Moda Center: A Practical Venue Guide

What Moda Center is and where to find it

Moda Center is part of the Rose Quarter campus in Portland, Oregon. The campus address is One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227.

The campus includes Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and some rules below apply to both arenas. The Rose Quarter is a cash-free campus, and parking cashiers only accept cards, tap to pay or pre-paid passes. Bring a card or a mobile wallet rather than cash.

SeatCommons lists events at the venue; the sections below cover the practical details the official Rose Quarter pages state.

Getting to the Rose Quarter by transit, taxi or rideshare

MAX Blue, Green, Red and Yellow lines serve the Rose Quarter. Blue, Green and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, which sits south of the arena. The Yellow line takes riders to Interstate/Rose Quarter, on the western side of the Rose Quarter campus.

The Free Rail Zone no longer exists, and a valid fare is required everywhere. TriMet day pass fares are $5.60 for adults, $2.80 for youth and $2.80 for honored citizens.

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 stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center, right next to Moda Center.

Drop-off and pick-up areas for guests, taxis and limousines are along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street. Rideshare pickup is on NE Holiday St. across from the Convention Center MAX Station. According to the Rose Quarter page, Lyft is the Official Rideshare Partner of Moda Center.

Entrances, gates and finding your seat

The dedicated ADA entrance is on P3 in the Garden Garage on the north end of Moda Center. General entry points are named by entry number throughout the building, and the official pages reference entries on the 100 Level (including A-6, A-7, A-9, A-11, A-17, A-21 and A-24) and on the 300 Level (including C-11, C-33 and C-34). The official pages do not describe a full gate-by-gate seating map.

Wheelchair accessible seating is available in all levels at Moda Center and on the main level of Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Accessible seats are indicated with a WC (wheelchair) next to the section number, and up to 3 companion seats may be purchased with each disabled seat purchased.

Guest Information Booths are on the 100 Level at the North entrance near Entry A-7 and the South entrance near Entry A-24. Staff there can help with directions, assisted listening devices and child ID bracelets.

Food, drink and what you can bring

All outside food and beverages are prohibited from Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, with exceptions for medical and children needs. Child bags, bottles and specific foods are permitted but must enter through a bag line and go through search or an x-ray machine.

Empty non-glass water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed inside the arenas except on GA Floors. Water filling stations are located throughout Moda Center at entries A1, A8, A11, A17, A21 and C34. Beverages are often required to be poured from cans or bottles, and reusable water bottles are not permitted on the floor.

Alcohol purchases require a valid government-issued photo ID and guests must be 21 or older; paper ID is not accepted, and a maximum of two alcoholic beverages per valid ID per transaction is permitted. Alcoholic beverages must be finished or disposed of prior to exiting the arena.

The arenas are cash-free. Accepted payment forms are credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs that accept cash and issue pre-loaded debit cards are available inside Moda Center on the 100 Level concourse at entries A-6 and A-21 and on the 300 Level at entry C33, and inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Entry B and in the Box Office Lobby. A card can be loaded from

Accessibility services

Last checked October 28, 2026. The dedicated ADA entrance is on P3 in the Garden Garage on the north end of Moda Center.

Wheelchair accessible seating is available in all levels at Moda Center and on the main level of Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Accessible seats are marked with WC next to the section number, and up to 3 companion seats may be purchased with each disabled seat purchased.

Guests must request a sign language interpreter (ASL) in writing no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. The Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to events for ticket resolution only.

Assisted Listening Devices are provided free of charge with a valid form of identification from any Guest Information Booth. A Sensory Room is available at Moda Center, and fans can check with Guest Services at A7 to use it. OneCourt haptic devices are available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Moda Center information booths at North (A7), South (A23) and 300 Level (C33).

Only service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are permitted. Guests can text 503-486-1470 for assistance.

Parking, garages and rideshare

More than 2500 parking spaces are available at the Rose Quarter across four parking garages and two parking lots. ADA spaces are available on most levels, and each garage has at least one elevator.

Garden Garage is premium parking directly connected to Moda Center, with 1,038 total spaces, including 24 ADA-accessible spaces and 8 EV charging stations. Annex Garage is premium parking connected to the annex building with access to the Box Office Lobby, with 350 total spaces, including 8 ADA-accessible spaces and 2 EV charging stations. Combined, the East and West Garages feature 1,087 total spaces, including 26 ADA-accessible spaces and 18 EV charging stations.

