Golden State Warriors
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1 Warriors Way
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City
San Francisco
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Notes
Privately financed arena in the Mission Bay neighborhood; surrounded by the Thrive City retail/dining/entertainment plaza. Shared with the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries
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Phone
+1 888-479-4667 (general); Guest Experiences 415-213-4298; text line (833) CC4FANS
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State
CA
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Venue name
Chase Center
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Website
https://www.chasecenter.com
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Zip code
94158
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Parking
Cheapest
Third-party lots at 19th St/Illinois St (from ~$12) and 690 Tennessee St (from ~$11.75); cheapest overall is skipping the car — event ticket = free same-day Muni ride
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Guide url
https://www.chasecenter.com/plan-your-visit/transportation/parking/ (reserve at chasecenter.com/parking or via the Warriors + Chase Center mobile app)
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Accessible parking
ADA parking at both Mercedes-Benz Garage and Warriors Way Garage, first-come, first-served; pre-purchase ADA pass via Ticketmaster, arrive at 150 Warriors Way from Terry Francois Blvd in the rightmost lane and display placard
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Hours
Garages generally open 5 p.m. for weeknight events and 3 p.m. for weekend events; both close at midnight
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Overnight
Not permitted; both garages close at midnight
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Prepaid
Yes — both official garages require prepaid event-specific passes; they often sell out before game day
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Prices
Roughly $20–$60 per event; official Mercedes-Benz Garage from ~$27, 1800 Owens St from ~$50; budget third-party lots from ~$11–$15; prepaid passes on SpotHero/SeatGeek can start at $17–$20
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Public transport
Muni Metro T Third line (UCSF/Chase Center station) steps from arena; Central Subway, BART (transfer at Powell), Caltrain (4th & King), and San Francisco Bay Ferry all serve the area. Event ticket valid as free same-day Muni pass
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Tailgating
Not permitted in any Chase Center parking lots/garages; fans directed to Thrive City plaza for pre-game gathering
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Traffic
Warriors Way and 16th Street run one-way westbound toward garage entrances on event days; concurrent Oracle Park (Giants) events significantly tighten nearby parking and traffic — plan for extra travel time
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Types
Two official garages — Mercedes-Benz Garage (99 Warriors Way) and Warriors Way Garage (150 Warriors Way); plus nearby third-party lots/garages (1800 Owens St, 19th St/Illinois St, 690 Tennessee St, 74 Mission Rock St Lot A, 1000 3rd St, 2000 3rd St)
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From SFO, take BART to Powell St, then connect via Union Square/Market Street Station to the T Third / S Shuttle Mission Bay to Chase Center
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App
SFMTA / MuniMobile app; Warriors + Chase Center mobile app; BART, Caltrain, and San Francisco Bay Ferry apps
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Best option
Muni T Third line (free with event ticket, drops riders steps from the entrance)
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Bus routes
Muni bus lines 22, 48, 55, 78X (event express), and 79X operate during Chase Center events
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Fare
Standard Muni fare via Clipper card or MuniMobile app; same-day Chase Center event ticket is valid as a free Muni ride for the entire event day
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Ferry
San Francisco Bay Ferry from Oakland (Jack London Square) and Alameda, plus Golden Gate Ferry from Larkspur on Warriors game days, docking at the Mission Bay Interim Ferry Landing (Pier 48½), about a half-mile north on Terry Francois Blvd
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Nearest station
UCSF/Chase Center station (Muni Metro T Third line) on 3rd Street, directly adjacent to the arena
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Rail lines
Muni Metro T Third line (via Central Subway); connections from BART and Caltrain
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Tips
BART runs until midnight; last East Bay train ~12:26 a.m., last South Bay train ~1:02 a.m. Connect at Powell from BART to the T Third
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Walking distance
T Third UCSF/Chase Center station is steps (essentially adjacent) to the arena; Caltrain 4th & King is ~15–20 minute walk
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Muni Metro vehicles and stations are wheelchair-accessible; paratransit drop-off available at Terry Francois Blvd & 16th Street
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Cost
Free with same-day Chase Center event ticket (valid as a Muni pass); otherwise standard Muni fare
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Dropoff
UCSF/Chase Center station on 3rd Street; 78X stop on 16th Street near Illinois Street
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Frequency
Roughly every 10 minutes on event days
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Notes
There is no dedicated private team shuttle; transit-first arena relies on Muni event service
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Operator
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA / Muni)
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Pickup
Chinatown-Rose Pak Station, Union Square/Market Street Station, 16th St Mission BART (78X), and intermediate T Third stops
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Routes
Muni "S Shuttle Mission Bay" special-event trains run on the T Third corridor between Chinatown-Rose Pak Station and UCSF/Chase Center, serving all stops; Muni Route 78X event-day express bus runs from 16th St Mission BART to Chase Center
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Schedule
Event-day service runs approximately every 10 minutes along the Third Street corridor
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Bicycles
Overnight
No — Bike Valet operates ~1 hour before doors until ~1 hour after the event ends
