Moda Center Parking Guide 2026

Prices, Garages, and the Cheapest Options

Rose Quarter has 4 garages and 2 surface lots totaling 2,500+ spaces. Official garage pricing runs $20–$35, but you can cut that to $5–$8 at the U-Store lot—or skip parking entirely with a $5.60 TriMet day pass on MAX Light Rail.

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2,500+
Total Parking Spaces
$5–$35
Price Range
4 Garages
Official Facilities

Quick Decision Matrix

Every option at a glance — cost, walk time, best use case, and the key tradeoff.

OptionCostWalk to ArenaBest ForMain Tradeoff
Garden Garage$20–$350 min (attached)Mobility needs, rain, fastest accessFills first; slowest post-event exit
East Broadway Garage$20–$352 minEV drivers (11 chargers), tall vehicles (8'2")Broadway entrance backs up on game nights
West Broadway Garage$20–$353 minFastest post-event exit via Interstate Ave → I-5Slightly farther from main entrance
Annex Garage$30–$404 minOverflow when other garages fullMost expensive; only 2 EV stations
U-Store Rose Quarter Lot$5–$85 minBudget-conscious regularsUncovered, limited spaces, no reservations
Off-Site Lots (NE 7th & Multnomah)~$1010–12 min or MAXBlazers games only — 1,700+ spacesNot available for concerts, Fire, or other events
Oregon Convention Center Garage$15–$2510 minAvoiding Rose Quarter congestion entirely7 ft clearance on P1; no oversized vehicles
MAX Light Rail (Park & Ride)$5.60 day pass0 min (at arena)Families, groups, anyone avoiding trafficLast train ~12:30 AM; crowded post-event
Street Parking (Lloyd District)$1.80/hr normal; $5/hr events10–20 minShort events, non-sellout nights$5/hr event rate + Zone V now extends north of Broadway

Parking Price Calculator

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$20 – $35
Typical official garage price: $25
Playoff games hit $35. Garages open ~2 hrs before tipoff.

Budget alternative: U-Store Lot $5–$8 · MAX day pass $5.60 · OCC Garage $15–$25

Interactive Parking Map

Parking Locations Around Moda Center

Garden Garage
Connected to arena
East Broadway
2 min walk
West Broadway
3 min walk
Annex Garage
4 min walk
Benton Surface Lot
5 min walk • Budget

Garden Garage

Popular
Price:$20-$35
Spaces:1,038
Walk:0 min
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East Broadway Garage

Price:$20-$35
Spaces:533
Walk:2 min
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West Broadway Garage

Price:$20-$35
Spaces:544
Walk:3 min
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Annex Garage

Price:$30-$40
Spaces:350
Walk:4 min
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Benton Surface Lot

Budget
Price:$10-$20
Spaces:92
Walk:5 min
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Live Parking Availability

Last updated: 11:04:59 AM | Updates every 2 minutes

Garden Garage

234
of 1038 spaces
Filling Fast
$25
Occupancy77%
Estimated full by: 6:30 PM

East Broadway Garage

187
of 533 spaces
Available
$25
Occupancy65%
Estimated full by: 7:00 PM

West Broadway Garage

201
of 544 spaces
Available
$25
Occupancy63%
Estimated full by: 7:15 PM

Annex Garage

89
of 350 spaces
Filling Fast
$35
Occupancy75%
Estimated full by: 6:45 PM

Live Availability Tips

  • • Availability shown is for general parking - ADA spaces may have different availability
  • • Pre-booking guarantees your spot even when garages show as full
  • • Consider alternative parking when official garages are 75%+ full
  • • Arrival 90+ minutes early recommended for popular events

