Orlando Magic
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
400 West Church Street
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City
Orlando
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Notes
Indoor arena in downtown Orlando; owned by the City of Orlando and operated by Orlando Venues. Also home to the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) and Orlando Pirates (IFL)
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Phone
407-440-7900
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State
FL
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Venue name
Kia Center
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Zip code
32801
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Parking
Cheapest
City of Orlando first-come, first-served downtown garages/lots starting around $10 (e.g., Central Boulevard Garage, 55W Garage, Garland Avenue Lot)
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Guide url
https://www.kiacenter.com/directions-and-parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible parking available in the ThreatLocker Garage adjacent to the arena; all floors have direct elevator access to ground level and the 5th-floor pedestrian bridge. 1st and 5th floors are first-come, first-served; attendants direct guests to floors with elevator access
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Prepaid
Yes — reserved/pre-paid parking at ThreatLocker Garage (400 W South St.) and 520 W Pine St. Garage; purchases must be made by 5 p.m. the day before the event
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Public transport
SunRail (Church Street Station), LYNX buses, and LYMMO downtown circulator (free) all serve the arena area
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena with no dedicated tailgating lots
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Traffic
I-4 and SR-408 interchanges near downtown; Church Street and Hughey Avenue around the arena get congested pre/post-event
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Types
Reserved/pre-paid garage parking (ThreatLocker Garage, 520 W Pine St. Garage), City of Orlando first-come-first-served garages/lots, and complimentary on-street bus parking
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Public transportation
Airport connection
No direct rail from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to downtown; connection requires LYNX bus or rideshare/taxi (SunRail does not serve MCO)
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App
SunRail app, LYNX/golynx.com, and Moovit for real-time arrival info
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Best option
SunRail to Church Street Station (then short walk) or the free LYMMO Grapefruit Line
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Bus routes
LYNX bus routes serving the area include 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 36, and 40, plus LYMMO Orange Line (60) and Grapefruit Line (62)
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Fare
SunRail via ticket vending machines/SunRail app; LYNX buses via cash or LYNX PawPass app; LYMMO is free
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Ferry
N/A — indoor downtown arena, no waterway service
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Nearest station
SunRail Church Street Station, a short walk from Kia Center
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Rail lines
SunRail commuter rail (single line) via Church Street Station
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Tips
SunRail service is limited on evenings/weekends; check last-train times before late events. LYMMO is free and frequent for last-mile downtown travel
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Shuttles
Cost
Free (LYMMO is a no-fare downtown circulator)
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Dropoff
Same LYMMO Grapefruit Line stops near the arena
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Notes
SunRail and LYMMO are the venue's recommended transit/shuttle options
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Operator
LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority)
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Pickup
LYMMO Grapefruit Line stops serving Parramore, Kia Center, and Lake Eola
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Routes
No dedicated official arena shuttle; the free LYMMO bus circulator (Grapefruit Line) functions as the primary downtown shuttle to/from the venue
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Schedule
LYMMO Grapefruit Line runs roughly every 12 minutes during office hours, 16-20 minutes weekday evenings, 15 minutes Saturday, 30 minutes Sunday/holidays
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Bicycles
Share cost
Juice Bike Share charges up to about $8/hour, capped at roughly $25/day
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Share provider
Juice Bike Share (approximately 200 bikes across 30+ downtown locations)
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Share station
Juice Bike Share stations throughout downtown; nearest hub at 101 E Central Blvd, Orlando
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Tips
Use Juice Bike Share for short downtown trips; the City of Orlando installs free public bike racks throughout downtown
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking in the adjacent ThreatLocker Garage; all floors have direct elevator access to ground level and the 5th-floor pedestrian bridge
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Assistive listening
Available for loan at Guest Assistance stations on the north-end Terrace Level (Level 3, near section 111) and Promenade Level (Level 5, near section 219); a photo ID is required as a deposit
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Contact
407-440-7900; https://www.kiacenter.com/accessibility
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Fun fact
Complimentary wheelchair escort service is offered from point-of-entry to seat and back to point-of-exit upon request
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available throughout the arena (18 men's / 19 women's public restrooms total)
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Sensory
Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity; free sensory bags (noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, weighted lap pads) and a dedicated calming/quiet space available
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible and three-companion seats located throughout the arena at varied price points and views; filter via the blue wheelchair icon on Ticketmaster
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Food and vendors
Fun fact
The "4(or)7" menu prices items at $4 or $7 as a tribute to Orlando's 407 area code
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Local
Nauti Lobstah, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream, Black Rooster Taqueria (Michelin Guide-recognized), 4 Rivers Smokehouse (BBQ), and Gringos Locos Tacos, among eight "Certified Local" concepts
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Notable stands
"Orlando Table" Certified Local stands and the "4(or)7" value menu offering popular items at $4 or $7 (a nod to Orlando's 407 area code)
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkMobile (City of Orlando event parking); Ticketmaster for reserved garage parking
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Signature food
Local "Orlando Table" platform offerings; Nauti Lobstah's lobster roll (billed as the biggest in Florida) is a standout signature item
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Venue history
Architect
Populous (formerly HOK Sport), architect of record; with C.T. Hsu + Associates and Baker Barrios Architects; Walter P. Moore (structural)
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Construction cost
US$480 million total (approx. $380 million arena plus $100 million land/infrastructure)
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Famous moments
Hosted the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, 2016 WWE Royal Rumble, 2020 WWE ThunderDome residency, NCAA Tournament rounds (2014, 2017, 2023), and multiple UFC events
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Fun fact
The arena's centerhung Daktronics scoreboard was the tallest in any NBA venue when installed, with 18 high-resolution 6mm-pixel displays
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Opened
2010 (opened October 1, 2010; first ticketed event October 8, 2010; dedicated September 29, 2010)
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Original capacity
18,500 (NBA) at opening; current NBA capacity 18,846
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Original name
Amway Center (2010-2023); known as Orlando Events Center during planning/construction
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Records
Magic's first preseason game here (Oct. 10, 2010) was a historic 54-point win over the New Orleans Hornets
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Renovations
Renamed Amway Center to Kia Center on December 20, 2023, in partnership with Kia America (reported $40M+ deal). Ongoing food/beverage upgrades ("Orlando Table," 2024)
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Retired numbers
No. 32 Shaquille O'Neal (retired Feb. 13, 2024 — first in franchise history); honorary No. 6 "The Fans" and No. 25 Nick Anderson honored above the floor (Anderson's formal retirement reported)
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Venue details
Capacity
18,846 (NBA); 20,000 for NCAA basketball configuration
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (875,000 sq ft); outdoor rooftop "Sky Bar / One80" and Big Storm Brewing patio take advantage of the warm Orlando climate
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Levels
Five concourses/levels including Terrace (Level 3) and Promenade (Level 5); mid-level club and luxury seating positioned below the upper bowl
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Premium
32 Founders Suites, 28 Presidents Suites, 68 Loge Boxes, 2 Legends Suites, plus 1,428 club seats
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Scoreboard
Daktronics centerhung system — 18 displays (6mm pixel), two digital ring displays, four tapered corners; ~2,100 ft of ribbon boards including a 360-degree, ~1,100 ft seating-bowl display; exterior I-4 facing video display (~46 ft x 53 ft)
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Shared tenants
Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL hockey) and Orlando Pirates (IFL indoor football); former home of the Orlando Predators (AFL/NAL)
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Surface
Hardwood (parquet) basketball court; floor designed with retractable sections to also accommodate arena football and hockey
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