r/phoenix • • 2d ago

Politics Phoenix 2026 Election Megathread

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Election day is coming up, so we're creating a discussion thread for questions about the propositions or other items on ballots.

You are welcome to share your views on any of the issues or candidates on the ballot for Valley residents.

Here are some links you might find useful:

Voting information for AZ

Ballotpedia AZ 2026

Maricopa County - what's on my ballot

AZ Mirror Voting Guide

r/Arizona election megathread

r/Tucson 2026 Election Megathread

If you have other links or info, leave them in the comments. We may add them to the original post.

Keep in mind that our political rules are in full force here, so only regular members to this subreddit will be able to comment. And any personal attacks on other users will result in a ban.

The purpose of this thread to to create a civil space to discuss the elections and trolls, fear mongering, or comments that offer little or no value will be removed.

Above all VOTE!


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Sports Annual list of Phoenix valley Sports bars and their out of state team followings

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This is the 4th year I’ve compiled this in the Phoenix sub and people find it very helpful - it’s an updated list of sports bars and respective teams in the Valley.
If you see closed bars or any teams with new/changed locations, please let me know and I will update the list accordingly. We have little representation of NBA/NHL/MLB teams so far, so feel free to add. We still need confirmed spots for the Jags/Texans/Falcons and stronger confirmation for the Buccaneers to complete the out-of-state NFL coverage. Also feel free to add any sport - golf/horse racing/NASCAR - as long as the bar has a good turnout for the event.
Updated with corrections and additions from the comments. Thanks everyone!
* Current team following, exact location or watch-party schedule needs confirmation.
NCAA 🏈
Big 10
Illinois: K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale
Indiana: Tavern Grille - Scottsdale
Iowa: Copper Door - Glendale, Cheers Tavern - Glendale, HiFi - Scottsdale, Hundred Mile Brewing - Tempe, Hob Nob - Chandler, Pub Rock - Scottsdale
Michigan: Hot Chick* - Scottsdale, Bonfire - Surprise, Four Corners Taphouse - Peoria, Casual Pint - PHX, Detroit Coney Grill - Scottsdale, Savvy’s Bar & Grill, Tom’s Watch Bar
Michigan State: The Bar - PHX, Wasted Grain - Scottsdale, K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale, Brick & Barley - Tempe
Nebraska: Moon Valley* - PHX, Clancy’s - Scottsdale, Arena Sports Grill - Scottsdale, Bonfire - Tempe and Surprise, Dierks Bentley’s - Scottsdale, Icons - Gilbert, Pub Rock - Scottsdale, Lookout Tavern - PHX, Charley’s Place - Glendale, Bleachers Sports Grill* - Ahwatukee
Ohio State: Bottled Blonde - Scottsdale, Good Time Charli’s* - Chandler, Backyard - Gilbert, Lazy Bird - Peoria, Upper Crust Pizza - PHX
Oregon: Well Bar - Scottsdale, El Hefe - Scottsdale
Penn State: Mother Tucker’s - Scottsdale, Brews Burger Joint - Gilbert, Oggi’s - Glendale
Purdue: R.T. O’Sullivan’s - Scottsdale
Rutgers: Boston’s - Tempe
USC: Balcony Bar - Scottsdale
Washington: The Rack - Scottsdale, RnR - Scottsdale, Joy Lush Club - PHX
Wisconsin: Loco Patron - Scottsdale
SEC
Alabama: Half Moon - PHX
Arkansas: Current location needed - previously listed at Arcadia Tavern
Auburn: Backyards - Scottsdale
Florida: Social Tap - Scottsdale
Georgia: R.T. O’Sullivan’s*
LSU: Brat Haus - Scottsdale
Mississippi State: Current location needed - previously listed at Arcadia Tavern
Mizzou: Frasher’s Smokehouse - PHX
Oklahoma: Backyards - Scottsdale, JT’s - PHX
Ole Miss: Current location needed - previously listed at Arcadia Tavern
Tennessee: Casa Amigos - Scottsdale, Red Zone Sports Grill - Glendale
Texas: Thirsty Lion - Tempe
Texas A&M: Boondocks - Scottsdale
ACC
Clemson: K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale, Philly’s - Scottsdale & McKellips
Florida State: Half Moon - PHX, R.T. O’Sullivan’s*
NC State: Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Scottsdale
Notre Dame (sorta ACC): Boondocks - Tempe, Tim Finnegan’s - Glendale
Pittsburgh: Attic Ale House - PHX
Virginia Tech: K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale
PAC 12
Washington State: Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Fountain Hills, Wicked Rain - Gilbert
Big 12
Arizona: Dirtbag’s - PHX
Baylor: K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale
Iowa State: The HUB - PHX, Bogeys - Tempe
Kansas: Backyards - Scottsdale
Kansas State: Pour Decisions - Scottsdale, Attic Ale House - PHX
Oklahoma State: Philly’s - South Tempe
Texas Tech: Uncle Bear’s - Mesa (Greenfield/Southern)
OTHER
Boise State: Sawtooth Bar & Grill* - Chandler (Idaho bar suggested in comments; Boise State following needs confirmation)
Central Michigan: Detroit Coney Grill - Scottsdale
Montana: Duke’s - Scottsdale
Montana State: Pub Rock - Scottsdale
