Portland Trail Blazers games at Moda Center: What to know before you go

Single-game tickets can be purchased on the Portland Trail Blazers website via Ticketmaster, through the Ticketmaster website or app, or using SeatGeek. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Door times

For the regular season games at Moda Center, the doors will open 75 minutes prior to tip-off. Dr. Jack's will open three hours prior to tip-off. 

Public transit

One of the best ways to attend Blazers games is via public transit. On game days, TriMet runs extra service on MAX lines. Blue, Green and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center, next to Moda Center and the Yellow line will take you to Interstate/Rose Quarter.

For buses, lines 4, 8, 35, 44 and 77 all stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center. Click here to see a map of the Rose Quarter Transit Center. 

Riders can pay by either tapping the green Hop reader at MAX stops or inside buses with a phone or contactless credit card for the $2.80 adult 2.5-hour pass. For all other pass options, tap with a Hop card using the app or paper ticket. (For more information about how to pay, click here.)

Fare prices:

• Adult (ages 18-64) 2.5 hour pass: $2.80
• Adult day pass: $5.60
• Honored Citizen (ages 65+, people on Medicare, people with disabilities, people who qualify based on income, and veterans and active-duty military) 2.5 hour pass: $1.40
• Honored Citizen day pass: $2.80
• Youth (ages 7-17 or students in high school or pursuing a GED) 2.5 hour pass: $1.40
•  Youth day pass: $2.80

Children under age 6 ride for free. 

How to drive to Blazers games

Driving to the arena? Follow these directions, provided by the Rose Quarter:

• From I-5 northbound: Take the Rose Quarter Exit, left on Broadway (2nd light), left on Vancouver Ave. (2nd light), proceed straight and enter parking garages as directed; you can also take the City Center Exit (before Marquam Bridge), proceed north on Front Street (Naito Parkway) over the Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave. (1st light) and enter parking garages as directed. You can also take I-405 exit to Everett St. Exit, right on Everett St., proceed over Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave. (1st light) and enter parking garages as directed.
• From I-5 southbound: Take Rose Quarter Exit (302A), proceed straight through two lights, enter parking garages as directed.
• From I-205 northbound: Take I-205 North to the City Center/I-84 West Exit and follow the I-84 Westbound directions.
• From I-205 southbound: Take I-205 North to the City Center/I-84 West Exit and follow the I-84 Westbound directions.
• From I-84 westbound: Follow signs to I-5 N Seattle and take Rose Quarter exit. Turn left onto NE Multnomah (2nd light). Turn right onto N. Interstate (3rd light including pedestrian crossing light.) Enter parking garages as directed.
• From Highway 26 eastbound: Take I-405 North/Seattle exit, take Everett St. Exit, exit right on Everett St., proceed straight over Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave. (1st light), enter parking garages as directed. or Take I-405 North exit proceed to I-5 South exit, from I-5 South take Rose Quarter Exit, proceed straight through two lights and enter parking garages as directed. You can also take I-405 South exit, proceed to I-5 North. From I-5 North, take the Rose Quarter Exit, left on Broadway (2nd light), left on Vancouver Ave. (2nd light), proceed straight and enter parking garages as directed.

There are more than 2,500 parking spaces available at the Rose Quarter. Prices vary, according to the event, but they typically range from $10 to $35:

• Garden Garage: 1,038 total spaces (24 ADA accessible spaces; 8 EV charging stations); physically attached to north end of Moda Center
• Annex Garage: 350 total spaces (9 ADA accessible spaces; 2 EV charging stations)
• West Broadway Garage: 554 total spaces (12 ADA accessible spaces; 7 EV charging stations)
• East Broadway Garage: 533 total spaces (14 ADA accessible spaces; 11 EV charging stations)
• Benton Surface Lot: 92 total spaces (3 ADA accessible spaces)

Book parking near Moda Center here

Neighborhood parking

On-street parking spaces near the Rose Quarter during Trail Blazer games is limited to two hours at night (5-10 p.m.) between October and May. This is a change for the 2024-25 season.

In June 2024, Portland City Council approved the Zone V parking permit area that covers the Eliot neighborhood near the Rose Quarter to allow more parking access for residents. Click here to see a map of the permit area. 

Here's a look at some of the rules and regulations for people attending events at Moda Center. This isn't a comprehensive list; to see the full list, click on the link at the bottom of this section.

Alcohol: Alcohol is served at most events at the Rose Quarter. At sporting events, alcohol can be purchased at concession stands or at several kiosks throughout the concourse. Guests are served no more than two drinks at a time. Alcohol sales end at the last period of play for basketball games.

