The curved tan exterior of Moda Center in Portland, with its rose logo and Rip City banners over the main entrance, under a blue sky

Portland Trail Blazers

Moda Center

Portland, Oregon

A Trail Blazers night at Moda Center, across the river from downtown Portland.

The local take

An arena on the Rose Quarter campus on the east bank of the Willamette, with a MAX transit center next door, a sports bar by the Convention Center, a beer hall and bowling on the Central Eastside, and a doughnut shop in Old Town open until 3 a.m.

Most Trail Blazers home games tip off at 7 p.m., many of them on weeknights, with a few 8 p.m. starts and a handful of weekend afternoon games. Doors open 75 minutes before tip-off, tickets are mobile-only, and there’s no re-entry. TriMet runs extra MAX service on game days, and the Rose Quarter says parking sells out often and early, so ride MAX or book parking ahead.

Moda Center

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6 hotels

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Rose Quarter and Lloyd District · 0.30 mi from the arena

A Lloyd District hotel that puts Moda Center a 7-minute walk away and MAX a 1-minute walk away, with Metropolitan Tavern on the roof and a coffee bar in the lobby.

There’s no train, rideshare or parking to plan on a weeknight: the hotel puts the arena a 7-minute walk away and MAX a 1-minute walk away. Produce Row is open until 8 p.m. most nights, and Pine State Biscuits opens at 8 a.m. for breakfast.

  • Valet $43 per night
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel lists valet parking at $43 a night. It doesn’t say whether breakfast is included or list an airport shuttle.

On game day: Lloyd District stay: walk to the arena. TriMet runs extra MAX service on game days and warns that platforms get crowded, and the Lyft pickup zone is on NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave by the east entry.

1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232

0.30 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Rose Quarter and Lloyd District · 0.19 mi from the arena

A hotel by the Oregon Convention Center, on the same side of the river as the arena.

  • Fees not published here
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel’s parking price, fees and breakfast terms weren’t readable on its site, so ask the hotel before you book.

On game day: Lloyd District stay: walk to the arena. TriMet runs extra MAX service on game days and warns that platforms get crowded, and the Lyft pickup zone is on NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave by the east entry.

375 NE Holladay Street, Portland, OR 97232

0.19 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Downtown and the Pearl District · 0.93 mi from the arena

A downtown hotel on Broadway that welcomes pets at no extra fee, with Il Solito and Bacchus Bar on site and a breakfast-included rate to book.

  • Breakfast-included rate available
Details

Keep in mind: Parking prices aren’t published on the site. It’s a MAX ride to the arena.

On game day: Downtown stay: ride a Blue, Green or Red Line MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center, which TriMet says is right next to Moda Center, or take a Lyft to the pickup zone by the east entry.

422 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

0.93 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Downtown and the Pearl District · 1.0 mi from the arena

A hotel in the historic Meier & Frank building, steps from Pioneer Square, with Urban Farmer and the rooftop Departure on site.

  • Valet $67 per day (off site)
  • PDX under 20 minutes by car
Details

Keep in mind: Valet is $67 a day and parks cars off site. The hotel doesn’t publish a destination fee or breakfast terms, so ask when you book. It’s a MAX ride to the arena.

On game day: Downtown stay: ride a Blue, Green or Red Line MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center, which TriMet says is right next to Moda Center, or take a Lyft to the pickup zone by the east entry.

525 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97204

1.0 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Downtown and the Pearl District · 1.0 mi from the arena

A downtown hotel at SW Alder and SW Park Avenue, a block from Pioneer Courthouse Square, with Bistro Alder on site.

  • Fees not published here
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Keep in mind: The site doesn’t publish parking prices, fees or breakfast terms. It’s a MAX ride to the arena.

On game day: Downtown stay: ride a Blue, Green or Red Line MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center, which TriMet says is right next to Moda Center, or take a Lyft to the pickup zone by the east entry.

750 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205

1.0 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Northeast Portland and PDX airport · 6.3 mi from the arena

An airport hotel off I-205 with a free PDX shuttle, free breakfast and an indoor pool.

  • Free PDX shuttle 3 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
  • Free breakfast
  • Paid on-site parking
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel lists its free shuttle for PDX only, and on-site parking is paid. Plan your own way to Moda Center.

On game day: Airport stay: prepay Rose Quarter parking through JustPark or the Ticketmaster checkout, or use the off-site Blazers lot at NE 7th and Multnomah, where the Rose Quarter says MAX trains arrive about every 5 minutes at the NE 7th and Holladay station.

11207 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 97220

6.3 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Get to know the areas

Rose Quarter and Lloyd DistrictWalking to the game on a weeknight

Stay on the arena’s side of the river, by the Oregon Convention Center and the Rose Quarter Transit Center, and walk to the game.

The Oregon Convention Center, the Rose Quarter Transit Center and the arena, with a sports bar on NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

To the arena
Walk to the arena. Hotel Eastlund puts Moda Center a 7-minute walk away.
After the game
Walk back with the crowd.
The tradeoff
Hotel Eastlund lists valet parking at $43 a night. This guide’s dinner picks for this side of the river are on the Central Eastside and East Burnside, not next to the hotels.

Hotels in this area

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Downtown and the Pearl DistrictA fuller Portland stay, with a MAX ride to the game

Stay by Pioneer Courthouse Square or in the Pearl District and ride MAX across the river to the arena.