North Dakota State: Philly’s - South Tempe, Union Grill & Tap - Gilbert, R.T. O’Sullivan’s - Mesa
NFL 🏈
49ers: Nando’s - Chandler, Brass Tap - Gilbert, Wasted Grain - Scottsdale, Varsity Tavern - Tempe, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Maricopa, The Bar Arcadia - PHX, Dave & Buster’s - Westgate, G57 - Glendale
Bears: Half Moon - PHX, Hob Nob - Chandler, Rosati’s - Avondale, Tukee’s - PHX, Moon Saloon - Peoria, Roadhouse - Cave Creek, Groggy’s - Mesa, Giligin’s - Scottsdale, The Bar Uptown - PHX
Bengals: 50 Shades of Rosé* - Scottsdale
Bills: Pullano’s - Glendale, The HUB - Mesa, Bottled Blonde - Scottsdale, Bonfire - Tempe/Surprise, Santisi Brothers - PHX, University Sports Bar - Tempe, The Pot* - Arcadia, McKenzie’s - PHX, ToScany’s - Chandler, The Bar* - Dove Valley
Broncos: Dierks Bentley’s - Scottsdale, Fletcher’s - Peoria, The Cabin - Peoria, Bonfire - Tempe/Surprise, Sawtooth Bar & Grill - Chandler
Browns: Cactus Jack’s - PHX, Rosati’s - Glendale, The Wanderin - PHX, Liberty Tavern - PHX, Pomeroy’s - PHX, Casa Amigos - Scottsdale, Toso’s - PHX, Gallagher’s - PHX (32nd Street & Baseline)
Buccaneers: Philly’s on Warner* - Ahwatukee
Chargers: Connolly’s - PHX, Native Grill & Wings* - East Mesa
Chiefs: Pub Rock - Scottsdale, Rooster Tavern - Scottsdale, The Gold Stallion - Gold Canyon
Colts: Bambino’s - Glendale, Attic Ale House - PHX
Commanders: Dave & Buster’s* - Desert Ridge, Feeney’s - PHX
Cowboys: Tailgaters - PHX, Final Round - Tempe, George & Dragon - PHX, Charlie’s - PHX
Dolphins: R.T. O’Sullivan’s - Mesa, Casey’s Woodshed - Tempe
Eagles: Rockbar - Scottsdale, Philly’s - Ahwatukee
Falcons: Still looking
Giants: Social Tap - Scottsdale, Pedal Haus - Downtown PHX
Jaguars: Still looking
Jets: Backyards - Scottsdale
Lions: The Bar - PHX, Wasted Grain - Scottsdale, Brick & Barley - Tempe, Detroit Coney Grill - Gilbert, Bonfire - Tempe, Doc & Eddy’s - Tempe (Detroit Coney Grill’s Scottsdale location reportedly has only prime-time NFL games during renovations this season; Gilbert still has the full package.)
Packers: Loco Patron* (all locations), Casey Jones - PHX, Stadium Club - Chandler, Peoria Pines GC, Buffalo Chip - Cave Creek, Clancy’s - Scottsdale, Irish Wolfhound - Surprise, O’Kelley’s - Mesa, DTC - Chandler, Pedal Haus - Tempe
Panthers: BKD’s Backyard - Chandler
Patriots: Charley’s Place - Glendale, Third Base - Chandler
Raiders: Hideaway Lounge - PHX, The HUB - Ahwatukee (Black Hole group’s reported new location), DTC - Tempe, Dave & Buster’s - Westgate
Rams: O’Kelley’s - Mesa
Ravens: K O’Donnell’s - Scottsdale, Fuzzy’s - Peoria, Bootleggers - Scottsdale, Oggi’s - Glendale
Saints: Angry Crab Shack - Surprise
Seahawks: Cheers Tavern - Glendale, Wicked Rain - Gilbert, Bowlero - Avondale, Fibber Magees* - Chandler, Goodwood - Scottsdale, Casa Amigos - Scottsdale
Steelers: Harold’s - Cave Creek, Lookout Tavern - PHX, Hot Chick - Scottsdale, Burg Sports Grill - PHX (Union Hills & 7th Street)
Texans: Still looking
Titans: The Rock - PHX
Vikings: Four Peaks - Tempe, Jupe’s - Mesa, Boondocks - Scottsdale, Tavern Grille - Scottsdale, Crooked Pint - Glendale
Soccer ⚽️
Arsenal: Yucca Tap Room - Tempe
Barcelona: Duke’s - Casa Grande, Joy Lush Club - PHX, Hungry Monk - Chandler
Bayern Munich: Edelweiss Biergarten - PHX
Celtic FC: The Desmond - PHX
Chelsea: O’Kelley’s - Mesa
Everton: Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen - Scottsdale
Fulham: O.H.S.O. - Sunnyslope
Leeds United: Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen - Scottsdale
Liverpool: Crown Public House - PHX, Hungry Monk - Chandler
Man City: Kettle Black - PHX
Man United: George & Dragon - PHX, Level 1 - Gilbert
Newcastle: O’Kelley’s - Mesa, Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen - Scottsdale
Phoenix Rising: Tombstone Brewing - PHX
Real Madrid: The Desmond - PHX
Tottenham: Fibber Magees - Chandler
USMNT/USWNT: Tombstone Brewing - PHX (American Outlaws)
USWNT: Title 9 Sports Grill - PHX (American Outlaws)
West Ham: Yucca Tap Room - Tempe
Serie A: K O’Donnell’s* - Scottsdale (previous advertising reported; current coverage needs confirmation)
NHL 🏒
Blackhawks: Paradise Lounge - PHX
Red Wings: Detroit Coney Grill
St. Louis Blues: Frasher’s Smokehouse - PHX
General hockey: Ice House Tavern - PHX, 18 Degrees - Scottsdale, Park Tavern - Gilbert, K O’Donnell’s* - Scottsdale
MLB ⚾️
Chicago Cubs: Moon Saloon - Peoria, Giligin’s - Scottsdale
Los Angeles Dodgers: Tom’s Watch Bar - Downtown PHX
San Diego Padres: Beer Barn - Gilbert
St. Louis Cardinals: Frasher’s Smokehouse - PHX
NBA 🏀
Still looking for current team-specific spots.
NASCAR 🏁
Roman’s Oasis - Goodyear
Formula 1 🏎️
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games* - Chandler
Twin Peaks* - Deer Valley
George & Dragon* - PHX
Racing Ritual* - suggested for selected races
Race schedules and early openings need confirmation with each venue.
Cycling / Tour de France 🚴
Cyclologic* - Scottsdale (has held watch parties in the past; future events need confirmation)
* Current team following, exact location or watch-party schedule needs confirmation.


