Why is the AZ Cardinals new stadium named University of Phoenix and not a professional name, why a school name

Question

Can they afford a new name or what?

Answer 1

an agreement with University of Phoenix was made to become the team’s naming rights partner. It is the first time a National Football League venue has been named after an educational institution. The University will invest an average of $7.7 million per year for 20 years in exchange for naming rights

Answer 2

1. PNC Park: I have heard so many good things about it! Such a pretty park, with the yellow bridge and the Pittsburgh skyline in the background, and that river. My geography with names is bad right now, sorry. :) But it is a beautiful park, and it's a shame not many people see it, because the Pirates play there. But surely a dream for me to go there. 2. Fenway Park: Great place, with all of the history! Never seen the Big Monster or anything! Just to be in the oldest ballpark would be amazing! 3. Wrigley Field: Yes, I live only 32.1 miles away and it's the closest ballpark to me, but I have never been there! All of the ivy, the old fashioned stuff at the game, man that would be fun! And to be only a few miles away from The Cell would make it better! 4. Dodger Stadium: I have always loved the design of the lights in the outfield! I really like the placement of the stadium, and has been my favorite besides The Cell, because of how it looks. Don't know how it is in real life, but it sure should beat the Chicago weather! 5. Rangers Ballpark: I love the center field design, reminds me of a building and I love the architectural standpoint of it. It would be better for an April game though.

Answer 3

The Cardinals got 3 million dollars a year from the naming right of the stadium, that's why it's called University of Phoenix Stadium.

Answer 4

Corporate Money. They paid for the rights to advertise there(on the Stadium). Nearly every stadium/ arena has naming rights (that are up for bid)....its an auction like process, for the most part the highest bidder wins everytime. Thats why you have Food and beverage companies, airlines, auto makers, web based businesses, phone companies etc names on stadiums and arenas and bowl games. Just think about it, with names like The RCA dome in Indy, Minute Maid and Reliant parks in Houston, Monster Park and AT&T Field in San Fran, Coors Field in Colorado, Chase Field, Qwest Field, Bank of America Stadium, Fed Ex Field, McAfee Coliseum, Ford Field, and the New England Patriots' Gillette Stadium teams and corporations are "partnering" more than ever. With corporations paying to have their name displayed on an arena or stadium you'd think the ticket prices and concessions would be cheaper, but nah, thats too much like right.

Answer 5

The University of Phoenix is a business, and thus a professional name.

Answer 6

University of Phoenix sponsored the stadium...

Answer 7

Sports teams are selling the naming rights to companies is now big buisness. Companies compete to get thier buisness name as the name of the stadium. the "university of Pheonix" is one of the largest if not the largest buisnesses specializing in home education. They bought the naming rights as a means of advertising. Smart move, really gets thier name out there.

Answer 8

Because the "University of Phoenix" came up with the most money. They will also sell you a degree in any subject you want, as long as you can pay( you don't have to be smart or knowledgeable in the subject, just be able to pay their fees). Just another diploma mill.

Answer 9

The University of Phoenix paid 130 million dollars to name it and they don't even play there.

Answer 10

University Of Phoenix put up more $ than anybody else to build it. Money talks