Portland Fire
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
City
Portland
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State
OR
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Venue name
Moda Center
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Zip code
97227
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Parking
Cheapest
Off-site Lloyd District lots (NE 7th & Multnomah, ~1,700 spaces, Blazer games only) with MAX shuttle from NE 7th & Holladay; secondary sources note nearby private lots (e.g., U-Store Rose Quarter Lot) around $5–$8
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Guide url
https://www.rosequarter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-transportation (event parking via JustPark: https://eventpass.justpark.com/moda-center-parking/listings/events)
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Accessible parking
ADA spaces available on most levels and in every garage (e.g., Garden Garage 24 ADA spaces, East Broadway 14, West Broadway 12, Annex 9, Benton Lot 3); each garage has at least one elevator
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Hours
Rose Quarter garages open approximately two hours prior to an event
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Payment
Cashless/cash-free campus; pre-paid online via JustPark or Ticketmaster, and at the Rose Quarter Box Office
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Prepaid
Yes — available online (JustPark for general events, Ticketmaster for Blazers) and at the Rose Quarter Box Office
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Prices
Typically $10–$40 per event depending on event; oversized/bus parking in Benton Lot is $40. Secondary sources cite on-site rates of roughly $18–$28 for most events
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Overview
Multiple parking garages and surface lots serve Moda Center and the Rose Quarter, including the Garden Garage, Annex Garage, and various Rose Quarter surface lots. Pre-paid parking is available through the Moda Center website or ParkWhiz. Event rates typically range from $15-$30. ADA parking is available in all garages. TriMet MAX light rail provides an alternative to parking.
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Public transport
Rose Quarter Transit Center is immediately adjacent — MAX Blue/Green/Red lines plus the Yellow line at Interstate/Rose Quarter; TriMet runs extra game-day service
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena
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Types
Four garages (Garden, Annex, West Broadway, East Broadway) plus two surface lots (Benton, and off-site Lloyd District lots on Blazer game days); over 2,500 on-site spaces total
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Public transportation
Airport connection
MAX Red line connects Portland International Airport (PDX) to the Rose Quarter area
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App
TriMet website/app (trimet.org); Hop Fastpass app
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Best option
MAX light rail (Blue/Green/Red to Rose Quarter Transit Center) — fastest and avoids parking/traffic
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Bus routes
TriMet 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
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Fare
TriMet day pass — Adults $5.60, Youth/Honored Citizens $2.80; tap contactless card/phone or use Hop Fastpass card/app
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Ferry
N/A — no ferry service
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Nearest station
Rose Quarter Transit Center (immediately south of the arena); Interstate/Rose Quarter station on the west side
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Overview
TriMet MAX Blue, Green, and Red light rail lines stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center directly across from Moda Center. Multiple TriMet bus lines (4, 8, 35, 44, 77) serve the Rose Quarter area. Light rail fare: $2.50 for 2.5 hours. The transit center is a major hub connecting all parts of the Portland metro area.
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Rail lines
MAX Blue, Green and Red lines at Rose Quarter Transit Center; MAX Yellow line at Interstate/Rose Quarter
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Tips
Note the Free Rail Zone no longer exists — a valid fare is required; TriMet adds extra service on game days
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Walking distance
Rose Quarter Transit Center is directly adjacent (under a 2-minute walk)
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Shuttles
Cost
Standard TriMet fare applies (MAX); off-site parking fee separate
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Dropoff
Rose Quarter Transit Station
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Frequency
MAX about every 5 minutes on event days
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Notes
Rose Quarter primarily relies on adjacent MAX/bus transit rather than a dedicated event shuttle
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Operator
TriMet (MAX light rail)
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Park ride
Lloyd District off-site lots (NE 7th & Multnomah, ~1,700 spaces)
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Pickup
NE 7th & Holladay transit station (off-site parking)
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service. TriMet MAX light rail provides frequent service from downtown Portland to the Rose Quarter Transit Center, directly adjacent to Moda Center. Shuttle services may operate for select marquee games.
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Schedule
MAX trains arrive roughly every 5 minutes from NE 7th & Holladay on event days (off-site parking)
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Bicycles
Overview
BIKETOWN bike-share stations are located at the Rose Quarter Transit Center and throughout the Moda Center campus. Bike racks are available on the main plaza and near all entrances. Portland's extensive bike network provides easy bike access to the Rose Quarter.
