Portland, OR · Capacity: 19,300
Home of the Trail Blazers (NBA) in Portland's Rose Quarter, seating 19,393 fans. Rip City's passionate basketball culture fills this arena with energy, and its central east-side location connects to the city's food and beer scene.
The Moda Center is the home of the Trail Blazers and the heart of “Rip City,” one of the NBA's most loyal single-team markets, where Blazermania has filled the building through the decades in the Rose Quarter.
It's across the river from downtown, on the light rail, near the food and beer Portland is famous for.
Below are the Portland stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the Moda Center.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Moda Center in Portland — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Golden Age Hollywood-themed boutique hotel in downtown Portland with vintage glamour, curated film stills, and a sophisticated cocktail lounge. Near Moda Center and the Pearl District, it captures Portland's creative spirit and is a favorite of visiting musicians and NBA players.
Art-forward boutique hotel in downtown Portland housing the world's largest permanent collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs. A stylish base for fans attending events at Moda Center, with easy MAX light rail access to the arena.
The Nines Hotel occupies the upper floors of an iconic downtown Portland building and places sports travelers within walking distance of Providence Park and easy transit to Moda Center. The hotel's atrium bar and upscale dining are popular stops for visiting fans before and after big events. Portland's food and beer culture comes alive in the surrounding blocks, making The Nines a perfect launch pad for a sports-focused visit.
Trendy boutique hotel in Old Town Portland with a rooftop bar, lobby restaurant, and Portland-inspired design. Walking distance to Providence Park for Timbers matches and a short ride to Moda Center for Trail Blazers basketball.
The Woodlark Hotel merges two historic downtown Portland buildings into a single boutique property with locally roasted coffee, an intimate lobby bar, and Pacific Northwest design. Its central location near Providence Park and Moda Center makes it a stylish home base for Timbers and Blazers fans.
Award-winning Portland brewery whose IPA won the Great American Beer Festival gold medal, with a friendly taproom in the Dekum neighborhood. A must-visit in America's craft beer capital for Timbers Army members and Trail Blazers fans.
The Portland outpost of Oregon's legendary Deschutes Brewery is a favorite pre-match stop for Timbers and Thorns fans heading to Providence Park, just minutes away. The expansive Pearl District pub pours the full Deschutes catalogue — including the legendary Black Butte Porter and Obsidian Stout — alongside a solid pub menu rooted in Pacific Northwest ingredients. The communal tables and relaxed atmosphere create an ideal gathering point for fan groups before any Providence Park event.
Expatriate is a tiny, dimly lit Northeast Portland bar from celebrated chef Naomi Pomeroy, serving Asian-inspired cocktails and snacks in an impossibly cool setting. Timbers fans and Trail Blazers supporters squeeze into this intimate space for some of Portland's most creative drinks.
A Portland craft beer pioneer in the Central Eastside known for its bold, bottle-conditioned ales like Adam and Fred. Beer-loving Timbers Army members and Trail Blazers fans seek out this tasting room for rare vintage pours and the deep brewing knowledge of the staff.
Massive beer hall in Portland's Central Eastside with 99 taps of exclusively Oregon-brewed craft beer and an expansive industrial-chic space. Close to Moda Center, it's the ultimate pre-game destination for Trail Blazers fans seeking the best of Oregon's legendary craft beer scene.
Rogue Ales Public House in the Pearl District is a flagship outlet for one of Oregon's most beloved craft breweries, drawing Trail Blazers fans for pints of Dead Guy Ale before heading to Moda Center. The spacious taproom shows games on multiple screens and the beer selection is overwhelming in the best possible way. Portland's craft beer culture is inseparable from its sports fandom and Rogue captures that spirit perfectly.
Intimate French-inspired wine bar and restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Rucker, located next to his flagship Le Pigeon. Known for its duck-centric small plates and natural wines, Canard is a favorite of Trail Blazers players and Portland's food-obsessed culture.
Portland's signature dining scene — 500+ food carts in pod clusters across the city serving everything from Thai to Georgian khachapuri to Korean-Mexican fusion.
Kell's Irish Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Portland is a sprawling pub that draws sports fans for its warm atmosphere, comfort food, and extensive whiskey and beer selection. Blazers fans and Portland Timbers supporters often share space here before big matches, united by their fierce civic pride. The live music on weekend nights adds to the celebratory energy after a Portland victory.
Cult-favorite Portland sandwich shop known for its inventive pork-centric sandwiches, dirty fries, and craft beer selection. A casual pregame classic for Timbers and Trail Blazers fans who want something quick and delicious.
A beloved Portland neighborhood Italian restaurant in the Pearl District within easy walking distance of Providence Park, Luce draws a devoted crowd of Timbers season-ticket holders, visiting team officials, and Portland food enthusiasts for handmade pastas and excellent Italian wines before match days. The warm, intimate dining room and consistently excellent food make it the kind of local institution that becomes a personal tradition for regulars. Portland's food reputation is well earned, and Luce exemplifies why.
James Beard Award-winning Thai street food restaurant that put Portland on the national culinary map with its famous fish-sauce wings. A must-visit for foodies attending Trail Blazers games or concerts at Moda Center.
One of the largest urban forests in the US with 80+ miles of trails — the 30-mile Wildwood Trail winds through old-growth Douglas fir just minutes from downtown.
Home of the Portland Trail Blazers, Moda Center sits in the Rose Quarter complex and hosts one of the NBA's most knowledgeable and loyal fan bases. Blazer fans are famous for their passionate support and the Rose Quarter's concentration of bars and restaurants makes the area a full game-day destination.
The Moda Center is the beating heart of Portland sports, home to the Trail Blazers and host to the city's biggest concerts. The Rose Quarter complex surrounding it includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum — a stunning mid-century modern arena now home to the Portland Winterhawks. A single visit to the Rose Quarter can take a fan through six decades of Portland sports history.
The world's largest independent bookstore occupying an entire city block with a million+ books across nine color-coded rooms — a Portland institution since 1971.
Providence Park is one of MLS's most atmospheric venues, with the Timbers Army supporter section producing a non-stop wall of sound, smoke, and scarves that has earned Portland a reputation as having North America's best soccer fan culture. The compact, sold-out stadium in the heart of the city creates an intimate intensity that visiting teams find overwhelming.
Join the Timbers Army in MLS's most atmospheric stadium — the log-sawing, tifo-raising, non-stop chanting experience at Providence Park is unlike any other in American soccer.
Moda Center in Portland is tracked across 0 events and seats 19,300 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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Elizabeth Banks, Fred Armisen, Tom Hanks, Fred Armisen, Matt Groening have been spotted at Moda Center.
Moda Center has a capacity of 19,300 people.
Moda Center opened in 1995. It was designed by Ellerbe Becket.
Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Fire play home games at Moda Center in Portland.
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