Stadiums / Climate Pledge Arena
Climate Pledge Arena
7.5
Seattle, WA, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 17,151
- Opened
- 2021
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Artificial Ice / Hardwood
- Home teams
- Seattle Kraken
- Sports
- Hockey
- Categories
- sport_hockey, sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Postal code
- 98109
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Nicknames
- The Deep, CPA
Redeveloped Seattle arena that hosted SuperSonics basketball before the franchise moved to Oklahoma City.
Former names
- KeyArena, Seattle Center Coliseum
- KeyArena
- Seattle Center Coliseum
Former home teams
- Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm, Seattle SuperSonics
Passport Score
7.5
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Naming rights history
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Seattle Center Coliseum
Former name
Home team history
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Seattle SuperSonics
1967-2008 · NBA
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Seattle Kraken
2021-present · NHL
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Seattle Storm
2021-present · WNBA
Features · Architecture
First Net Zero Carbon Arena
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The building emphasizes sustainability.
Glass Roof Preservation
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic roof structure remains part of the design.
Historic Arena Renovation
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Built from the historic Seattle Center Coliseum structure.
Iconic Roof Preservation
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Maintains the historic arena structure.
Modern Basketball Venue
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Provides a premium fan experience.
Features · History
2004 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the first championship.
2010 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the second title.
2018 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the championship era.
Basketball Heritage
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases Seattle women's basketball history.
Climate Pledge Transformation
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display showcasing the arena rebuild.
Expansion Franchise Story
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the creation of Seattle's NHL team.
Kraken Inaugural
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the beginning of the franchise.
Lauren Jackson
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the WNBA legend.
Original Six Tribute Areas
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors hockey tradition.
Seattle Hockey Heritage
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with previous hockey history in the region.
Storm Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Seattle's WNBA success.
Sue Bird
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the greatest player in franchise history.
Features · Experience
12s
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with Seattle's famous sports fan culture.
Buoy the Troll
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Kraken Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Octopus-Themed Branding
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's unique ocean identity.
Release the Kraken
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous team introduction.
Seattle Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines WNBA basketball with Pacific Northwest culture.
Seattle Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Pacific Northwest culture.
Seattle Kraken Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Seattle Storm Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Skyforce Mascot
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team entertainment experience.
Storm Chasers Fan Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate Seattle fan community.
Storm Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Traditions
Release the Kraken Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Prior to puck drop, the arena erupts with "Release the Kraken!" as dramatic sea-monster visuals fill Climate Pledge Arena.
Buoy Drum Lead Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Buoy leads the crowd with a giant drum before games and during key moments.
"Let's Go Kraken!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans chant "Let's Go Kraken!" while making coordinated arm motions throughout the arena.
"Lithium" Goal Song Iconic Must experience
Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following Kraken goals, Nirvana's "Lithium" plays, celebrating Seattle's grunge heritage.
Deep Sea Lighting Show Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before every home game, synchronized lighting and ocean-themed projections transform the arena into an underwater experience.
The Storm Surge
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Storm Surge supporter community creates one of the WNBA's loudest fan environments.
12th Woman Tradition
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Storm embrace Seattle's famous sports culture of passionate supporters.
Storm Warning
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Themed game nights and arena presentations emphasize the team's identity.
Seattle Basketball Culture
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Storm connect with the city's deep basketball and sports tradition.
History & timeline
Arena Transformation Story Iconic Must experience
Stadium architecture · Main concourse, transformation exhibit
Arena transformation — from KeyArena to the world's most sustainable sports venue.
Climate Pledge Arena Restoration Iconic Must experience
Stadium architecture · Upper concourse, restoration exhibit
Climate Pledge Arena restoration — preserving the Coliseum roof while building the future.
Emerald City Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Emerald City exhibit
Emerald City hockey — rain, mountains, grunge, and Kraken mythology in Seattle.
Expansion Franchise History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion exhibit
2021 expansion — Seattle joins the NHL and immediately builds a world-class gameday experience.
First American Stanley Cup Champions (1917) Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1917 Metropolitans exhibit
1917 — Seattle Metropolitans become the first American Stanley Cup champions in history.
First Playoff Appearance Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff exhibit
2023 — the Kraken reach the playoffs in just their second season.
Greatest Kraken Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Kraken history — from inaugural night to the first playoff win.
Kraken Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Kraken history area, Hall of Fame wing
Kraken Hall of Fame — honoring pioneers of Seattle's NHL return.
Kraken Inaugural Season Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, inaugural season wing
2021–22 inaugural season — Seattle gets the NHL back and builds Kraken Nation overnight.
Matty Beniers Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Kraken history area, Beniers gallery
Calder Trophy winner — the face of the Kraken's early success and playoff push.
NHL Return to Seattle Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, NHL return exhibit
NHL return to Seattle — 94 years after the Metropolitans won the Cup.
Seattle Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Seattle hockey exhibit
Seattle hockey history — Metropolitans, SuperSonics, and the NHL's return in 2021.
