Originally known as the Rose Garden, Moda Center is a major indoor arena that opened on October 12, 1995. The arena was developed by the Portland Trail Blazers' owner Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and was part of his vision to revitalize Portland’s Central City.
In 2013, Moda Health secured naming rights to the venue and renamed it Moda Center. It is owned by the City and operated by Rip City Management. Moda Center, along with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, make up the two major venues on the Rose Quarter Campus. The arena hosts a variety of events, from Blazers games to world-class concerts and major entertainment shows.
With a seating capacity of over 19,000 for basketball games and the ability to accommodate many other large events, Moda Center is Oregon’s premier large indoor sports and entertainment venue. It is an iconic part of the city's skyline and a major contributor to the city and state’s cultural and economic landscape. Moda Center, including the estimated 1.5 million visitors it attracts, generates $600 million in annual economic activity, supporting thousands of jobs.
In summer 2024 with the end of the original ground lease approaching, the City acquired the arena from the private owners and entered into a new operating lease with Rip City Management and the Portland Trail Blazers. The new operating lease runs through October 11, 2030 with an option for a five-year extension. Read more:
For information on upcoming events, purchasing tickets and planning your trip to Moda Center or Veterans Memorial Coliseum, visit the official Rose Quarter website.