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Moda Center

A transit-rich Rose Quarter arena where Portland basketball energy, local concessions, and an aging but functional bowl reward… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)NBA/WNBA events permit bags up to 10 × 6 × 2 inches through a designated secondary-screening line; medical/childcare exceptions up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches undergo X-ray. Non-basketball events list a 14 × 14 × 6-inch limit. Paid bag check does not accept prohibited items.
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use MAX whenever practical. If driving, purchase Rose Quarter parking and choose a garage based on the exit route rather than the shortest walk.
Arrive
Moda Center is on Portland’s Rose Quarter campus beside MAX light-rail connections. Check current TriMet service and your return route. Arena garages generally open about two hours before an event; pre-book parking where available because it can sell out. Parking is cashless and accepts cards, tap payment or prepaid passes. The linked parking diagram has a 2022 source filename, so follow current event routing. Open mobile tickets in the Trail Blazers/Rose Quarter app before joining entry lines; follow the show’s own door time.
Exact location
One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
MAX Blue, Green, and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, while Yellow serves Interstate/Rose Quarter. Multiple buses also reach the campus; verify late service after concerts.
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MerchRip City Clothing at Moda Center
  • The flagship Rip City Clothing store is inside Moda Center and has public non-game-day hours.
  • It is also open during Trail Blazers home games for ticketed fans.
  • Public-hour shoppers can use complimentary parking in the Garden Garage.
Official merch details (opens in a new tab)
Real fan takePark at Lloyd Center and you can walk or take the max down.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Wide centered view across the court, scoreboard, and packed seating bowl inside Moda Center.
Photo credits
Photo: Cacophony, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Home teams
Portland Trail Blazers / Portland Fire
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity19,980–20,636depending on venue or event configuration
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One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

NBA/WNBA events permit bags up to 10 × 6 × 2 inches through a designated secondary-screening line; medical/childcare exceptions up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches undergo X-ray. Non-basketball events list a 14 × 14 × 6-inch limit. Paid bag check does not accept prohibited items.

Official Moda Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Moda Center, One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227. Moda Center is on Portland’s Rose Quarter campus beside MAX light-rail connections. Check current TriMet service and your return route. Arena garages generally open about two hours before an event; pre-book parking where available because it can sell out. Parking is cashless and accepts cards, tap payment or prepaid passes. The linked parking diagram has a 2022 source filename, so follow current event routing. Open mobile tickets in the Trail Blazers/Rose Quarter app before joining entry lines; follow the show’s own door time. MAX Blue, Green, and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, while Yellow serves Interstate/Rose Quarter. Multiple buses also reach the campus; verify late service after concerts. Use MAX whenever practical. If driving, purchase Rose Quarter parking and choose a garage based on the exit route rather than the shortest walk.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Complimentary wheelchair escorts can run from anywhere on the Rose Quarter campus to your seat and back to an on-campus vehicle/pickup point. Ask a Guest Information Booth or call Moda Center Guest Experience at 503-797-9750 during the event.

Official Moda Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

The venue is cash-free, accepting cards, prepaid cards and Apple Pay. Free cash-to-card kiosks are listed at A6, A21 and C33. Empty non-glass bottles up to 32oz are allowed except on general-admission floors. Refill locations include A1, A8, A11, A17, A21 and C34. Confirm any event-specific restrictions.