Seattle Metropolitans Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Metropolitans wing
Seattle Metropolitans — the first American team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917.
Sustainability Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, sustainability wing
Sustainability legacy — net-zero carbon certification and the Climate Pledge mission.
The Deep Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · The Deep entrance, main concourse
The Deep legacy — the most unique entrance experience in all of sports.
Winter Classic Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Winter Classic wing
Winter Classic legacy — outdoor hockey returns to the Pacific Northwest.
Franchise Timeline Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 2021 expansion to first playoff appearance.
Pacific Northwest Hockey History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Pacific Northwest wing
Pacific Northwest hockey — Cascadia rivalry and West Coast hockey culture.
Rivalry History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Rivalry history with Canucks, Oilers, and Golden Knights in the Pacific Division.
Seattle Sports Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Seattle sports exhibit
Seattle sports legacy — SuperSonics, Storm, Seahawks, and the Kraken era.
Entertainment
Buoy Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Buoy the mascot — rappelling from the rafters and entertaining Kraken Nation.
Kraken Drumline Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, pregame
Kraken drumline performances energizing the crowd before puck drop.
Grunge Music Performances Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Ice surface and concourse, pregame and intermission
Grunge music performances — Seattle sound live at Kraken gameday.
Seattle Music Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, music celebration nights
Seattle music celebrations — grunge, indie, and Emerald City sound at the arena.
Military Appreciation Events Iconic
Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games
Military appreciation events honoring service members at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Center Events Must experience
Fan Festival · Seattle Center, arena campus
Seattle Center events surrounding Climate Pledge Arena on gameday.
Pregame Plaza Activities Must experience
Fan Festival · Seattle Center Plaza, pregame
Pregame plaza activities outside Climate Pledge Arena before puck drop.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Kraken season at Climate Pledge Arena.
Community Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, community gamedays
Community nights celebrating Seattle neighborhoods and Kraken fandom.
Experiences
Canucks Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Climate Pledge Arena, Canucks game weekend
Full Canucks rivalry weekend — Cascadia hatred in Seattle.
Climate Pledge Arena Iconic Must experience
First Visit · The Deep entrance, Climate Pledge Arena
Your first time walking into Climate Pledge Arena — The Deep, Kraken, and the Emerald City.
Climate Pledge Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Climate Pledge Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Climate Pledge Arena tour — The Deep, Living Wall, and preserved roof.
Deep During Introductions Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · The Deep and ice surface, pregame
Experience The Deep during player introductions — underwater spectacle before puck drop.
Enter Through The Deep Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · The Deep entrance tunnel
Enter through The Deep — the immersive underwater tunnel that defines Kraken gameday.
Golden Knights Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Climate Pledge Arena, Golden Knights game weekend
Full Golden Knights rivalry weekend — Pacific Division battle in the Emerald City.
Grunge Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Climate Pledge Arena, grunge theme gameday
Grunge night — Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Seattle sound at Kraken gameday.
Kraken vs Canucks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken vs Canucks
Cascadia rivalry when Vancouver visits Climate Pledge Arena.
Kraken vs Golden Knights Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken vs Golden Knights
Western Conference rivalry when Vegas visits the Emerald City.
Kraken vs Oilers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken vs Oilers
Pacific Northwest rivalry when Edmonton visits Seattle.
Living Wall Iconic Must experience
Stadium architecture · Main concourse, Living Wall atrium
Visit the Living Wall — a four-story vertical garden and Climate Pledge icon.
Major Concert Iconic Must experience
Concert · Climate Pledge Arena, concert event
Attend a major concert at Climate Pledge Arena — world-class live music in Seattle.
Matty Beniers Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Climate Pledge Arena, Beniers tribute game
Matty Beniers tribute event — honoring the Calder Trophy winner and Kraken pioneer.
One of the NHL's Most Unique Arenas Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout Climate Pledge Arena, gameday
Experience one of the NHL's most unique arenas — The Deep, Living Wall, and preserved roof.
Seattle Center Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Seattle Center, pregame
Explore Seattle Center before the game — Space Needle, Monorail, and Emerald City culture.
Seattle Metropolitans Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Metropolitans wing
Visit the Metropolitans exhibit — 1917 Stanley Cup champions and Seattle hockey roots.
Space Needle Before Puck Drop Iconic Must experience
Exterior Feature · Space Needle, Seattle Center, pregame
Visit the Space Needle before puck drop — Seattle's icon steps from the arena.
Winter Classic Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Winter Classic venue, special event
Winter Classic — outdoor hockey and Kraken mythology on the national stage.
Downtown Seattle Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Seattle, postgame
Explore downtown Seattle after the game — Pike Place, waterfront, and Emerald City nightlife.
Kraken Victory Celebration Must experience
Victory Celebration · Ice surface and stands, postgame
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Kraken win at home.
Saturday Night Hockey Must experience
Special Event · Climate Pledge Arena, Saturday gameday
Saturday night hockey energy at Climate Pledge Arena in the Emerald City.
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