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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Kia Center fills early.
Getting there
Kia Center sits in downtown Orlando at 400 W Church Street, immediately adjacent to Inter&Co Stadium and a short walk from the Church Street historic entertainment district. The closest rail option is SunRail's Church Street and LYNX Central stations, both within a short walk of the arena. LYNX bus routes converge at the LYNX Central Station hub adjacent to the arena. Most fans drive in via I-4 to the South Street, Anderson Street, or Amelia Street exits; arena-affiliated and downtown Orlando garages serve the venue, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at the arena's main entrances. Confirm bag and entry policies on the Magic's official site before going.
The neighborhood
Downtown Orlando around the arena is genuinely walkable in a way most Florida sports districts aren't. The Church Street entertainment corridor immediately east hosts the densest concentration of pre-game bars and restaurants and runs through the historic Church Street Station blocks. Thornton Park, the sit-down restaurant neighborhood east of downtown, is a short walk or ride for higher-end pre-game options. Lake Eola Park, downtown's signature green space with its iconic swan-shaped paddle boats, is a short walk northeast. Mills 50 — Orlando's Vietnamese-influenced eclectic eating district — is a short ride north for a destination meal. Travelers building a wider day can pair the visit with a Lake Eola walk, an afternoon at the Orlando Science Center, or a Mills 50 dinner before tip.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops in the Church Street and downtown core include The Courtesy Bar (the destination craft-cocktail bar a short walk east on Orange Avenue), Tin Roof Orlando (a Church Street live-music bar a short walk from the arena), and Kres Chophouse (the destination Church Street steakhouse a short walk from the arena). The Stubborn Mule in Thornton Park is a destination Southern-comfort sit-down a short ride east. Domu at East End Market is the destination ramen sit-down a longer ride northeast. Pho 88 in Mills 50 is the destination pho institution a short ride north. Sette is a destination Italian sit-down a short walk from the arena. Pre-game crowds at Tin Roof and the Church Street bars build quickly within an hour of tip on Magic home nights.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before tip — downtown Orlando traffic on event nights can stack up, particularly when the arena and the adjacent Inter&Co Stadium have overlapping events. The arena is one of the newest in the NBA (opened 2010) and the seating bowl, premium clubs, and concourses are widely considered among the league's best. Stuff the Magic Dragon — the team's mascot since the franchise's founding — anchors a kid-friendly in-game presentation. Mobile-only tickets are standard; download tickets in advance because cellular reception inside the bowl can be uneven on capacity nights. The Magic publish current bag policy and gate-open times on their official site and these change season to season.
Best games to catch
Magic–Heat is the in-state rivalry and the most reliable weekend draw — Florida basketball rivalry weight, plus the South Florida traveling crowd. Magic–Celtics, Magic–Knicks, and Magic–76ers are the Eastern Conference rivalry weekends that consistently spike demand as the Magic's young core has lifted the team back into playoff contention. Visits from the Lakers, Warriors, and other marquee Western Conference opponents anchor strong national-broadcast nights. Magic playoff dates have returned to the arena across the past two seasons as the team has reached the postseason. The Magic's seasonal promotional calendar — jersey giveaways, heritage nights, and Magic Theme Nights — is published on the team site and varies year to year. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, the occasional NCAA Tournament regional, and special events year-round.
What to know
The arena opened in October 2010 as Amway Center under a 10-year naming-rights deal with Amway, was extended through additional naming agreements with Amway, and was renamed Kia Center in October 2024 under a multi-year naming-rights deal with Kia America. It replaced the original Orlando Arena (the Magic's prior home from 1989-2010) and was designed with NBA-best premium-seating density, a state-of-the-art scoreboard at the time of opening, and a downtown urban siting that connects directly to the Church Street entertainment district. The arena hosted the 2012 NBA All-Star Game and has been a regular NCAA Tournament regional venue. The Magic's franchise highlights — the 1995 and 2009 NBA Finals appearances — pre-date this building, but the current young core (Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner) has the franchise back in playoff contention. The arena also hosts the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL hockey) as a secondary tenant.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Kia Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tip on standard Magic game nights, with earlier openings for premium-ticket holders and on certain promotional dates. Check the Magic's official gates and entry page for the current season's schedule.
How do I get to Kia Center without a car?
SunRail's Church Street and LYNX Central stations are both within a short walk of the arena. LYNX bus routes converge at the LYNX Central Station hub adjacent to the arena. The arena is also walkable from many downtown Orlando hotels.
Where can I park near Kia Center?
Arena-affiliated and downtown Orlando garages serve the venue. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing — particularly when Kia Center and the adjacent Inter&Co Stadium have overlapping events.
Is Kia Center the same as the Amway Center?
Yes — the arena was Amway Center from its 2010 opening through October 2024, when it was renamed Kia Center under a multi-year naming-rights deal with Kia America. It is the same downtown Orlando arena that has been home to the Magic since 2010; only the name has changed.
Who plays at Kia Center?
The Orlando Magic (NBA) are the primary tenant. The Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL hockey) are a secondary tenant. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, the occasional NCAA Tournament regional, and special events year-round.
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