Cleveland Cavaliers
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1 Center Court
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City
Cleveland
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Notes
Located in downtown Cleveland's Gateway District at the corner of Ontario Street and Huron Road, adjacent to Progressive Field. Also home to the AHL's Cleveland Monsters
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Phone
(216) 420-2000 (main); Solutions Hub / guest services (216) 420-2200
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State
OH
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Venue name
Rocket Arena
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Zip code
44115
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Parking
Cheapest
Surface lots a 5-10 minute walk north/across Ontario St., or RTA rail with 7,000+ free park-and-ride spaces at outlying stations; compare advance rates on ParkWhiz/SpotHero
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Guide url
https://www.rocketarena.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking (printable map: https://www.rocketarena.com/assets/doc/Parking-Map-2026-0b7117e1c2.pdf)
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Accessible parking
Limited designated ADA spaces in Great Day Improvements Garage on a first-come, first-served basis; van clearance 7'6", van spaces available
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Hours
Great Day Improvements Garage begins accepting Rocket Arena event parking passes 3 hours prior to event start (4 hours for some Cavaliers games via RTA Walkway opening)
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Payment
License-plate-reader automatic billing (Metropolis/Vision Technology Platform at Great Day Improvements Garage); pre-paid via ParkMobile, ParkWhiz, SpotHero, LAZ; credit/debit and mobile pay
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Premium
Yes — Cavaliers, Monsters and Rocket Arena event parking passes available; pass holders use the climate-controlled bridge from Garage Level 3 directly into the arena
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Prepaid
Yes — advance passes via ParkMobile (rocketarena.parkmobile.io), ParkWhiz, SpotHero and LAZ Parking; advance purchase required for dual events with Progressive Field
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Prices
Event parking varies by event and populates dynamically at checkout; nearby reserved options start around $5 via ParkMobile, with most lots within two blocks $20+
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Public transport
Greater Cleveland RTA bus and rapid (rail) transit serve the arena from across Cuyahoga County; Tower City station connects via enclosed RTA Walkway. RTAnswerline 216-621-9500
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (no designated tailgating; downtown pre-game dining on East 4th St / Prospect Ave instead)
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Traffic
Arena sits 1/4 mile from I-90, I-77 and Route 2; E. 9th St. and Ontario St. exits congest pre/post-game. New 2026 traffic pattern makes Huron Rd. one-way eastbound and Prospect Ave. one-way westbound; post-game egress directs traffic west on Huron to Ontario
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Types
Two on-site garages (Great Day Improvements Garage [formerly Gateway East Garage] and JACK Cleveland Casino Garage, 3,300 combined spaces), plus numerous LAZ Parking garages/lots and private surface lots within a 5-10 minute walk
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Public transportation
Airport connection
RTA Red Line connects Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) directly to Tower City/downtown
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App
RTA website (rideRTA.com) and the RTA mobile app; RTAnswerline 216-621-9500
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Best option
RTA rapid (Red/Blue/Green line) to Tower City, then the enclosed RTA Walkway — fast, weather-protected and avoids parking
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Bus routes
Numerous RTA bus routes serve downtown/Public Square; call RTAnswerline 216-621-9500 or visit rideRTA.com for specific routes
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Fare
RTA standard fares; pay via the RTA's contactless fare system/mobile app or onboard. Confirm current fare at rideRTA.com
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Ferry
N/A — indoor downtown arena; no scheduled ferry/water-taxi service to the venue
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Nearest station
Tower City-Public Square station, roughly a two-block walk (connected directly via the enclosed, climate-controlled RTA Walkway)
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Rail lines
RTA Red Line, Blue Line and Green Line (rapid transit) all serve Tower City
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Tips
Park free at an outlying RTA rail station and ride in to skip downtown traffic and parking fees; trains are timed to depart after events
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Walking distance
~2 blocks from Tower City; the RTA Walkway delivers riders into the arena lobby weather-protected
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Shuttles
Cost
N/A — not applicable
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Dropoff
N/A — not applicable
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Frequency
RTA post-event departures are timed to event end; trains stand ready after games
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Notes
The enclosed 1,050-foot (some sources 1,000+ ft) RTA Walkway from Tower City Center food court to the arena lobby opens 3 hours pre-event (4 hours for Cavaliers games) and stays open ~3 hours after
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Operator
N/A — not applicable (Greater Cleveland RTA provides public transit)
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Park ride
RTA offers 7,000+ free park-and-ride spaces at rail stations across Cuyahoga County; ride the Red/Blue/Green lines to Tower City
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Pickup
N/A — not applicable
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Routes
N/A — no dedicated arena shuttle; RTA rapid transit/bus and the RTA Walkway from Tower City serve as the primary transit link
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Schedule
N/A — not applicable
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Bicycles
Rack locations
City of Cleveland / Cuyahoga County shared-mobility hubs (blue bike racks) are installed throughout downtown near the arena; specific on-site arena rack count not published
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Secure
The Bike Rack — Downtown Cleveland's full-service bicycle commuter center — offers secure indoor parking, lockers and showers downtown
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Share provider
Bird and Veo (e-bikes available 24 hours; e-scooters 3 a.m.–12 a.m.)