r/phoenix • • 26m ago

News Phoenix’s oldest Chinese restaurant set to close

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Very unfortunate since I’ve only had the privilege to eat here once. Glad to see the usual costumers come here for the final experience and sharing their memories here.


r/phoenix • • 8h ago

Eat & Drink Best Chicken Katsu Curry in town?

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94 Upvotes

Really craving an authentic chicken Katsu Curry. Scottsdale preferably but I'm in central Phoenix often

What's your go to place!!


r/phoenix • • 22h ago

Party On Halloween costume contest for 18+

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337 Upvotes

Where can I celebrate Halloween in Phoenix that is going to embrace my radical costume and possibly have a contest worth entering?


r/phoenix • • 6h ago

Politics 'Ballotship' exercises prepare Arizona officials for mounting election-threat scenarios

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r/phoenix • • 7h ago

Things To Do Fall Fun & Spooky Delights Coming to Phoenix Parks

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Some fun activities in the City of Phoenix starting this weekend and going through Halloween. Check it out if you're looking for things to do!


r/phoenix • • 21h ago

Ask Phoenix Cobblestone stolen usage

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We found out this week that someone has added their vehicle to our cobblestone account and has been getting free car washes on our dime. We only found out as we were declined use of the car wash last week as the daily uses had been met. We live in Tempe and the usage was in Glendale, Suprise and Yuma locations, multiple times each week.
We never go to any of these locations.

Cobblestone have been less than helpful. They denied any refunds as “it looks like legitimate usage”. Requiring a police report before they will even look at their own security camera footage.

I managed to get a list of dates and locations for visits after arguing with the call center.

Have others had this? What do we do?


r/phoenix • • 1h ago

Ask Phoenix Any Recommendations for Stores in the Valley that Offer Headphone Demonstrations? High End Headphones Anywhere?

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I've been scouring in the internet and really have only found Dedicated Audio up in Scottsdale that offers any sort of high-end headphone demos, but they only offer like a single brand...

Does anyone know of any shops that have at least a handful of different brands that also allow consumers to book headphone auditions/demos?

I am looking to drop $1-2k on a set of headphones but really want to compare several against one another and I don't see any real shops in a city of over 5 million people...