Parking Options Comparison

Compare all parking options to find the best fit for your needs

LocationPriceWalk TimeSpacesFeaturesBest ForBook
Garden Garage
Official
Popular
$20-$35
0 min1,038
Covered
EV
ADA
Pre-book
Directly attached
Most expensive
East Broadway Garage
Official
$20-$35
2 min533
Covered
EV
ADA
Pre-book
Good availability
Short walk required
West Broadway Garage
Official
$20-$35
3 min544
Covered
EV
ADA
Pre-book
Good capacity
Moderate walk
U-Store Rose Quarter
Alternative
Budget
$5-$8
5 min~100
Cheapest option
Outdoor parking
First Come
Convention Center
Alternative
$12
5 min500+
Covered
ADA
Good value
No advance booking
First Come
Street Parking
Free
Budget
FREE
10+ minVaries
Completely free
Security risk
Drive & Park
🏆
Best Overall
Garden Garage
Most convenient, worth the premium
💰
Best Value
U-Store Rose Quarter
Save $15-30 per event
🚊
Best Alternative
MAX Light Rail
$5.60 day pass, no parking hassle

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  • • Consider booking parking + event tickets together for package deals
  • • Check cancellation policies in case your plans change

Garage-by-Garage Breakdown

Four garages totaling 2,475+ spaces within a five-minute walk. Each has a different strength — here's how to pick the right one.

Garden Garage

Attached to Moda Center — zero outdoor walking

Most Popular
1,038 spaces
$20–$35
0 min walk
8 EV stations

Key Features:

  • • 24 ADA accessible spaces on P3 level — direct covered walkway into arena
  • • Entrance on south side of Ramsay Way at Wheeler Ave
  • • 6'8" height clearance — no full-size trucks or roof racks
  • • Fills 60–90 minutes before tipoff on Blazers game nights
  • • Slowest post-event exit — all traffic funnels onto Ramsay Way
Reserve Garden Garage

East Broadway Garage

Most EV chargers — tallest clearance on campus

Best for EVs
533 spaces
$20–$35
2 min walk
11 EV stations

Why Choose East Broadway:

  • • 11 EV chargers across 533 spaces — 1 per 48 spaces (best ratio on campus)
  • • 8'2" height clearance — fits full-size SUVs and trucks with roof cargo
  • • Main entrance off Broadway/Weidler; secondary entrance from Ramsay Way
  • • 14 ADA accessible spaces with elevator access
Reserve East Broadway

West Broadway Garage

Fastest post-event exit on campus

Fastest Exit
554 spaces
$20–$35
3 min walk
7 EV stations

Why Choose West Broadway:

  • • Exits directly onto Interstate Ave → cleanest merge to I-5 North or South
  • • 8'2" height clearance — same as East Broadway, fits full-size trucks
  • • 12 ADA accessible spaces with elevator access
  • • Locals who attend regularly and want to get home fast choose this garage
Reserve West Broadway

Annex Garage

Overflow parking at premium pricing

Premium Pricing
350 spaces
$30–$40
4 min walk
2 EV stations

What to Know:

  • • Most expensive garage on campus at $30–$40
  • • Standard 6'8" height clearance — same as Garden Garage
  • • 9 ADA accessible spaces with elevator access
  • • Only 2 EV stations across 350 spaces — worst EV odds on campus
  • • Most people end up here when the other three garages are full
Reserve Annex Garage

Benton Surface Lot

Budget parking + the only on-campus option for RVs and buses

92 spaces (incl. 3 ADA)
$10–$20 standard
5 min walk
RV/Bus OK — $40

Important: The Benton Lot is sometimes reserved for event operations and not available for public parking. Check in advance at rosequarter.com. ADA spaces are ground level — no stairs or elevator needed.

EV Charging at Rose Quarter

28 total stations across four garages — complimentary with paid parking, courtesy of Pacific Office Automation. First-come, not reservable.

GarageEV StationsTotal SpacesEV-to-Space Ratio
East Broadway115331 per 48 spaces — best chance
Garden81,0381 per 130 spaces
West Broadway75541 per 79 spaces
Annex23501 per 175 spaces — worst chance

Arrive early — spots cannot be reserved. If you drive an EV, head to East Broadway.

