chapter, not just with a new name, but with an evolved partnership that underscores their commitment to sustainable practices.

For fans and visitors, the immediate future sees the venue as PHX Arena – a temporary tag until the Suns and Mercury confirm a new title.