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The controversy-filled history behind Arizona's Super Bowl stadium

Valley residents were treated by officials as an afterthought to the potential economic boom the stadium was touted to produce, years of previous reporting shows.

Hunter Bassler

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Published: 5:00 AM PST February 6, 2023
Updated: 8:59 AM PST February 13, 2023

The home of Super Bowl LVII has a history full of controversy, despite it being one of the youngest NFL stadiums in operation.

The Arizona Cardinals waited nearly two decades to get a home nest to themselves. The creation of the stadium, however, ignited a long legal and economic battle that pitted Valley city officials against each other.

The cities' residents were caught in the crossfire, often treated by city officials as an afterthought to the potential economic boom the stadium was touted to produce. Local newspapers reported on the years-long mess the stadium's construction brought.

It's a long history the Valley shouldn't forget, especially as the Big Game comes to town.

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