Budget Parking Options Near Moda Center

Three legit ways to pay less — or nothing — before you even consider MAX transit.

U-Store Rose Quarter Lot

N Benton Ave & N Dixon St — 0.3 miles from arena

$5–$8
Best Value
5-minute walk (0.3 miles)

Cheapest paid parking within walking distance. Surface lot, uncovered. No advance reservations — first-come, first-served. Popular with regulars who know about it.

Oregon Convention Center Garage

777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd — 800 spaces

$15–$25
Underrated Option
10-minute walk

Completely avoids Rose Quarter congestion and the Broadway/Weidler bottleneck. Credit/debit at drive-through booths; cash accepted at south Ginkoberry entrance kiosk. P1 level: 7 ft clearance. P2 level: 9 ft clearance. 4 EV stations on-site. Opens daily at 6 AM. No RVs, campers, or trucks with trailers.

Off-Site Lots — Blazers Games Only

NE 7th Ave & Multnomah St — five blocks east

~$10
Blazers Only
10–12 min walk or MAX shuttle

Over 1,700 spaces operated by Rose Quarter for Trail Blazers home games only. Not available for concerts, Winterhawks, or Portland Fire games. MAX trains run every 5 minutes on game days from nearby stops.

2026 Street Parking Alert: Lloyd Event District Expanded

What Changed:

  • As of December 31, 2025: PBOT expanded pay-to-park enforcement north of NE Broadway into the Eliot neighborhood
  • • Streets in Eliot that were previously free during events now require payment when the district is active
  • • Zone V permit area is now year-round due to Portland Fire's summer games — vehicles without a permit must pay to park during events
  • • Event-day rate: $5/hour (up from $1.80/hour standard)
  • • Enforcement extends to 10 PM on event days

What to Do:

  • • The district activates for events expecting 10,000+ attendees
  • • Event-day rates begin at 8 AM for events starting at 5 PM or earlier; at 5 PM for events after 5 PM
  • • PBOT installed new pay stations in Nov–Dec 2025 in the Eliot area
  • • Check the Parking Kitty app for current active rates by location before you park
  • • Always remove valuables from your vehicle regardless of where you park

MAX Light Rail to Moda Center

The Rose Quarter Transit Center is at the arena's doorstep. A $5.60 day pass covers unlimited rides all day.

Stations & Lines

Rose Quarter Transit Center

• Blue, Green, Red lines — south side of the arena, adjacent to Moda Center
• Extra MAX trains run on Trail Blazers game days
• Bus lines 4, 8, 35, 44, 77, and 85 also stop here
• Portland Streetcar Eastside Loop has a Rose Quarter stop

Interstate/Rose Quarter Station

• Yellow line — west side of campus
• 3-minute walk to arena entrances

TriMet Fares (Hop Fastpass / Tap to Pay)

Adult: $2.80/ride, $5.60 day cap
Youth (ages 7–17) & Honored Citizen: $2.80 day cap
Monthly pass: $100 (unlimited rides)
Tap your phone or contactless card on the green reader when boarding — no ticket needed

Park & Ride Comparison

Park & RideLineRide TimeBest For
Sunset Transit CenterBlue / Red~25 minBeaverton, Hillsboro, west side — 630-stall garage
Hollywood Transit CenterRed / Blue~10 minNE Portland, inner east side — free lot
Gateway Transit CenterBlue / Green / Red~15 minI-205 corridor, east Portland, Gresham — free lot
Clackamas Town CenterGreen~30 minClackamas, Milwaukie, south suburbs — free 24-hr lot

The Group Math

A family of four (2 adults + 2 youth) pays a maximum of $16.80 total for all-day transit — $5.60 + $5.60 + $2.80 + $2.80. That same family pays $25–$35 for one parking spot, plus fuel, plus 15–30 minutes in a garage exit queue. Transit wins on both cost and time.

