Game Day and Beyond

NBA team guides

Portland Trail Blazers

Venue and travel guide

Venue and location

Address

1 North Center Court Street (campus address "One Center Court")

Source statement; not independently verified.

City

Portland

Source statement; not independently verified.

Notes

Part of the Rose Quarter campus alongside Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Theater of the Clouds; arena is owned by the City of Portland and operated by Rip City Management. As of 2026 the WNBA's Portland Fire also play here as a co-tenant. The Blazers were sold to a Tom Dundon–led group (NBA approved March 30, 2026), and a state-backed ~$573M renovation tied to a 20-year lease is under negotiation

Source statement; not independently verified.

Phone

(503) 797-9619 (Rose Quarter Box Office); fan text line (503) 486-1470

Source statement; not independently verified.

State

OR

Source statement; not independently verified.

Venue name

Moda Center

Source statement; not independently verified.

Zip code

97227

Source statement; not independently verified.

Parking

Cheapest

Off-site Lloyd District lots (NE 7th & Multnomah) served by free MAX shuttle on Blazer game nights; street parking and remote lots also generally cheaper than on-campus garages

Source statement; not independently verified.

Guide url

rosequarter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-transportation; event parking purchase via JustPark (eventpass.justpark.com/moda-center-parking)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Accessible parking

ADA-accessible spaces on most levels of all four garages (Garden 24, East Broadway 14, West Broadway 12, Annex 9, Benton 3); dedicated ADA entrance on P3 of the Garden Garage on the arena's north end

Source statement; not independently verified.

Hours

Rose Quarter garages open approximately two hours prior to each event

Source statement; not independently verified.

Payment

Prepaid online via JustPark or Ticketmaster; box office sales; cashless/card on the broader campus. Motorcycles parked at standard rate

Source statement; not independently verified.

Prepaid

Yes — prepaid available via JustPark (general/concerts), Ticketmaster for Blazers games (am.ticketmaster.com/trailblazers/buy), or the Rose Quarter Box Office

Source statement; not independently verified.

Prices

Typically $10–$40 depending on event; NBA games generally run higher within that range. Oversized/bus parking in Benton Lot is $40 per event

Source statement; not independently verified.

Public transport

MAX Light Rail (Blue, Green, Red lines at Rose Quarter Transit Center; Yellow line at Interstate/Rose Quarter), plus TriMet bus lines 4, 8, 35, 44, 77, 85; extra MAX service runs on game days

Source statement; not independently verified.

Tailgating

N/A — indoor arena; no published tailgating program

Source statement; not independently verified.

Traffic

I-5 Rose Quarter exit congestion and the Steel Bridge / Broadway approaches before tipoff; arrive early or use transit

Source statement; not independently verified.

Types

Four garages (Garden Garage – 1,038 spaces, attached to north end of arena; West Broadway Garage – 554; East Broadway Garage – 533; Annex Garage – 350) plus Benton Surface Lot (92), totaling 2,500+ spaces; plus 1,700+ off-site Blazer-game spaces in the Lloyd District

Source statement; not independently verified.

Rideshare

Accessibility

Accessible drop-off/pick-up for guests, taxis and limousines along Wheeler Ave. and Multnomah St.; dedicated ADA entrance at Garden Garage P3

Source statement; not independently verified.

Distance

Adjacent to the east entry — roughly one block / short walk

Source statement; not independently verified.

Lyft dropoff

NE Multnomah St. and NE Wheeler Ave., outside the east entry

Source statement; not independently verified.

Lyft pickup

NE Multnomah St. and NE Wheeler Ave., outside the east entry (Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Moda Center)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Other services

Taxis and limousines use the drop-off/pick-up areas along Wheeler Ave. and Multnomah St

Source statement; not independently verified.

Peak notes

Expect surge pricing and congestion immediately before tipoff and at the final buzzer

Source statement; not independently verified.

Post game tips

Walk a block or two away from the east entry to ease pickup; new Lyft users can use promo code MODACE for 50% off first 2 rides (up to $10/ride). Consider MAX instead to skip post-game gridlock

Source statement; not independently verified.

Uber dropoff

Along NE Multnomah St. and NE Wheeler Ave., outside the east entry

Source statement; not independently verified.

Uber pickup

Along NE Multnomah St. and NE Wheeler Ave., just outside the east entry (same zone as Lyft)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Wait area

Designated rideshare zone on NE Multnomah St. / NE Wheeler Ave. at the east entry

Source statement; not independently verified.

Public transportation

Airport connection

From PDX, take the MAX Red Line toward downtown and connect at Rose Quarter / Gateway as needed; direct MAX connection from the airport

Source statement; not independently verified.