Pioneer Courthouse Square, the South Park Blocks, and the Pearl District’s brewpubs and restaurants

To the arena
Ride a Blue, Green or Red Line MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center and walk to your door.
After the game
Board MAX at Rose Quarter Transit Center, or walk to the Lyft pickup zone on NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave.
The tradeoff
It’s a MAX ride each way, and TriMet’s Moda Center page doesn’t list a last-train time, so check your line’s timetable before a late return. The downtown hotels don’t publish their parking prices.

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Northeast Portland and PDX airportEarly or late flights and a car

Stay near PDX off I-205, with a free airport shuttle and free breakfast, and drive in on game day.

An airport hotel off I-205, well outside downtown

To the arena
Drive to the Rose Quarter exit off I-5 and park in the garage you prepaid. Check your vehicle’s height against the garage clearance.
After the game
Walk back to your garage and drive back. Parking cashiers take cards, tap to pay or prepaid passes only.
The tradeoff
The hotel lists its free shuttle for PDX only, and its on-site parking is paid. You make your own way to the arena and to dinner.

Hotels in this area

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Upcoming games at Moda Center

Visiting with the away team? Each game has its own page.

To the game and back

Choose a route from the area you’re staying in.

From the Lloyd District on footRose Quarter and Lloyd Districtwalk
Getting there
Walk to the arena; Hotel Eastlund puts it 7 minutes away. General doors open 75 minutes before tip-off.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd.

Tickets are mobile-only in the Trail Blazers app, and screenshots don’t get you in. There’s no re-entry, and bags larger than 10 × 6 × 2 inches aren’t allowed at basketball games.

Route information
From downtown on MAXDowntown and the Pearl Districttransit
Getting there
Ride a Blue, Green or Red Line MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center, which TriMet says is right next to Moda Center. TriMet runs extra MAX service on Blazers game days.
Getting back
Board MAX at Rose Quarter Transit Center with the crowd.

TriMet warns that platforms get crowded, and its Moda Center page lists no last-train time, so check your line’s timetable for the date. Pay with a Hop card, a contactless card or a phone wallet.

Route information
From downtown by rideshareDowntown and the Pearl Districtrideshare
Getting there
Set your drop-off at the rideshare zone on NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave, right outside the east entry. Lyft is the arena’s rideshare partner.
Getting back
Walk to the same zone on NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave for pickup.

Prices and waits after the game are set by the app. The Rose Quarter publishes the zone but no pickup times.

Route information
From PDX airport by carNortheast Portland and PDX airportdrive
Getting there
Prepay parking through JustPark or, when offered, the Ticketmaster checkout; the Rose Quarter says parking sells out often and early. Drive to the Rose Quarter exit off I-5 and park in the Garden, Annex, East Broadway or West Broadway garage. For Blazers games there’s also an off-site lot at NE 7th and Multnomah, five blocks away, where MAX trains arrive about every 5 minutes at the NE 7th and Holladay station.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive back.

The Garden and Annex garages have a 6’8” clearance and the Broadway garages 8’2”. The garages open about 2 hours before an event. Parking is cashless: cards, tap to pay or prepaid passes. Parking prices aren’t published on the Rose Quarter page.

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At Moda Center

Doors and bags — Trail Blazers

General doors open 75 minutes before tip-off at regular-season Trail Blazers games. Bags larger than 10 × 6 × 2 inches aren’t allowed at basketball games; medical and childcare bags up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches are, screened by x-ray at designated locations. Bag check is available for a fee.

Arena information
Mobile tickets only

Entry is mobile-only through the Trail Blazers/Rose Quarter app, and screenshots won’t get you in. The app also buys, sells and transfers tickets and can hail a ride.

Arena information
A cashless campus with no re-entry

The Rose Quarter is cash-free: pay by card or tap. Reverse ATMs turn cash into a prepaid card at no fee. There’s no re-entry, and the campus is smoke- and vape-free.

Arena information
Parking sells out early

The Rose Quarter has four garages and two lots with more than 2,500 spaces, plus more than 1,700 off-site spaces at NE 7th and Multnomah for Blazers games. It recommends prepaying through JustPark or, when offered, the Ticketmaster checkout because parking sells out often and early.

Arena information
MAX to the arena

Blue, Green and Red Line MAX trains stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, next to the arena, and the Yellow Line stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter. Bus lines 4, 8, 17, 35, 40, 44 and 77 stop there too. TriMet runs extra MAX service on Blazers game days.

Arena information
Accessibility

The ADA entrance is on P3 of the Garden Garage at the north end of the arena, and drop-off is along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street. Wheelchair escorts: 503-797-9750; the Rose Quarter says the line is answered only from 30 minutes before doors open on event days. Sensory bags and a sensory room are available; request a sign-language interpreter in writing at least 2 weeks ahead.

Arena information

Useful things to know

Can I leave Moda Center and come back in?

No. The Rose Quarter says there’s no re-entry for events.

Do I need cash at Moda Center?

No. The campus is cashless, parking included. If you arrive with cash, reverse ATMs turn it into a prepaid card at no fee.

How do I get to Moda Center on MAX?

Ride a Blue, Green or Red Line train to Rose Quarter Transit Center, next to the arena, or the Yellow Line to Interstate/Rose Quarter. TriMet runs extra trains on Blazers game days, but check your line’s timetable before counting on a late train home.

Where do rideshares drop off and pick up?

Along NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave, right outside the east entry. Lyft is the arena’s rideshare partner.