When NOT to Drive:

  • • Solo, attending 2+ events/month — monthly pass at $100 beats $50+ in parking
  • • Arriving less than 60 min before a sold-out event
  • • Bringing 4+ people from the suburbs
  • • Vehicle over 6'8" tall (Garden / Annex won't fit)

The 2026 Portland Fire Effect on Parking

Portland's WNBA expansion franchise debuts May 9 — adding 22 home games and changing the parking landscape all summer

What's New in 2026:

  • Home opener: May 9 vs. Chicago Sky at 6 PM
  • 22 home games from May through late September
  • • 15,000+ season ticket deposits already secured
  • Standard game times: Weekdays 7 PM · Saturday 5:30 PM · Sunday 4 PM
  • • Key home dates: New York Liberty (May 12 & 14), Las Vegas Aces (June 11 & July 9), Indiana Fever (May 30 & July 31), Seattle Storm (June 17)

Parking Impact:

  • More frequent Lloyd Event District activations — summer months that were previously quiet at the Rose Quarter will now see regular large events at $5/hr street parking
  • Zone V permit area is year-round — Eliot neighborhood restrictions previously only applied during Blazers season; Fire games extend this through September
  • Off-site lots unconfirmed for Fire games — the 1,700 spaces at NE 7th & Multnomah are confirmed only for Trail Blazers; plan on official garages or MAX for Fire games

Bottom line for Fire games: Treat them like a Blazers game — arrive early, pre-book parking if you need a garage, or take MAX. The inaugural season demand is real.

Event-Specific Parking Guidance

Different events have different parking dynamics. Here's what actually matters for each.

Trail Blazers Games

  • • Garages open ~2 hours before tipoff
  • • Garden Garage fills first — pre-book or arrive 90+ minutes early
  • • Off-site parking (1,700+ spaces, NE 7th & Multnomah) is available for Blazers games only
  • • TriMet runs extra MAX trains on game days
  • • Parking passes available through Ticketmaster when buying tickets
  • • Playoff games hit $35 max — book well in advance

Concerts & Major Events

  • • Gates typically open 90 min–2 hours before showtime
  • • Moda Center holds 19,980 seats — sold-out shows push garage prices to $30–$45
  • • Off-site lots at NE 7th are not available for concerts
  • • Nearby private office lots on Broadway sometimes open for concert parking at ~$40 cash
  • • Post-concert exits are more staggered than post-game (no final buzzer), so garages clear somewhat faster

Portland Fire (WNBA)

  • • Home opener: May 9 vs. Chicago Sky at 6 PM
  • • Weekday games at 7 PM · Saturday 5:30 PM · Sunday 4 PM
  • • 15,000+ season ticket holders — expect high attendance across the board
  • • Off-site lot availability for Fire games is unconfirmed — plan on official garages or MAX
  • • Zone V permit restrictions active for all summer Fire games
  • • Marquee dates: NY Liberty (May 12 & 14), Las Vegas Aces (June 11 & July 9)

Rideshare: Pickup, Drop-Off & Beating the Surge

Official Pickup & Drop-Off

Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Moda Center. Pickup and drop-off is along NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave, outside the east entry. New Lyft users: code MODACE for 50% off first two rides (up to $10/ride).

Cost Reality Check

A round-trip Lyft from inner SE Portland runs roughly $20–$30 total. For solo attendees, rideshare and official parking cost about the same. For groups of 3–4, parking wins on per-person cost. For solo attendees going to 2+ events per month, MAX transit wins.

Two Ways to Beat Post-Event Surge:

  1. Walk 2–3 blocks toward NE 7th Ave or the Lloyd District before requesting — faster pickup, often lower fare
  2. Wait 20–30 minutes inside the arena concourse or a nearby bar — let the surge pass before requesting your ride

Post-event surges on sold-out nights run 1.5–3× for about 20–30 minutes after the event ends.

