Moda Center is an event venue at One Center Court in Portland’s Rose Quarter, with MAX and bus connections across the street and parking garages on campus. For event planning, check your route, parking choice and the venue’s event-specific bag policy before setting out.
- Address: One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227.
- Transit: The Rose Quarter Transit Center is across from Moda Center.
- Parking: The Rose Quarter campus has more than 2,500 spaces.
- Box Office: Opens 2 hours before an event and closes on non-event days.
Where is Moda Center?
Moda Center is at One Center Court in Portland’s Rose Quarter. The Rose Quarter Transit Center is across from the venue at 1091 N Williams Ave., giving you a nearby connection point for MAX and buses.
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How do you get to Moda Center by public transit?
MAX Blue, Green and Red lines serve Rose Quarter Transit Center, while the Yellow Line serves Interstate/Rose Quarter Transit Center. Buses serving the transit center next to Moda Center include 4-Fessenden, 8-Jackson Park/NE 15th, 17-Holgate/Broadway, 35-Macadam/Greeley, 40-Tacoma/Swan Island, 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest and 77-Broadway/Halsey.
TriMet runs extra MAX service on Blazers game days. The transit center is accessible to people with mobility devices, and its ticket vending machines accept credit and debit cards. For a broader explanation of how Portland public transport works for visitors, consider how transit fits your trip before choosing a route.
Day-pass fares are $5.60 for adults and $2.80 for youth and honored citizens. Fares can change, so check the official site before you go.
Where can you park or arrange a pickup?
Rose Quarter parking spans garages and surface lots, with more than 2,500 spaces available across campus. The garages differ in capacity and access, so check which one best matches your event-day plans.
Garden Garage
Garden Garage has 1,038 spaces, including 24 ADA-accessible spaces and 8 EV charging stations. It connects directly to Moda Center.
Annex Garage
Annex Garage has 350 spaces, including 8 ADA-accessible spaces and 2 EV charging stations. It connects to the annex building and provides access to the Box Office Lobby.
East and West Garages
East and West Garages have 1,087 spaces combined, including 26 ADA-accessible spaces and 18 EV charging stations.
Surface lots
Aegean Lot is a secured riverside lot with approximately 500 spaces. Benton Surface Lot has 92 spaces, including 3 ADA-accessible spaces.
Rideshare pickup is on NE Holiday St. across from the Convention Center MAX Station. Guest drop-off and pickup areas are also along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street.
What should you know about tickets, entry and venue policies?
The Rose Quarter Box Office at Moda Center opens 2 hours before an event and is closed on non-event days. All guests entering Moda Center are subject to security screening; permitted bags may be searched, and declining screening may result in denied entry or removal.
Bag allowances depend on the event. For non-basketball events, bags up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches are permitted. For NBA and WNBA basketball events, bags up to 10 × 6 × 2 inches are permitted and require secondary screening in a designated bag line.
Medical and childcare exceptions may be up to 14 × 14 × 6 inches and are screened by X-ray. Rules may change by event, so check the event’s Know Before You Go email.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and children’s needs. Empty, non-glass water bottles up to 32 ounces are allowed except on general-admission floors. Re-entry is not permitted, and weapons, including concealed weapons, are prohibited across the Rose Quarter campus.
How can you plan for accessibility and an event-night stay?
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on all levels. Up to 3 companion seats may be purchased with each accessible seat, subject to availability. The dedicated ADA entrance is on P3 in Garden Garage at the north end of Moda Center.
Complimentary wheelchair escorts are available between the venue and campus pickup or parking locations. Call 503-797-9750 or request help at a Guest Information Booth.
Free assisted-listening devices are also available at Guest Information Booths with valid identification; the venue encourages guests to bring their own aux-compatible headphones. Sensory bags can be checked out at Guest Information Booths, and a sensory room is accessible through Guest Services.
If you’re coordinating airport logistics with an event stay, this guide to how to get from Portland International Airport to the airport area covers the route and transfer details.
FAQs
Which MAX lines serve the Rose Quarter Transit Center?
MAX Blue, Green and Red lines serve the transit center; the Yellow Line serves Interstate/Rose Quarter Transit Center.
Does Moda Center allow re-entry?
No. Re-entry is not permitted for Rose Quarter events.
Where is the ADA entrance?
The dedicated ADA entrance is on P3 in Garden Garage, at the north end of Moda Center.
When does the Moda Center Box Office open?
It opens 2 hours before an event and is closed on non-event days.