Your Game Day Guide

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Homefield's Can't Miss Kickoff Tour, presented by Modelo, is hitting the road, but we don't need a map--we've got our Game Day Guide. We asked students, alums, and locals in America's premier college towns to help us plan the perfect campus trip.

Before we share our recs for your trip to Tempe, mark your calendars for Homefield's Can't Miss Kickoff tour stops, nestled in the heart of the action:

10/2 and 10/3: Find Homefield in Tempe, ft. guest hosts Master Tesfatsion and Brittany Graham

Friday, Oct. 2: Homefield Pop Up Powered by Rally House (21+)

Neon Spur (680 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281), 6 to 10 p.m.

  • Homefield x Modelo drink specials
  • Free koozies
  • ASU apparel pop-up shop, with FREE gift at purchase

Join us for an exclusive Homefield x Rally House pop up at the Neon Spur the night before Arizona State takes on Baylor. We'll have drink specials from Homefield and Modelo, a free gift with any purchase from the Rally House pop up and as always the collectable koozie! Once you're geared up be sure to capture your gameday fit with our Photobooth.

 

Saturday, October 3rd: Sun Devil Sundries with the Sun Devil Marketplace

Sun Devil Marketplace (660 South College Ave. Tempe, AZ 8528), 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We are partnering with our friends at the Sun Devil Marketplace to help you have the best game day possible. Any person who shops with Sun Devil Campus Store will have full, free access to our collection of goodies they might need but have forgotten for game day (like koozies, sunscreen, sunglasses, beads, pom poms, and more!).

Saturday, October 3rd: Homefield Pre-Game Party (21+)

Sunbar (24 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281), 4 to 7 p.m.

  • Game Day Drink Specials
  • Bar-Exclusive Discount Modelo Apparel

Get ready for the the game with Homefield with the first round on Homefield and Modelo ahead of the evening kick for Baylor @ Arizona State with an opportunity to shop our exclusive Modelo items!

When we aren't hosting our tour events, you'll find us out and about, taking in Tempe. The intrepid Homefield IRL team compiled a list of places to eat and things to do--a combination of your collective recommendations. We hope you find it helpful, even if you're an ASU alum (after all, you might not have needed family-friendly activities the last time you were on campus, you know?).

Family Activities and Landmarks

  1. "A" Mountain. The Hayden Butte Preserve is better known at ASU as "A" Mountain, a literal can't-miss landmark in Tempe. Each year, students paint the "A" white, signaling a fresh start for the school year.
  2. Legoland Discovery Center Arizona. Designed for kids aged 3-10, the Legoland Discovery Center is a family-friendly destination to let creativity run free.
  3. Papago Park. Papago Park is a great way to take in the desert scenery with the family, or see the Botanical Gardens or Phoenix Zoo.

Beloved Bars

  1. Neon Spur. Neon Spur is equal parts dive bar and destination. Modeled after a 1970s basement dive, this spot reimagines retro (something we at Homefield love, of course). Boocher's Kickoff Tip: Find us here for our pop-up on Friday, Oct. 2 with Rally House!
  2. Sunbar. Mixing great beats with great bites, Sunbar is your spot for the latest and greatest in electronic/techno/house music, plus curated live events. They've got something going every weekend, including when we'll be in town. Boocher's Kickoff Tip: Find us here for our pregame party on Saturday, Oct. 3!
  3. The Chill Room. For a non-alcoholic specialty bar with a great vibe, head to The Chill Room. Great vibes, live entertainment, and a curated selection of liquor-free libations.
  4. Devil's Hideaway. A fan favorite among students, visitors, and the community at large, Devil's Hideaway is a Mill Street staple. Josh's Tour Tidbit: We know Tempe and Mill Street have changed over the years. Find spots old and new all around Mill Street -- Devil's is just one spot to reminisce on the old days.

Food and Fare

  1. The Chuckbox. No frills, no credit cards, and no-nonsense food. Since 1972, the Chuckbox has been a beloved burger joint among Sun Devils students. Though Tempe may look different compared to the last time you were in town, this iconic institution remains. Josh's Tour Tidbit: It's still cash only, so prepare accordingly!
  2. Little Szechuan. Consistently rated one of the top Chinese restaurants in all of Arizona, Little Szechuan has served students and Tempe locals for 50 years. Boocher's Kickoff Tip: Check with the staff if you or your loved ones have allergies or dietary restrictions--they've got diet-friendly modifications so everyone can enjoy pan-Asian comfort food.
  3. Taco Chelo (Tempe). The Phoenix restaurant expanded to Tempe in 2024, bringing its inspired take on Mexican classics to ASU. You can stick with their tried-and-true tacos and tortas, or branch out for specials they only run at this location!

Coffee Shops

  1. Cartel Roasting Co. (Tempe). We'll let the website write up speak for itself on the coffee shop's self-described vibe: "Courtney Love and Neil Degrasse Tyson working on their cookbook "Forks Up"."
  2. Jasmine Jo and Rowan Tree. Need coffee? Need flowers? Need both? Jasmine Jo is an immersive experience no matter what, pairing a classic coffee shop with a flower shop.