App

TriMet website/app (trimet.org); Hop Fastpass app (myhopcard.com)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Best option

MAX light rail to Rose Quarter Transit Center — drops riders directly at the arena and avoids game-day traffic

Source statement; not independently verified.

Bus routes

TriMet bus lines 4-Fessenden, 8-Jackson Park/NE 15th, 35-Macadam/Greeley, 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest, 77-Broadway/Halsey, and 85-Swan Island, all stopping at Rose Quarter Transit Center

Source statement; not independently verified.

Fare

TriMet adult day pass $5.60; youth/honored citizen $2.80; pay via Hop Fastpass card/app or tap a contactless card or mobile wallet. The Free Rail Zone no longer exists — valid fare required

Source statement; not independently verified.

Ferry

N/A — no ferry service to the arena

Source statement; not independently verified.

Nearest station

Rose Quarter Transit Center (Blue/Green/Red MAX lines), immediately south of the arena; Interstate/Rose Quarter station (Yellow line) on the west side

Source statement; not independently verified.

Rail lines

MAX Light Rail Blue, Green, Red and Yellow lines

Source statement; not independently verified.

Tips

TriMet adds extra MAX service on game days; tap a contactless card/phone to board quickly; all trips require paid fare

Source statement; not independently verified.

Walking distance

Rose Quarter Transit Center is adjacent to Moda Center (under a 1–2 minute walk)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Shuttles

Accessibility

MAX light rail is wheelchair accessible; complimentary on-campus wheelchair escorts available via Guest Services

Source statement; not independently verified.

Cost

Off-site parking has its own fee; the MAX shuttle requires standard TriMet fare

Source statement; not independently verified.

Dropoff

Rose Quarter Transit Station, adjacent to Moda Center

Source statement; not independently verified.

Frequency

Approximately every 5 minutes; return (eastbound) trains board at the Rose Quarter Transit Station

Source statement; not independently verified.

Notes

No dedicated branded team bus shuttle beyond the MAX off-site parking program

Source statement; not independently verified.

Operator

TriMet (in coordination with Rip City Management's off-site parking program)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Park ride

Lloyd District off-site lots (NE 7th & Multnomah), 1,700+ spaces, five blocks from the arena

Source statement; not independently verified.

Pickup

Transit station at NE 7th & Holladay (Lloyd District off-site lots near NE 7th & Multnomah)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Routes

Free MAX light-rail shuttle service between off-site Lloyd District parking (NE 7th & Holladay area) and Rose Quarter Transit Center on Blazer home-game nights

Source statement; not independently verified.

Schedule

MAX trains arrive about every 5 minutes on game nights; off-site parking offered only during Blazer home games

Source statement; not independently verified.

Bicycles

Share cost

Biketown standard per-minute pricing applies; arena bike parking is free

Source statement; not independently verified.

Share provider

Biketown (operated by Lyft, sponsored by Nike)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Share station

Biketown (Portland's bike-share) stations are located in the Rose Quarter / Lloyd District vicinity

Source statement; not independently verified.

Tips

Portland is a bike-friendly city with the Eastbank Esplanade and Steel Bridge greenways feeding directly into the Rose Quarter

Source statement; not independently verified.

Accessibility

Accessible parking

ADA-accessible spaces on most levels of all four garages; dedicated ADA entrance on P3 of the Garden Garage (north end of arena)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Assistive listening

Available — guests may bring aux-compatible headphones or check out headphones; Assisted Listening Devices available at Guest Information Booths. OneCourt haptic devices also offered for blind/low-vision/sensory guests (check-out at A7, A23, C33)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Contact

Rose Quarter Box Office 503-797-9619 / rq.boxoffice@rosequarter.com; wheelchair escorts at 503-797-9750; guest.experience@trailblazers.com

Source statement; not independently verified.

Dropoff

Convenient drop-off/pick-up areas along Wheeler Ave. and Multnomah St. for guests, taxis and limousines

Source statement; not independently verified.

Fun fact

The Trail Blazers were the first professional sports team to officially launch OneCourt haptic displays (in partnership with Ticketmaster), letting blind and low-vision fans feel the ball's position on the court through vibration

Source statement; not independently verified.

Restrooms

All restrooms are accessible; All-User (gender-inclusive) restrooms at A22 and C14; women's restrooms marked by red walls, men's by black walls

Source statement; not independently verified.

Sensory

KultureCity-certified Sensory Inclusive Venue; sensory bags (noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys) at booths A7 and A24; a dedicated Sensory Room available (check with Guest Services at A7)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Service animals

Only service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted

Source statement; not independently verified.