The Aegean Lot is a secured surface lot along the river with approximately 500 spaces. The Benton Surface Lot has 92 total spaces, including 3 ADA-accessible spaces.

Height limits matter: the East/West garages have a maximum clearance of 8 feet 2 inches, and the Garden and Annex garages have a maximum clearance of 6 feet 8 inches. Motorcycle parking is available in the garages at the same price as regular vehicles. Oversized vehicles and buses may be directed to the Benton or Aegean lots based on availability.

There are 28 EV charging stations at the Rose Quarter, and charging sessions are complimentary to guests who have paid for parking, courtesy of Pacific Office Automation.

Pre-paid parking for most events can be purchased through the JustPark widget or via the Ticketmaster checkout page when available. Parking cashiers only accept cards, tap to pay or pre-paid passes. The garages open approximately two hours prior to an event.

Off-site parking offers over 1700 spaces five blocks away at NE 7th and Multnomah in the Lloyd District, and is only offered during Trail Blazers home games.

For rideshare, pickup is on NE Holiday St. across from the Convention Center MAX Station. Drop-off and pick-up areas for guests, taxis and limousines are along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street. Parking rates are not confirmed in the sources checked.

Bag policy, prohibited items and re-entry

Bag sizes depend on the event. For non-basketball events, guests may bring bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches. For basketball events (NBA, WNBA), bags are limited to 10 by 6 by 2 inches and require secondary screening in a designated bag line. Medical and childcare exceptions are permitted and screened by x-ray at designated locations but cannot exceed 14 by 14 by 6 inches.

Bag Check is located on the Commons between Dr. Jacks and the Annex Box Office. For basketball events, bag check is available for a fee, but checking prohibited items will be denied.

There is no re-entry permitted for events at the Rose Quarter. Weapons, including concealed weapons, are prohibited on campus even with a concealed weapons permit or for off-duty police officers or military personnel not in service. The campus is smoke-free, and all smoking and vaping is prohibited on-site. Wrapped gifts are not permitted inside either arena.

Small, personal-sized umbrellas are allowed but cannot be used inside the venue; large, golf or pointed-end umbrellas are not permitted. Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses are permitted as long as no flash is used, while professional photography, video and audio recording, tripods, selfie sticks, laptops, personal computers and tablets are prohibited. Smartphones are permitted unless a particular show's promoter or performer prohibits them.

Guests must wear a shirt and shoes at all times. Children two years of age and older need a ticket unless otherwise noted, and guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. General Admission Floor tickets are standing room only, with no chairs or seats available. Vending and soliciting are prohibited on campus.

Selling tickets to other people is prohibited on Rose Quarter property, and the venue does not assurance or refund money for tickets purchased from scalpers, unauthorized re-sellers or third-party sellers. The venue urges guests to buy only from the Rose Quarter Box Office, RoseQuarter.com and participating Ticketmaster locations.

The Rose Quarter uses Evolv Express screening technology at select entrances.

Door times and box office hours

Door times depend on the event. General doors for regular-season Trail Blazers games open 75 minutes prior to tip-off, and Dr. Jacks opens 3 hours prior to tip-off. General doors for regular-season Winterhawks games open 60 minutes prior to puck-drop.

For concerts and family shows, arena door times vary, and typically doors open one hour prior to the scheduled start time. For a specific event, check that event's official page.

The Rose Quarter Box Office at Moda Center and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Box Office opens 2 hours prior to the event start time and is closed on non-event days. Guests may line up or wait on campus beginning at 8:00 AM on the day of the event for which they hold a valid ticket.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the address of Moda Center?

Moda Center is part of the Rose Quarter campus at One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227.

Which MAX lines go to Moda Center?

MAX Blue, Green, Red and Yellow lines serve the Rose Quarter. Blue, Green and Red stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center south of the arena, and the Yellow line stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter on the western side of campus.

Where is the ADA entrance at Moda Center?

The dedicated ADA entrance is on P3 in the Garden Garage on the north end of Moda Center.

How much does parking cost at Moda Center?

Parking prices are not confirmed in the sources checked. The Rose Quarter page lists garage capacities, ADA spaces and EV charging stations but not rates.

What size bag can I bring to Moda Center?

For non-basketball events, bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are permitted. For NBA and WNBA basketball events, bags are limited to 10 by 6 by 2 inches and require secondary screening in a designated bag line.

Can I leave Moda Center and come back in?

No. There is no re-entry permitted for events at the Rose Quarter.