Animals: Only trained guide dogs and service animals are allowed at the Rose Quarter. Service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. 

Bags and purses: Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6" and backpacks are not permitted with exceptions for medical and childcare needs. Bags 4" x 6" or smaller are recommended for expediated entry. 

Cash-free campus: The Rose Quarter is a cash-free campus. Learn more about this here.

Outside food and beverage: All outside food or beverages are prohibited from Moda Center. Exemptions may be made for medical and child needs.

Smoking and vaping: The Rose Quarter is a smoke-free campus. All smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited on-site, including inside the Moda Center. If any guest is caught smoking inside the arena, they will be escorted off the premises and are not entitled to a refund.

Water bottles: Reusable (non-glass) water bottles are permitted. Bottles must be no larger than 32 oz and must empty upon entry.

Weapons: All weapons are not permitted on our premises, even if you have a concealed weapons permit. Exceptions will not be made for off-duty police officers, security or military personnel not in service at the Rose Quarter, or other licensed carriers.

More information about rules and regulations at Moda Center can be found here.

There are over 40 places to grab food and drinks at Moda Center during Blazers games, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 

Looking to skip the lines? There's a grab-and-go drinks option in Section 317, with waters, sodas, beer and more. At the Blaze thru market, food prices can range from $9 for a hot dog to $11 for nachos. For drinks, bottled water is $8 and bottled soda is $9. Alcoholic beverages cost $12.50 for domestic beer and $13.59 for premium beer. 

Where to eat

Concessions at Moda Center features a lineup of local favorites in the Portland area.

• Baes, section 119, a local fried chicken favorite with sandwiches, strips and fries. 
• Cha Cha Cha, sections 119, 214, 332, a Portland chain of Mexican restaurants that serves burritos, nachos, bowls and quesadillas. 
• Killer Burger, section 116, a Portland-area chain with specialty burgers and fries. 
• Ranch Pizza, section 203, the Portland favorite featured thick crust pizza.
• Sizzle Pie, sections 113, 122, 308, has fresh pizza by the slice or whole pies. 
• Top Burmese, section 105, a local Portland favorite serving Burmese food. 

Where to drink

There's over 15 bar and drink options at Moda Center, not including eateries serving beverages, from quick on-the-go options to sit down venues. 

Quick options: 

• Beer cart section 320
• Coors Cart, sections 108 and 119, with Coors beers
• Corona Cove, section 119, bar featuring Corona beers.
• Grab & go, section 317
• Hop Valley Hop Box, section 110, features Hop Valley craft beers.
• Hornitos Tequila cart, sections 108 and 306, a portable cocktail bar
• Lemonade stand, sections 114, 122 and 315, features fresh-squeezed lemonade and vodka lemonade. 
• Liquor cart, sections 108, 117, 119, 306 and 319, portable cocktail bar with draft beer and canned wine options
• Low bar, section 303, features a variety of beers at low prices. 
• Milagro Cantina, section 119, a bar featuring Milagro tequila. 
• Pendleton Whisky cart, sections 104 and 116, a portable bar featuring the namesake whisky and other cocktails and beverage. 
• Tully Tavern, section 321, a portable bar featuring Tullamore Dew and other cocktails and beverages. 

Sit-down and full bars:

• East club bar, section 215, a full bar fearing alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
• Pendelton Whisky bar, section 230, a full bar featuring the namesake whisky. 
• Schnoely's Elysian Taproom, section 101, features Elysian Brewing beers.
• The Pines, section 332, a full bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• ULTRA Club, section 110, a full bar featuring Michelob Ultra beer

Food options at Moda Center for dietary needs

• Blaze's Bistro, section 312, with burgers, mac and cheese, quesadillas, tenders and more. (Vegetarian)
• Cha Cha Cha, sections 119, 214, 332, features made-to-order Mexican food, including burritos, nachos, bowls and quesadillas. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
• Crafter's, sections 102, 111, 302, has the classic burgers, veggie burgers, chicken strips and fries. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
• Crisp, section 229, features handcrafted salads. Vegan options. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Kama'aina, sections 108 and 332, features Hawaiian comfort food with poke bowls, kalua pork and fish and chips. (Gluten Free)
• Plum Tasty, section 107, has organic wraps, bowls and salads. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Ranch Pizza, section 203, the Portland favorite feature thick crust pizza. (Vegetarian)
• Sizzle Pie, sections 113, 122, 308, has fresh pizza by the slice or whole pies. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Tip Top Burger Sop, section 218, features vegan & vegetarian burger options. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
• Fifty Licks, section 202, a local favorite with vegan and dairy-free options. (Vegan)

Click here to see all Moda Center's concession options.