ADA Parking and Accessible Drop-Off

62 total ADA spaces across all five parking areas

Garage / LotADA SpacesNotes
Garden Garage24P3 level; dedicated ADA entrance directly into Moda Center via covered walkway — most direct accessible route
East Broadway14Available on most levels; elevator access
West Broadway12Available on most levels; elevator access
Annex9Elevator access
Benton Surface Lot3Ground level — no stairs or elevator needed

Drop-Off Zones

  • Wheeler Ave: Taxi and rideshare drop-off
  • Multnomah Street: Accessible vehicle drop-off with covered areas for weather protection

Accessibility Contact

For specific accessibility needs or parking accommodations, contact the Rose Quarter Box Office at (503) 797-9619 before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers to the most common Moda Center parking questions.

How early do Rose Quarter parking garages open?

Approximately two hours before event start time. For a 7 PM Blazers tipoff, expect garages to open around 5 PM.

Can I pay cash at Rose Quarter garages?

Pre-paid parking is available through JustPark, Ticketmaster (Blazers), ParkWhiz, SpotHero, and Vivid Seats, and the Rose Quarter Box Office. At the garages themselves, some have shifted toward card-only — confirm with the Box Office if cash is a requirement. The Oregon Convention Center garage is credit/debit at drive-through booths but accepts cash at the south Ginkoberry entrance kiosk.

Is there still free parking near Moda Center in 2026?

Significantly less than before. The Lloyd Event District expanded in late 2025, extending $5/hour event pricing north of NE Broadway into the Eliot neighborhood. During non-event times, Lloyd District on-street meters are $1.80/hour Monday–Saturday and free on Sundays. Some residential streets east of MLK beyond the event district boundary may still be unrestricted, but check signage carefully — PBOT is actively expanding paid zones. Always remove valuables from your vehicle.

How long does it take to exit after an event?

Expect 10–20 minutes from most garages after a sellout. Garden Garage is consistently the slowest exit — single exit onto Ramsay Way means all traffic funnels to one point. West Broadway Garage offers the fastest departure via Interstate Ave to I-5. Walking two blocks before requesting a rideshare is often faster than waiting in the garage exit queue.

Does the Rose Quarter have EV charging?

Yes. 28 stations across four garages, all complimentary with paid parking courtesy of Pacific Office Automation. Spots cannot be reserved — first-come, first-served. East Broadway Garage has the best odds with 11 stations across 533 spaces (1 per 48 spaces).

Are the 1,700 off-site parking spaces available for Portland Fire games?

Not confirmed as of early 2026. The off-site lots at NE 7th Avenue and Multnomah Street are confirmed only for Trail Blazers home games. Whether they'll be available for Portland Fire WNBA games has not been announced. Plan on official Rose Quarter garages or MAX transit for Fire games.

What's the cheapest parking option near Moda Center?

The U-Store Rose Quarter Lot at N Benton Ave and N Dixon St charges $5–$8 per event — the cheapest paid parking within walking distance (0.3 miles / 5-minute walk). If you're willing to take MAX, a $5.60 day pass covers the entire day and drops you right at the arena.

Getting to Moda Center

Driving directions and contact information

Driving Directions

From I-84 Westbound:

Follow signs to I-5 N Seattle. Take the Rose Quarter exit. Turn left onto NE Multnomah (second light). Turn right onto N Interstate (third light). Enter garages as directed.

From I-5 Northbound:

Take the Rose Quarter Exit. Turn left on Broadway (second light). Turn left on Vancouver Ave (second light). Proceed straight, enter garages as directed.

From Highway 26 Eastbound:

Take I-405 North/Seattle exit. Take Everett St exit. Proceed straight over the Steel Bridge. Turn left onto Interstate Ave (first light). Enter garages as directed.

GPS Address: 1 N Center Ct St, Portland, OR 97227

Contact Information

Rose Quarter Box Office: (503) 797-9619
General Parking Questions: (503) 797-9600
ADA / Accessibility: (503) 797-9619
PBOT Event District Info: portland.gov/transportation/parking/event-districts
TriMet Trip Planner: trimet.org or Hop Fastpass app
Lyft New User Code: MODACE (50% off first 2 rides, up to $10/ride)