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Rack locations
Free monitored self-park bike parking along the south side of 16th Street; additional public bike parking along 16th Street and Terry Francois Blvd. Staffed Bike Valet entrance on 16th St near the corner of 3rd St
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Secure
Yes — staffed/secure Bike Valet plus free monitored self-park bike parking
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Share cost
Bike Valet is free; Bay Wheels charged at standard Bay Wheels rates
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Share distance
Adjacent — Warriors Way / Terry Francois Blvd at the arena
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Share provider
Bay Wheels (Lyft)
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Share station
Yes — Bay Wheels station at Warriors Way / Terry Francois Blvd with electric and classic bikes
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Spaces
Over 300 permanent bike valet spaces (two tiers, including space for cargo bikes)
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Tips
Use the free staffed Bike Valet for secure storage; arrive early as it fills on busy event nights
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Valet
Yes — free, staffed valet open 1 hour before doors open until 1 hour after the event ends
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Available at both Mercedes-Benz Garage (99 Warriors Way) and Warriors Way Garage (150 Warriors Way), first-come first-served; pre-purchase ADA add-on via Ticketmaster
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Assistive listening
Available free at Guest Services kiosks at Portal 13 and Portal 52; valid ID held for the duration of the event
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Contact
Guest Experiences Team, 415-213-4298 or guestexperiences@warriors.com; in-arena text line (833) CC4FANS
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Dropoff
Paratransit/accessible drop-off and pick-up at the corner of Terry Francois Boulevard and 16th Street, entering via the East Entrance
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Fun fact
Guests can request a complimentary wheelchair escort at the Guest Services Station on the Main Concourse, at Portal 47, or by texting (833) CC4FANS
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available throughout the arena on all concourse levels
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Service animals
Trained service animals welcome; must remain on leash, tether, or harness at all times unless these interfere with the animal's work or the handler's disability
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible/wheelchair seating available in all ticket price categories based on availability; companion seating provided
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Food and vendors
Fun fact
The food program partners with local Bay Area restaurants and small businesses, with menus curated by Bon Appétit Management Company using local farmers and artisans
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Local
Che Fico, plus 2025-26 additions including The Waffle Spot, Swish & Sugar (with Mitchell's Ice Cream), Stacked Sandos, and Sarap Shop (Filipino); program emphasizes local farmers, food artisans, and Bay Area small businesses
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Notable stands
The Waffle Spot (waffle & fried chicken), Swish & Sugar (desserts), Stacked Sandos (Cali and Korean bulgogi cheesesteaks), Sarap Shop (Filipino), Che Fico (pizza)
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero, SeatGeek, ParkWhiz, ParkMobile; official parking via chasecenter.com/parking and the Warriors + Chase Center mobile app
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Signature food
Che Fico signature pizza (by the pie and slice); other Bay Area signature items from iconic local restaurants curated by the Bon Appétit culinary team
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Venue history
Architect
MANICA Architecture (design); Gensler (interiors); built by Mortenson/Clark joint venture; CAA ICON project management
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Construction cost
Approximately US$1.4 billion (privately financed)
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Famous moments
Hosted the Warriors' 2022 NBA Championship run and title clincher (the franchise's first title at Chase Center / in San Francisco); host venue for the 2025 Laver Cup; launch home of the WNBA Golden State Valkyries (inaugural 2025 season, dubbed "Ballhalla")
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Fun fact
The Warriors privately financed the entire $1.4 billion arena and complex — among the most expensive privately funded sports venues ever — after relocating from Oakland's Oracle Arena
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Opened
2019 (opened September 6, 2019)
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Original capacity
18,064 for basketball (19,500 for concerts)
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Original name
Chase Center (JPMorgan Chase naming rights from opening)
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Renovations
Samsung installed the NBA's largest center-hung LED scoreboard; ongoing annual food & beverage and premium-space refreshes (e.g., six new eateries for 2025-26). Major structural renovations: none to date (arena opened 2019)
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Venue details
Capacity
18,064
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; tailgating N/A — indoor arena. Located on the San Francisco Bay waterfront in Mission Bay
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Elevation
Approximately sea level (~10–20 ft; Mission Bay waterfront)
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Levels
Lower (Courtside/100-level), club/premium middle level, and upper (200-level) concourses across the bowl
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Premium
44 club/luxury suites, 32 courtside lounges, and 60 theater boxes; courtside premium suites include wine lockers/wine butler service. Single-event suite rentals reported between roughly $4,000 and $40,000
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Scoreboard
NBA's largest center-hung LED videoboard by Samsung — 9,699 sq ft of LED surface (about 82 ft 9 in x 52 ft 8 in), 24+ million pixels and ~74 million LEDs
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Shared tenants
Golden State Valkyries (WNBA, since 2025) and occasional University of San Francisco basketball; also hosts concerts and events (19,500 concert capacity)
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (NBA regulation 94 ft x 50 ft)
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