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Rack locations
Bike parking area near the south entrance of Moda Center
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Share provider
Biketown (Portland's bike-share, 3,000+ orange e-bikes across 240+ stations)
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Share station
Biketown stations are located in and around the Rose Quarter / Lloyd District
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Tips
Nearly all nearby bridges (Steel, Broadway, etc.) have designated bike paths; Portland is highly bike-friendly with ample racks near the arena
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces in every garage and on most levels (Garden 24, East Broadway 14, West Broadway 12, Annex 9, Benton Lot 3)
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Assistive listening
Available; sign-language interpreters require two weeks' advance notice
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Contact
Guest Experience Department 503-797-9750; Rose Quarter Box Office 503-797-9619; accessibility page at rosequarter.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility
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Elevators
Each parking garage has at least one elevator; arena elevators serve all seating levels. (Aging elevators are flagged for the planned renovation.)
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Fun fact
Moda Center bills itself as "Oregon's Arena" and serves the entire state's major-event needs
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Overview
Moda Center is fully ADA-compliant with accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible with automatic doors. Elevators serve every level. The Rose Quarter Transit Center provides accessible MAX light rail connections. Assistive listening devices, sensory kits, and wheelchair escort services available at Guest Services. Accessible parking in all garages. Service animals welcome.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available throughout the venue
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Service animals
Service animals and trained guide dogs welcome; must be harnessed or leashed at all times
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating available throughout the arena; complimentary wheelchair escorts can be arranged at guest information booths or via the Guest Experience Department
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Moda Center / Rose Quarter is a cash-free campus
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Fun fact
The Fire's home court is nicknamed "The Fire Pit," featuring the flamed-rose logo at center court, a wooden basket-weave pattern, and a flame-gradient perimeter
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Local
Concessions prioritize local Portland-area vendors and homegrown institutions (Rose Quarter Concessions Guide)
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Notable stands
Oro Fino, a hidden speakeasy lounge reserved for Portland Fire floor members (all-inclusive beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic). Premium areas offer pizza, hot dogs, popcorn
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Parking Apps Accepted
JustPark (event parking) and Ticketmaster (Blazers)
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Overview
Moda Center features a Pacific Northwest-focused food and beverage program with local Portland vendors, craft beer from Oregon breweries, premium wine selections, and classic arena fare. The Fire Team Shop is on the main concourse. Mobile ordering and cashless payment available throughout the venue.
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket
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Construction cost
Approximately $262 million
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Famous moments
Hosted Trail Blazers playoff runs; in 2026 hosted the Portland Fire's WNBA debut (May 9, 2026) before a record expansion-opener crowd of 19,335
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Fun fact
The arena anchors the Rose Quarter alongside Veterans Memorial Coliseum; its lower-bowl configuration is branded the "Theater of the Clouds" (now Alaska Airlines Theater of the Clouds) for smaller events
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Original capacity
~19,980 for basketball at opening (basketball capacity now 19,393)
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Original name
Rose Garden (Rose Garden Arena), 1995–2013
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Overview
Opened in 1995 as the Rose Garden, renamed Moda Center in 2013. Traditionally home to the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Fire became the WNBA's newest expansion franchise, debuting in the 2026 season. The Fire's inaugural home game on May 9, 2026 set a WNBA expansion-team attendance record with 19,335 fans. The Moda Center sits in the Rose Quarter, a major sports and entertainment district in Northeast Portland.
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Records
WNBA record for highest attendance at an expansion team's first home game — 19,335 (May 9, 2026)
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Renovations
Renamed Moda Center in 2013 (Moda Health naming rights); major upgrades in 2014 and 2025 (2025 added a new large center-hung scoreboard). A larger ~$600M renovation is under negotiation in 2026, with construction targeted to begin in 2027 ahead of hosting the 2030 NCAA Women's Final Four
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Retired numbers
Trail Blazers retired numbers/banners hang in the arena (e.g., Drexler #22, Walton #32, and others). Fire-specific banners — N/A (inaugural 2026 season)
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Levels
Multi-tier bowl (100/lower, 200/club-mezzanine, 300/upper levels)
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Premium
Premium seating, suites, club areas, courtside/floor packages, and the Oro Fino speakeasy lounge for Fire floor members
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Overview
Basketball seating capacity: approximately 19,393. Standard 94-foot basketball court. The arena features a modern bowl design with excellent sightlines and acoustics. The Rose Quarter complex includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum adjacent to Moda Center.
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Scoreboard
Large center-hung video scoreboard, newly installed/upgraded in 2025
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Shared tenants
NBA Portland Trail Blazers; WNBA Portland Fire (2026); Portland Winterhawks (WHL) primarily use the adjacent Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court ("The Fire Pit" for Fire games)
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