Seattle
🏟️ Address: Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave N, Seattle, Washington, WA 98109, United States Directions in Google Maps
Due to the extensive parking available at the venue and the great road links, driving is a popular way to reach Climate Pledge Arena. However, as the arena is all about green initiatives, they encourage guests to use public transport or even cycle or walk to the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Climate Pledge Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There are a number of parking garages near Climate Pledge Arena, including:
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Parking Pass
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Arena Garage
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100 m1 min |
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1st Ave N Garage
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160 m2 min |
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5th Avenue Garage
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450 m5 min |
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Gem Plaza
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450 m5 min |
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2500 Elliott Ave
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1.2 km14 min |
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2333 Western Ave
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1.2 km14 min |
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2231 6th Ave
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1.3 km16 min |
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Westin Building Garage
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1.5 km18 min |
The Arena Garage contains electric vehicle charging stations. If you are looking for ADA-accessible parking, the Arena Garage, 1st Ave N Garage, and 5th Avenue Garage have spaces.
Before events, rideshare vehicles will be prohibited from dropping off on 1st Ave N. The best rideshare drop-off locations on your way to an event will be:
For the 30 minutes following the event, rideshare vehicles will not be allowed to pick up passengers nearby the arena. During this window, passengers are encouraged to walk east to pick up at this location:
Once the 30-minute window has passed, rideshare passengers can resume normal usage.
Seattle is a diverse city that welcomes everyone regardless of budget. While it boasts many classy and refined establishments, it is also populated with artsy boutique hotels and edgy Airbnbs and hostels.
Sustainable and delicious food and beverage offerings are available throughout Climate Pledge Arena, including seafood from Bristol Bay Wild Market (Main Concourse Section 21), vegan and vegetarian treats from Impossible Market (Main Concourse Sections 5 and 11), and a modern take on classic Italian-American fare from Sound Pizza (Main Concourse Section 19 and 117).
Climate Pledge Arena can be accessed via public bus routes 1, 2, 8, 13, D Line, and more. Alight at 1st Ave N & Republican St, which is a 680 m (8 min) walk from the venue.
Climate Pledge Arena is easily accessed by monorail. The nearest station is Seattle Center, which is a 680 m (8 min) walk from the venue.
Convenient light rail services into the city are accessible from Northgate, with expansions to Redmond, Federal Way, and Lynnwood arriving in 2024. You can ride light rail and transfer to the monorail to access the arena much faster than driving. Currently, the nearest light rail station to Climate Pledge Arena is Westlake, which is a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from the venue.
Seattle is known for its ferry services that make it easy to travel around Elliott Bay and further afield. At the Port of Seattle (which is a 1.1 km (13 min) walk from the arena), you can take a ferry all the way to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. For more local services - e.g. those to Bainbridge, Bremerton, Vashon Islands, and West Seattle - ferries depart from the Seattle Ferry Terminal which is a 2.9 km (35 min) walk from the arena.
Guests cycling to arena events are encouraged to use the many protected bike lanes surrounding the arena.
Bicycle lockers are available in the 1st Ave N Garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Short-term bike parking is available around the plaza, mostly located at the North East corner of the East Plaza. Please note that short-term bike parking will require the use of a personal bike lock.
Climate Pledge Arena has a fantastic central location in Seattle and there is plenty to see and do within walking distance. Nearby, there is the iconic Space Needle (a 400 m (5 min) walk), the Museum of Pop Culture (a 350 m (4 min) walk), the International Fountain (a 170 m (2 min) walk), and the Pacific Science Center (a 350 m (4 min) walk) to name just a few!
Doors will open 90 minutes prior to the event start time for Club, Suite, and Premium ticket holders, and 60 minutes prior for all other guests. Exit and re-entry is not permitted at Climate Pledge Arena.
Climate Pledge Arena requests that guests not bring a bag to the arena. If necessary, guests are permitted to bring a bag that fits within the following specifications: 1 x clear bag that does not exceed 14”w x 14”h x 6”d in size; clear backpack within the approved dimensions and no more than 2 pockets; small clutches/purses/wallets that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a handle or strap. All bags are required to go through x-ray screening and inspection. X-ray screening is available at designated lanes at the East and West main entry doors.
There are toilet facilities located throughout the venue on all levels. All-gender & family restrooms are available near most sets of men’s and women’s restrooms throughout the arena, on each level. All restrooms are accessible and have changing tables.
As the home venue of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena primarily hosts ice hockey games. Wrestling events as well as music concerts are also often held at the arena. You can find the Climate Pledge Arena schedule above.
Tickets prices will vary greatly in price depending on several factors such as the event, the teams playing, the ticket type, and the seller. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as USD $11 with the average price sitting at around $70. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Tickets can be purchased at the arena box office which is located at 334 1st Ave. N. and open on event days 3 hours prior to the event start time and closed on non-event days. However, buying tickets online is generally more reliable and more convenient as you are able to view a range of options and prices, and purchase a ticket before arriving at the arena.
There are several lots close to the arena offering car parking spaces that can be pre-booked, however, the venue encourages the use of public transport. See the Climate Pledge Arena travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport. You can also find information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Travel & Parking tabs.
Climate Pledge Arena is located in Uptown Seattle meaning there are plenty of accommodation choices nearby. See the Climate Pledge Arena hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the arena. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates typically open between 60-90 mins before the start of the event depending on the ticket purchased. For some events, you can find the gate/door opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Climate Pledge Arena has a capacity of approximately 18,300. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
334 1st Ave N, Seattle, Washington, WA 98109, United States.