Wheelchair seating

Wheelchair-accessible (WC) seating available on all levels of Moda Center; up to 3 companion seats per accessible seat; limited-mobility seats also available

Source statement; not independently verified.

Food and vendors

Cashless

Yes — Moda Center is a cash-free campus; all concession stands accept debit and credit cards

Source statement; not independently verified.

Craft beer

Local craft beer from Hop Valley Brewing (Hop Box bar — Citrus Mistress IPA, Bubble Stash IPA), Pyramid, Portland Brewing, and Laurelwood; Dr. Jack's serves cocktails, craft beer and wine

Source statement; not independently verified.

Fun fact

The Trail Blazers refresh their "Rip City Eats" food lineup seasonally, leaning heavily on rotating local Portland restaurants rather than national brands

Source statement; not independently verified.

Local

Baes (fried chicken), Cha Cha Cha (Mexican), Killer Burger, Ranch Pizza, Sizzle Pie, Top Burmese, Salt & Straw, Crisp (salads) — a lineup of Portland-area favorites across 70+ stands

Source statement; not independently verified.

Notable stands

Hop Valley Hop Box bar; Dr. Jack's cocktail bar; Rip City Eats local-restaurant collection; Crisp

Source statement; not independently verified.

Parking Apps Accepted

JustPark (event parking) and Ticketmaster (Blazers parking); not a parking-payment-app field for concessions

Source statement; not independently verified.

Signature food

Local Portland fare is the calling card — e.g., Salt & Straw ice cream, Killer Burger specialty burgers, and Sizzle Pie / Ranch Pizza slices; no single mascot item, but Rip City Eats showcases local restaurants

Source statement; not independently verified.

Vegetarian

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout, including Crisp salads; full list on the Rose Quarter Concessions Guide

Source statement; not independently verified.

Venue history

Architect

Ellerbe Becket (project manager Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc.)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Construction cost

$262 million (about $554 million in 2025 dollars)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Famous moments

Hosted three NBA Western Conference Finals (1999, 2000, 2019); site of Damian Lillard's career and the 2019 series run; Portland Fire's record-setting WNBA expansion home opener (May 9, 2026, 19,335 fans)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Fun fact

The arena features an acoustical "cloud" system (cost ~$2 million) of adjustable panels that can be raised or lowered to tune sound for different event sizes — giving rise to the small-configuration "Theater of the Clouds."

Source statement; not independently verified.

Opened

1995 (opened October 12, 1995; broke ground July 12, 1993)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Original capacity

21,401 for basketball (1995–1996), later reconfigured down over the years

Source statement; not independently verified.

Original name

Rose Garden (Rose Garden Arena), 1995–2013; renamed Moda Center in 2013

Source statement; not independently verified.

Records

Portland Fire set the WNBA record for highest attendance at an expansion team's first home game — 19,335 — on May 9, 2026

Source statement; not independently verified.

Renovations

Major updates in 2014; a 2025 center-hung scoreboard/video-board overhaul (unveiled Sept. 25, 2025, completed October 2025); a state-backed ~$573M renovation under negotiation in 2026 tied to a 20-year lease and Senate Bill 1501 (Oregon Arena Fund)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Retired numbers

11 numbers retired — 13 Dave Twardzik, 14 Lionel Hollins, 15 Larry Steele, 20 Maurice Lucas, 22 Clyde Drexler, 30 Bobby Gross/Terry Porter, 32 Bill Walton, 36 Lloyd Neal, 45 Geoff Petrie, 77 Jack Ramsay (coach), plus the franchise-wide "Rip City" honor

Source statement; not independently verified.

Venue details

Capacity

19,393 (since 2015)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Climate

Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; convertible configurations from ~6,500 (Theater of the Clouds) up to ~20,500 for center-stage concerts

Source statement; not independently verified.

Levels

Two main bowls (100/lower and 300/upper) with a suite level between; 14,000+ permanent seats plus suite/skybox seating

Source statement; not independently verified.

Premium

70 suites and 8 skyboxes (about 1,540 premium suite seats); premium info via Premium365 (nba.com/blazers/premium365)

Source statement; not independently verified.

Scoreboard

2025-upgraded center-hung board (2,092 sq ft, 56% larger, 13.5M+ pixels) with corner video boards (24 ft x 50 ft) and a 136-ft connecting ribbon board; designed with Anthony James Partners

Source statement; not independently verified.

Shared tenants

Portland Trail Blazers (NBA), Portland Fire (WNBA, 2026–present); historically Portland Winterhawks (WHL, until 2021) and others. Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a separate venue on the same campus

Source statement; not independently verified.

Surface

Hardwood basketball court (also convertible for ice hockey/lacrosse and concerts)

Source statement; not independently verified.