Playboi Carti Phoenix Concert guide. Tickets, setlist, openers

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Playboi Carti will bring the Antagonist Tour with Ken Carson to Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 17.

This is the multiplatinum rapper’s first headlining solo tour since 2021, when his tour in support of the chart-topping “Whole Lotta Red” included sold-out concerts at The Forum in Los Angeles, Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Red Rocks near Denver.

The Antagonist Tour is in support of “Music,” Carti’s second No. 1 on the Billboard 200. NME found the album to be “as audacious as Carti himself,” going on to say it “cements his spot as rap’s feral frontrunner.”

With more than 3 billion streams worldwide, “Music” received 139 million first-day streams on Spotify, the highest debut of 2025 at that point in the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Playboi Carti concert at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Where is the Playboi Carti concert in Phoenix?

Playboi Carti will bring the Antagonist Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 17.

Who’s opening the Playboi Carti Antagonist Tour in Phoenix?

Playboi Carti will be joined by Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Homixide Gang and Apollo Red at Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Oct. 17.

Can I still buy tickets to the Playboi Carti concert in Phoenix?

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

How much are Playboi Carti concert tickets in Phoenix?

Tickets are $61.25 and up at ticketmaster.com.

What time should I arrive for the Playboi Carti tour in Phoenix?

Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Playboi Carti concert setlist 2025: Antagonist Tour songs

These are the songs that made the setlist when Playboi Carti launched the Antagonist Tour at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, as shared by fans online at setlist.fm:

“POP OUT”
“POP OUT” (Played again)
“OPM BABI”
“CRANK”
“COCAINE NOSE”
“OVERLY”
“CHARGE DEM HOES A FEE”
“K POP”
“LIKE WEEZY”
“GOOD CREDIT”
“HBA”
“Can You Stand the Rain” (New Edition cover)
“Timeless”
“WAKE UP F1LTHY” (Live debut)
“Stop Breathing”
“Rockstar Made”
“ALIVE”
“FOMDJ”
“EVIL J0RDAN”
“R.I.P.”
“ILoveUIHateU”
“2024”
“OLYMPIAN”
“FE!N”
“Type (Expletive)”

Encore

“Long Time” (Intro)
“POP OUT”

Can I bring water or food to Mortgage Matchup Center?

No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, although one sealed plastic water bottle is allowed per guest for Suns, Mercury and Rattlers games. Sealed water bottles may be prohibited for select concerts.

Mortgage Matchup Center bag policy: Can I bring a backpack?

Standard backpacks are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.

Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed as long as they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14 by 14 by 6 inches.

Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry.

What is prohibited at Mortgage Matchup Center for concerts?

The following items are not allowed inside Mortgage Matchup Center for concerts:

Backpacks (with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance). Purses and diaper bags are allowed provided that they meet the size requirements.
Bottles, cans and coolers.
Video and recording devices including Go Pros and Google glasses.
Fireworks.
Illegal substances.
Laser pointers.
Outside food and beverages.
Whistles, horns or other noise makers.
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
Computers and laptops.
Halloween-style costumes may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in seat.
Selfie sticks.
Offensive clothing or masks.

Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.

Can I bring a sign to Mortgage Matchup Center?

Banners and signs are allowed at Mortgage Matchup Center, but they must be constructed of flame-retardant material. Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded (e.g. poster board or cloth). Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.

Banners and signs must be hand-held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or Mortgage Matchup Center advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure. Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign. Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches.

Mortgage Matchup Center is a cashless venue

Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover during your visit.

You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the venue’s reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218.

Mortgage Matchup Center smoking policy

Mortgage Matchup Center is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside. Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking. Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected.

Mortgage Matchup Center reentry policy

Reentry is not available for any games, concerts or events at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Mortgage Matchup Center lost and found

Contact a Mortgage Matchup Center staff member for assistance. Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office. Guests may also call the Mortgage Matchup Center Security department at 602-379-2055.

First aid at Mortgage Matchup Center

In the event of an emergency, notify any Mortgage Matchup Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.

Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events at Mortgage Matchup Center. First aid is on the main concourse across from Section 116.

Mortgage Matchup Center parking

Mortgage Matchup Center has more than 700 parking spaces, including parking for guests with disabilities. Parking prices vary by event. Call the Mortgage Matchup Center Parking Office at 602-379-2003 for specific information.

You can purchase parking at Mortgage Matchup Center and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com.

Mortgage Matchup Center driving directions

Mortgage Matchup Center is at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix.

If you’re coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale:

Take State Route 51 south to Interstate 10 East interchange. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.

If you’re coming from west/southwest Phoenix:

Take Interstate 10 East to Seventh Avenue exit. Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Mortgage Matchup Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.

If you’re coming from east Phoenix:

Take Loop 202 west to I-10 west. Take I-10 west to Seventh Street exit. Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.

If you’re coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale:

Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Mortgage Matchup Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and First Street.

If you’re coming from the East Valley:

Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Mortgage Matchup Center.

Valley Metro light rail to Mortgage Matchup Center

In partnership with Valley Metro light rail, Mortgage Matchup Center and the Phoenix Suns have established the Rail Ride Event program, which allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at Mortgage Matchup Center to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.

Valley Metro will recognize Mortgage Matchup Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.

Two important things to know:

You must have your event ticket on your person when riding light rail and must show your ticket to a fare inspector upon request. Failure to show a valid ticket can result in fines ranging from $50 to $500.
Mortgage Matchup Center event tickets are good for light rail only; they are not valid as bus fare.

Is park and ride available?

Here’s a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:

Phoenix: 19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.

Tempe: Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.

Mesa: Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.

Where are Uber and Lyft at Mortgage Matchup Center?

There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (Mortgage Matchup Center Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher).

Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com.

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