Official Moda Center visitor policies (opens in a new tab)

MAX Blue, Green, and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, while Yellow serves Interstate/Rose Quarter. Multiple buses also reach the campus; verify late service after concerts. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Moda Center photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

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Moda Center — official end-stage concert configuration

Seating chart

Moda Center — official end-stage concert configuration

Moda Center: Seating chart, Moda Center — official end-stage concert configuration. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Rose Quarter end-stage concert section chart for Moda Center. The currently linked diagram is undated and shows section orientation rather than current inventory. Floor blocks, production obstructions and open sections must be checked against the specific event.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Rose Quarter (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moda Center — official center-stage concert configuration

Seating chart

Moda Center — official center-stage concert configuration

Moda Center: Seating chart, Moda Center — official center-stage concert configuration. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Moda Center center-stage configuration with a cross-shaped stage. This is a distinct concert layout, not a Trail Blazers basketball chart or a guarantee that every in-the-round show uses this stage. The linked diagram is undated; confirm the actual production and ticket.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Rose Quarter (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moda Center — Theater of the Clouds configuration

Seating chart

Moda Center — Theater of the Clouds configuration

Moda Center: Seating chart, Moda Center — Theater of the Clouds configuration. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Rose Quarter Theater of the Clouds section chart inside Moda Center, showing a reduced-house concert layout. This is not the separate Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The chart is undated; floor arrangements and available sections can change by show.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Rose Quarter (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Rose Quarter — official parking orientation, 2022 source

Venue layout

Rose Quarter — official parking orientation, 2022 source

Moda Center: Venue layout, Rose Quarter — official parking orientation, 2022 source. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Parking and building diagram currently linked by the official Rose Quarter transportation page, with a 2022 source filename. Locate Moda Center separately from Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Confirm current lot access, garage hours and event restrictions before driving; this is not a seating chart.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Rose Quarter (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Basketball with direct light rail, a strong Portland crowd, and a downtown-adjacent event that does not require driving
Watch out for
Moda Center’s basketball bag limit is 10 × 6 × 2 inches; non-basketball events generally allow up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches. Medical and childcare exceptions require screening, and event rules can differ. Check the Know Before You Go notice. Re-entry is prohibited. First aid is across from A9 on the 100 level and C11 on the 300 level; family restrooms are at A22 and C14. The end-stage, center-stage and Theater of the Clouds charts show different concert layouts, so match your event.
Good arrival window
Moda Center is on Portland’s Rose Quarter campus beside MAX light-rail connections. Check current TriMet service and your return route. Arena garages generally open about two hours before an event; pre-book parking where available because it can sell out. Parking is cashless and accepts cards, tap payment or prepaid passes. The linked parking diagram has a 2022 source filename, so follow current event routing. Open mobile tickets in the Trail Blazers/Rose Quarter app before joining entry lines; follow the show’s own door time.
Main transit note
MAX Blue, Green, and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, while Yellow serves Interstate/Rose Quarter. Multiple buses also reach the campus; verify late service after concerts.
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Moderate

What to do
Use MAX whenever practical. If driving, purchase Rose Quarter parking and choose a garage based on the exit route rather than the shortest walk.
Best option
MAX light rail to either Rose Quarter station
Avoid
Entering the attached Garden Garage close to tipoff without a reservation or post-event exit plan
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Positive

Basketball atmosphere

Trail Blazers crowds can create a strong home-court environment, and the arrival of the Portland Fire adds a new WNBA identity. Energy varies with the matchup and team form, but basketball remains the building's clearest strength.

02

Positive

MAX access

Several light-rail lines serve the campus. Trains become crowded after major events, but the network can remove the parking decision entirely.

03

Mixed

Concourses & event policies

The bowl remains serviceable while circulation can feel dated at peak breaks. Basketball and non-basketball bag limits differ, so a concert habit may not match a league event.

Sources2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Multiple MAX lines make the arena one of the easier major venues to reach without a car.
  • ✓Portland basketball crowds give the building a recognizable local identity.
  • ✓Rose Quarter concessions and nearby options reflect more of the city than a generic arena district.
Sources2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

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Tradeoffs to consider

  • ×Concourse bottlenecks and restroom lines build during busy breaks.
  • ×The attached garages can take time to empty after a full house.
  • ×Bag allowances differ between basketball and non-basketball events.
Sources2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Tradeoffs to consider

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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Let MAX do the hard part, check the event-specific bag limit, and enter before the concourses compress into their pregame rush.

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