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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Moda Center fills early.
Getting there
Moda Center sits in the Rose Quarter on the east bank of the Willamette River at N Center Court Street, immediately across the Steel Bridge from downtown Portland. TriMet MAX light rail's Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow lines all stop at Rose Quarter station directly outside the arena — making it one of the most transit-accessible NBA arenas in the country. The Portland Streetcar A and B loops stop nearby. Driving in from the eastside uses I-5 or I-84 to the Rose Quarter exits; arena-affiliated and adjacent Rose Quarter lots ring the building, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along N Multnomah Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Trail Blazers' official site before going.
The neighborhood
The Rose Quarter is a sports-and-events district on the east bank of the Willamette River — Moda Center and the adjacent Veterans Memorial Coliseum (the Blazers' old home and still an active mid-size venue) anchor a complex that includes parking, a Spirit Mountain–operated event lawn, and a handful of bars and restaurants. The Lloyd District with its mall and the Oregon Convention Center sits a short walk east. Downtown Portland is a 15-minute walk across the Steel Bridge or one quick MAX stop west. The eastside Portland neighborhoods — the Pearl District (north of downtown), Northeast Alberta Street, and the Northwest 21st-and-23rd Avenue restaurant corridor — are all a short MAX or rideshare ride away. Travelers building a wider day can pair the visit with Powell's Books, the Saturday Market on weekends, or a food-cart-pod crawl downtown.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops include Spirit of 77 (the Rose Quarter sports bar named for the Blazers' 1977 championship and the canonical pre-game stop), Bula Kava House (a uniquely Portland pre-game option), and Migration Brewing (a Lloyd District craft-beer taproom a short walk east). Deschutes Brewery Portland in the Pearl District is the destination Oregon craft-beer pre-game stop a short MAX ride west. Pok Pok is one of Portland's defining sit-down restaurants. Salt & Straw on NE Alberta is the iconic Portland ice-cream pilgrimage a short ride northeast. Higgins is the destination Pacific Northwest sit-down a short walk across the river. Voodoo Doughnut is the canonical late-night Portland post-game stop. Pre-game crowds at Spirit of 77 build quickly within the hour before tipoff.
First-timer tips
Arrive 60–90 minutes before tipoff — the Rose Quarter MAX station handles a steady flow of fans before games and security screening can stack up on weekend nights. The Trail Blazers' Rip City identity runs deep — the building's sound levels during Blazers playoff runs have historically been among the loudest in the NBA. The arena seating bowl is steep and intimate compared to many modern NBA buildings, packing noise toward the floor effectively. The arena hosts the Trail Blazers' season-long calendar plus major concerts, the WHL's Portland Winterhawks (in the adjacent Veterans Memorial Coliseum), and special events. The Blazers publish current bag, clear-bag, and mobile-ticket rules on the official site.
Best games to catch
Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers carries the strongest single-game ticket demand at Moda — the rivalry traces to the 1991 Western Conference Finals and Magic Johnson era and remains the year's most reliably hard-ticket weekend draw. Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets is the Northwest Division rivalry that has produced multiple recent playoff series. Trail Blazers vs. Warriors anchors strong national-broadcast weekends. Visits from the Celtics, Bucks, and Sixers peak demand when their stars are healthy. The Blazers' promotional calendar — Rip City Nights, heritage jerseys, fan giveaways — is published on the team site. The Veterans Memorial Coliseum next door hosts the Portland Winterhawks (WHL) and concerts year-round, giving the Rose Quarter a deep event calendar.
What to know
Moda Center opened in October 1995 as the Rose Garden, the privately financed replacement for the Veterans Memorial Coliseum (which still stands and operates next door as a mid-size arena). The naming-rights change to Moda Center took effect in 2013 under a deal with the Portland-headquartered Moda Health insurance company. The arena was Paul Allen's flagship Trail Blazers project — Allen owned the team from 1988 until his death in 2018 — and the building's design was intentionally compact and acoustically tuned for noise. The Trail Blazers have not returned to the NBA Finals since 1992 (their pre-Moda Center era) but the building hosted multiple deep playoff runs in the 2010s and the franchise's Rip City identity remains one of the strongest single-team brand identities in the NBA. The arena also serves as the home of the WHL Portland Winterhawks' marquee games (most regular-season games are in the adjacent Veterans Memorial Coliseum) and hosts concerts, the Western Hockey League playoffs, and special events year-round.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Moda Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff for Trail Blazers games, sometimes earlier for marquee events. Check the Moda Center official event page for the specific game's door time.
How do I get to Moda Center without a car?
TriMet MAX light rail's Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow lines all stop at Rose Quarter station directly outside the arena — by far the easiest approach. The Portland Streetcar A and B loops stop nearby. The arena is also walkable (15–20 minutes) from downtown Portland across the Steel Bridge.
Where can I park at Moda Center?
Arena-affiliated and adjacent Rose Quarter lots ring the building. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
Is Moda Center the same as the Rose Garden?
Yes — the arena opened as the Rose Garden in October 1995 and was renamed Moda Center in 2013 under a naming-rights deal with the Portland-headquartered Moda Health insurance company. It is the same Rose Quarter arena; only the name changed.
Where do the Portland Winterhawks play?
The WHL Portland Winterhawks play most regular-season games in the adjacent Veterans Memorial Coliseum (the Blazers' original home, still operating as a mid-size arena). The Winterhawks move marquee games and playoff dates to Moda Center next door.
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