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Share station
Cleveland operates a dockless bike/scooter share via Bird and Veo (no fixed docking stations; park at designated hubs)
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Tips
Use the City/County shared-mobility hubs (blue racks) for orderly parking; The Bike Rack commuter center is a secure alternative for downtown cyclists
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Limited designated accessible spaces in the Great Day Improvements Garage (first-come, first-served); van spaces with 7'6" clearance
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Assistive listening
Amplification and hearing-aid-compatible devices available at the Solutions Hub (Street Level near Portal 1); real-time closed captioning on corner scoreboards and mobile devices
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Contact
Solutions Hub (216) 420-2200; Text to Assist for Deaf/HoH guests +1 (216) 379-4573; full info at rocketarena.com/guest-experience/accessibility
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Dropoff
Curbside wheelchair escorts available at the RTA Walkway Entrance on Ontario St. (call Solutions Hub (216) 420-2320 during events)
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Elevators
Elevators serve all levels of the arena (including Northwest Elevators to the Stratus Founders Level Sensory Room); passenger elevators in both on-site garages
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Fun fact
Rocket Arena offers real-time closed captioning of all public-address audio at Cavaliers and Monsters games on its four corner scoreboards — among the industry leaders in this accommodation
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Restrooms
All restrooms accessible — 22 men's, 22 women's, 2 gender-inclusive, plus 4 unisex/family restrooms; suites have accessible restrooms. Wheelchair-height tables in both food courts
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Sensory
Partnered with KultureCity; sensory bags, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, light-sensitivity glasses; a Sensory Pod (Sherwin Williams Atrium) and a dedicated Sensory Room (Stratus Founders Level)
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible/companion seating available; purchase via the event page using the "Accessible" filter. All suites are wheelchair accessible
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Food and vendors
Craft beer
Saucy Brew Works Brew Pub, Bell's Brewery, Cleveland's Great Lakes Brewing, and the Loudville Budweiser Brewhouse overlooking the court
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Fun fact
The 2019 $185M renovation reorganized concourses into themed "neighborhoods" of food clusters, deliberately featuring Cleveland restaurateurs to showcase local cuisine
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Local
Michael Symon's Burger Joint, Elmore Smith's Smokehouse (BBQ, named for the ex-Cav), Quaker Steak & Lube, plus rotating local-chef stands (Cuban sandwiches, shrimp & grits, fried perch, banh mi bowls)
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Notable stands
Loudville Budweiser Brewhouse (upper deck, overlooks event floor), Symon's Burger Joint, Elmore Smith's Smokehouse, Quaker Steak & Lube, Saucy Brew Works Brew Pub
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkMobile, ParkWhiz, SpotHero, LAZ (parking, not concessions)
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Signature food
The "Big Cleve Burger" at Symon's Burger Joint (celebrity chef Michael Symon) — a burger topped with kielbasa, fries and cheese
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket
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Construction cost
~$100 million (approximately $217 million in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted LeBron James' Cavaliers era; the franchise won its first NBA Championship (Larry O'Brien Trophy) in 2016; has hosted NCAA men's tournament games, the Women's Final Four, WWE and the MAC basketball tournaments for 20+ years
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Fun fact
Before this building, the Cavaliers played in the suburban Richfield Coliseum; the downtown arena (as Gund Arena) was a major boon for the franchise when it opened in 1994
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Opened
1994 (opened October 17, 1994)
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Original capacity
~20,562 (current basketball capacity; original listed capacity ~20,562)
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Original name
Gund Arena (named for former Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund; held until 2005)
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Renovations
$185 million transformation completed in 2019 added a glass facade along Huron, wider concourses and expanded food/beverage; rebranded Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (then Rocket Arena in Feb 2025)
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Retired numbers
Cavaliers retired numbers include Austin Carr (#34), Nate Thurmond (#42), Brad Daugherty (#43), Larry Nance (#22), Bingo Smith (#7) and Zydrunas Ilgauskas (#11); the 2016 NBA Championship banner hangs in the rafters. (Confirm full current list with the team.)
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Venue details
Capacity
20,562
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; connected to Tower City via a climate-controlled enclosed RTA Walkway and to the Great Day Improvements Garage via a climate-controlled bridge
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Elevation
Cleveland sits ~653 ft (~199 m) above sea level
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Levels
Multiple levels including Street Level/main concourse, club levels (Huntington Club), suite levels and the upper "Loudville" 200 level
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Premium
Private suites (all wheelchair accessible with restrooms), Huntington Club Level, Foundation membership premium areas; suites bookable via SuiteHop
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Scoreboard
Center-hung "Humongotron" video scoreboard extending free-throw line to free-throw line, plus added corner videoboards over each corner displaying stats
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Shared tenants
Cleveland Monsters (AHL hockey); hosts NCAA tournaments, MAC basketball tournaments, concerts, WWE and family shows
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (convertible floor; ice sheet installed for Cleveland Monsters AHL hockey)
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