The Arizona Coyotes continue their search for a new den.
A creditable source confirmed Wednesday that Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has put in a letter of intent to purchase 41 acres in Mesa for the team’s new home arena and potential and entertainment district site.
While an exact location has not been released, the site is reportedly located in northwest Mesa near Alma School Road and the Loop 202.
If successful, the Coyotes development will be the first privately funded sports and entertainment district in the state. The teams’ owner’s hope to have a site finalized by the first quarter of 2024, with plans for the arena’s completion prior to the start of the 2026-27 season.
The Coyotes released the following statement:
“The Coyotes remain committed to building the first privately funded sports facility in Arizona history and ensuring the Valley as the Club’s permanent home. In addition to this property in Mesa, the club will continue to explore other potential sites in the East Valley. We appreciate the tremendous support that we have received from many communities, elected officials, and community leaders who have expressed their desire to see the Coyotes remain in the Valley permanently. We would also like to thank NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly for their steadfast support of the Club’s efforts to find a permanent arena solution, and for their recognition that Arizona is a tremendous hockey market.
Our incredibly loyal and passionate fan base is extremely excited about our team and the incredible additions we’ve made this summer including Matt Dumba, Jason Zucker, Alex Kerfoot, Nick Bjugstad, Troy Stecher, Sean Durzi and the top prospect in the world, Logan Cooley.
In order to ensure that our fans and fans in waiting can experience ‘Mullet Magic’ and the most exciting environment in the NHL, the Coyotes are very pleased to make available a very limited number of single-game tickets starting this Friday, August 11.”
The Coyotes will remaining play their home games at the Arizona State University’s Mullett Arena this coming season, with a contract in place to stay at the Sun Devils’ hockey arena through 2025-26 while the arena is being built.
