Climate Pledge Arena Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for Seattle.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | ONE BAG (clear or other) no larger than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ OR ONE SMALL CLUTCH/PURSE/WALLET no larger than 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″. All bags larger than a clutch must go through x-ray screening at designated bag lines located at primary entries. Medical and diaper bags are exceptions but are subject to search and x-ray screening. |
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| Doors open | Door times vary by event. For Seattle Kraken games, all doors open 90 minutes prior to puck drop. For Seattle Storm games, all doors open 60 minutes prior to tipoff. |
| Cashless? | Climate Pledge Arena is a cashless facility. Guests can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, major credit cards, or convert cash to a VISA card at reverse ATMs located at the South East corner of the Main Concourse by Section 04. |
| Rideshare zone | Pre-Event drop-off locations: Republican St & Warren Ave N, MoPOP turnaround, Mercer St – McCaw Hall Drop Off Zone, Denny Way – Pacific Science Center Drop Off Zone. All rideshare vehicles are prohibited from dropping off riders on 1st Ave N. Post-Event pick-up locations (after a 30-45 minute restriction on 1st Ave N): MoPOP Museum, Space Needle (Broad St), Thomas St & Taylor Ave N (for Storm games). |
| Re-entry | Exit and re-entry is not permitted at Climate Pledge Arena. |
| Transit | Public transit is highly encouraged, with options including bus, Link light rail (connecting to Seattle Center Monorail at Westlake Station), and the Seattle Center Monorail. All guests receive a free public transit pass alongside their ticket for every publicly ticketed event, valid two hours before doors open and two hours after the event. |
Parking
Parking is available at every price point for every budget. Pre-purchase your parking using the Kraken + CPA Mobile App. Convenient parking is available at Climate Pledge Arena garages (Arena Garage and 1st Ave N Garage) and the 5th Ave Garage (Seattle Center operated). Closest ADA parking is in the Arena Garage and 1st Ave N Garage. Secure bike parking is available in the 1st Ave N parking garage for 5 cents per hour.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: If a stroller is unable to fit collapsed under your seat it must be checked in at a Guest Services Information Desk. Strollers/wagons are not permitted on tours.
- Family perks: All-Gender & Family Restrooms are available near most sets of Men's and Women's Restrooms throughout the arena, on each level. Free public transit is included with event tickets.
Culture layer
- Signature food: The arena offers a diverse selection including Molly D Burgers, Ballard Pizza, Din Tai Fung Marketplace, seafood, coffee, craft beer, and plant-based and allergy-friendly options.
- Local tradition: A notable tradition is the free public transit pass included with event tickets, promoting sustainable travel. Fans are encouraged to explore local businesses around the arena before events.
Verified places nearby
- Tom's Watch BarLenny Wilkens Way, Seattle, WA · Lower Queen Anne / UptownWhat to order: Bold, chef-driven dishes, rotating selection of local craft beers, and cocktails.
- Queen Anne Beerhall203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119 · Lower Queen Anne / Queen AnneWhat to order: Charcuterie pretzels, cheese curds, burgers, salads, Seattle dogs, wings, and fried fish dishes.
- Buckley's On Queen Anne232 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-4203 · Queen Anne / Lower Queen AnneWhat to order: Hearty American comfort food, including blackened chicken tacos, clam chowder, satisfying breakfasts, and creative cocktails like the Breakfast Margarita and Spanish Cider.