A$AP Rocky is bringing his Don't Be Dumb World Tour to downtown Phoenix for a one-night stop at the Mortgage Matchup Center on June 23. The arena date is the Phoenix stop on Rocky's summer North American run and will spotlight material from his newly released album. Fans and downtown businesses are already eyeing the late June show for its likely traffic and ticketing ripple effects.
The booking, listed for 7:30 p.m. on June 23, was first reported locally by azfamily, which notes the date as part of Rocky's North American itinerary. That local notice follows the broader world tour announcement that rolled out across music outlets earlier in the week.
Tickets and presales
Artist presales are already underway, and the venue's event page encourages fans to sign up for artist presale access. The general public on-sale is scheduled for Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. local time, according to Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster lists the Phoenix performance at 7:30 p.m., and the venue notes that doors typically open roughly 60 minutes before showtime. Fans chasing presale codes are urged to register through the artist presale and ticketing platform links ahead of the public sale.
About the venue
The Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly Footprint Center and PHX Arena, sits in the heart of downtown one block from Chase Field and can hold up to 17,716 fans for in-the-round concerts, per its public listing. Wikipedia lists the venue's address as 201 East Jefferson Street and notes its history of naming rights changes. With nearby hotels and light-rail access, many concertgoers are likely to travel into downtown on transit or on foot.
Tour context
Rocky announced the Don't Be Dumb World Tour to support his fourth studio album, and music press outlets report that the North American leg begins in late May and continues through July before a Europe run in late summer. NME details the schedule and lists Phoenix among the U.S. stops. The run is Rocky's first major headlining trek in several years and follows the release of Don't Be Dumb earlier this month.
For Phoenix fans who want ringside seats, sign up for the artist presale through the venue or the official artist presale link. The Mortgage Matchup Center event page has presale and parking pass information. Expect heavy demand for this summer date and plan travel into downtown accordingly.
