Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty at Mortgage Matchup Center: The Group Game-Day Guide

The All-Star break is over, and the Phoenix Mercury come roaring back home on Saturday, August 1, 2026 to face the New York Liberty at Mortgage Matchup Center. It is a noon tip-off, a marquee matchup, and a downtown Phoenix scene worth dressing up for.

So skip the parking-garage spiral and the post-game shuffle to find your car. Roll up to the arena doors in a Jacob Transportation party bus and turn one WNBA game into a full day out.

Why a noon tip-off is made for a party bus

A 12:00 PM start means the whole day is still ahead of you. Your group can ride in, soak up the energy at the arena, and spill straight into downtown Phoenix afterward for lunch, drinks, or a rooftop view.

The Mercury opening the second half of their season at home draws a loud, sold-out-feeling crowd. Rideshare surges and one-way streets around the arena make game-day driving a headache — a private coach erases all of it.

Pickup is wherever your crew already is, from Scottsdale and Tempe to Chandler and Glendale. Climate control, premium sound, and room to move turn the commute into the pre-party.

Perfect for the whole roster of group types

• Birthday and bachelorette groups making a day of it
• Corporate and client outings that want zero logistics
• Friends and families coming in from across the Valley
• Season-ticket crews who are done fighting for parking

Your downtown Phoenix game-day plan

Before the noon tip, have your driver swing through a downtown brunch spot so the group arrives fed and ready. After the final buzzer, the night is yours — Roosevelt Row, a steakhouse, or a lounge are all minutes away.

Because your bus waits on your schedule, nobody is rushing to beat the crowd to a car. You leave when your group is ready, together.

Want to make it a true Valley day out? Pair the game with dinner in Old Town Scottsdale and let us handle every mile in between.

Booking your Mercury game-day ride

Our fleet ranges from sleek limousines for smaller groups to party buses that carry the whole section. Rates start at from $150/hr, with point-to-point arena transfers starting at from $500 and all-day experiences from $2,000.

August 1 is a Saturday in peak summer-events season, so the best vehicles book up fast. Lock in your ride early to guarantee availability.

Reserve your party bus or limousine today: call (602) 866-7777 or request your ride at /booking-inquiry. Tell us your group size and pickup city, and Jacob Transportation will build the night around you.