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Politics Teen running against former state lawmaker in race for Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court

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r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Eat & Drink Salad and Go returning?

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239 Upvotes

Does anyone know anything about this?


r/phoenix • • 4h ago

Ask Phoenix Japanese Pokemon card bulk bins/binders locally

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Hello! I've been hunting around the valley for Japanese Pokemon cards, and wanted to ask around for recs, particularly places that have bulk bins you can take some time with (not just glass cases of super pricey cards). I've found some places have a decent selection of cards, but don't accept Japanese cards or just don't have a great selection of them. So far, the best place I've found has been Collector's Marketplace, where they have anywhere from like 4-6 bins of bulk Japanese cards, but I'm always on the lookout for more! Anywhere in the east valley (expanding this search to the broader phx metro area) is best for me. I appreciate any recommendations y'all have!


r/phoenix • • 5h ago

Ask Phoenix Custom Jewelry in Phoenix

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Anyone know where I can get a custom solid gold bail for my jade donut in Phoenix? Inspiration pic is below.


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Commuting Heads up: the 202 in the east valley is full of cops

191 Upvotes

From east Mesa to downtown Phoenix the 202 was full of cops. Be careful out there!


r/phoenix • • 17h ago

Eat & Drink Late night food options?

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I am from Tucson but travel to Phoenix often for events and concerts. I struggle to find anything decent to eat open past midnight and end up regrettably settling for something I really do not want. What are the best spots to hit up in Phoenix and Glendale areas?.


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Pets Cat care options for a month while I’m abroad? (Phoenix/Scottsdale)

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Hi everyone!

I’ll be traveling internationally for about a month and can’t take my cat with me.

She has a heart condition and needs daily medication, so finding a calm, loving, and reliable environment is really important to me. Traditional boarding isn’t ideal because she gets stressed easily.

She’s a sweet, curious girl who loves supervised leash walks outdoors, and I’d love for her to have some companionship rather than just occasional drop-in visits.

Has anyone used a trusted live-in pet sitter or found someone who takes cats into their own home for extended stays, preferably without other pets?

I’d really appreciate recommendations, experiences, and an idea of costs in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

Thank you! ❤️


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

General I saw Chris Isaak last night at the Celebrity Theater

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Chris is 70 years old and still puts on a great show! He played for almost 2 hours on the rotating stage. Great venue and great artist. This is my second time seeing him. Has anyone else seen him live?


r/phoenix • • 2d ago

Meme Whoever designed this area, has brought shame to their family

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1.5k Upvotes

This parking lot off 202 and A Gilbert is an absolute disaster. A strip of businesses share this narrow maze of a layout that would be congested and confusing enough with nothing else present.

Seems like a great location for not one, but TWO of the most chronically busy fast food joints. Traffic backs up so the highway exit is fucked, both drive thrus block traffic in the whole fuckin lot and people drive like absolute schmucks.

If a sinkhole opened up and swallowed this whole mess, it would be more conducive to traffic flow.

Whoever designed this and put a Chick-fil-A and In and Out here, I hope their socks are always soggy.


r/phoenix • • 2d ago

Weather 'Tis the season, y'all...

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580 Upvotes

Lines, lines, lines, yeah!! At every Discount.

Just be sure to be courteous and respectful not to cut or push in front of other cars waiting.


r/phoenix • • 2h ago

Living Here Phoenix, AZ: Do you feel autumn and winter coming even with the heat?

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I live in Buffalo, NY, and as beautiful as the autumn leaves are, there is a distinct depression that comes with autumn. I need to know if Phoenix feels that, too, even though you have high temperatures.


r/phoenix • • 5h ago

Ask Phoenix Why is Phoenix catching so much hate suddenly out of nowhere?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-4iAUVOCdY

Video for example. I get there are things not to like, like with any city, but am I alone in thinking that Phoenix is suddenly catching a ton of hate out of nowhere? Is it because of the recent news on the Colorado River bringing nationwide attention? Is it a botted/foreign influence operation?


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Eat & Drink Grain bowl recommendations

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I love getting grain bowls for lunch but am getting tired of my current rotation. I order a lot of chopshop, flower child, cava, tocaya, chipotle. What are some other fast casual places that offer bowls like this?
I like build your own as well as ones that already have a recipe. It doesn’t need to specifically be a grain bowl either, it can have any type of base like beans etc. I especially like if they have online ordering.
What places am I missing?


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

What's Happening? What happened last night on Mill? Saw about 40 police officers surrounding a house.

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Looked like a raid of sorts


r/phoenix • • 2d ago

Pictures Photos I’ve taken around Downtown Phoenix

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A random collection of photos I’ve taken throughout the years in Downtown Phoenix.


r/phoenix • • 2d ago

Pets Puppy dragged by light rail train recovering after emergency surgery

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