Stadiums / Moda Center
Moda Center
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Portland
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 19,441
- Opened
- 1995
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Portland
- Nicknames
- The Rose Garden, The Rip City Arena
Portland arena known for passionate Rip City basketball culture.
Former names
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Home team history
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Portland Trail Blazers
1995-present · NBA
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Portland Fire
1995-present · WNBA
Features · Architecture
MAX Transit Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Provides direct access through Portland's public transportation system.
Theater of the Rose
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous nickname reflects Portland's passionate fan base.
Features · History
1977 NBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Portland's only NBA championship.
Bill Walton
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the championship center.
Blazers Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Brandon Roy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern franchise star.
Clyde Drexler
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Hall of Fame guard.
Memorial Coliseum Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring the original home.
Portland Trail Blazers Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Drexler, Walton, and other legends.
Features · Experience
Blaze the Trail Cat
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Blazers Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Jack Ramsay
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the legendary coach.
Portland Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Pacific Northwest culture.
Portland Trail Blazers Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Rip City
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic fan identity.
Traditions
Rip City Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Rip City!" is one of the NBA's most famous rallying cries, heard throughout Moda Center before, during, and after games.
You Got It! Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following made free throws, longtime PA announcer Mark Mason's "You got it!" call has become a beloved arena tradition.
Blaze the Trail Cat Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Blaze entertains fans with trampoline dunks, comedy skits, and crowd interaction.
Red Out Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Moda Center becomes a sea of red during postseason games, creating one of the NBA's most intimidating playoff atmospheres.
Rip City Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans repeatedly chant "Rip City!" during momentum swings and late-game situations.
History & timeline
1977 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1977 wing
1977 NBA championship — Portland's only title and Rip City immortality.
Bill Walton Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Walton gallery
Bill Walton — 1977 champion and the heart of Rip City basketball.
Brandon Roy Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Roy gallery
Brandon Roy — B-Roy and the beloved Blazers era of the 2000s.
Clyde Drexler Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Drexler gallery
Clyde Drexler — Clyde the Glide and the 1990s Blazers era.
Damian Lillard Buzzer Beaters Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Lillard moments gallery
Damian Lillard buzzer beaters — Dame Time and the shots that defined Rip City.
Damian Lillard Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lillard gallery
Damian Lillard — Dame Time and the modern Rip City era.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from Memorial Coliseum to Moda Center.
Greatest Blazers Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Blazers history — from Walton to Clyde to Dame Time.
Jerome Kersey Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Kersey gallery
Jerome Kersey — the high-flying forward of Rip City's golden era.
Maurice Lucas Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lucas gallery
Maurice Lucas — The Enforcer and 1977 championship hero.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Blazers playoff history — the Rose Garden roar and Rip City postseason pride.
Portland Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Portland basketball wing
Portland basketball history — Rip City and unmatched fan loyalty.
Rip City Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Rip City wing
Rip City culture — one of the most iconic team identities in sports.
Rip City History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Rip City wing
Rip City history — how Bill Schonely's call became one of sports' great identities.
Rose Garden Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Rose Garden wing
Rose Garden legacy — the arena name and soul of Rip City basketball.
Terry Porter Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Porter gallery
Terry Porter — two-time champion and Blazers point guard legend.
Trail Blazers Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Trail Blazers Hall of Fame — every Rip City immortal.
Western Conference Championship Runs Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, WCF wing
Western Conference championship runs — 1977, 1990, 1992, and beyond.
Jail Blazers Era Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, era wing
Jail Blazers era — the controversial chapter in Portland basketball history.
Pacific Northwest Basketball Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Pacific Northwest wing
Pacific Northwest basketball legacy — Oregon, Washington, and Rip City pride.
Entertainment
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating Walton, Clyde, Dame, and Blazers history.
Rip City Rally Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center plaza, pregame
Rip City rally events energizing fans before Blazers basketball.
Playoff Watch Parties Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center and plaza, postseason
Playoff watch parties when Rip City gathers for Blazers postseason basketball.
Championship Anniversary Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, championship anniversary games
Championship anniversary nights celebrating the 1977 title in Portland.
BlazerDancers Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
BlazerDancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · Moda Center and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Portland and Pacific Northwest basketball culture.
Portland Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Moda Center and downtown Portland, special events
Portland festivals celebrating Rip City and Pacific Northwest gameday culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Blazers season at Moda Center.
Experiences
Bill Walton Championship Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, Walton wing
Visit the Bill Walton championship exhibit — the 1977 title run in Portland.
Bill Walton Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, Walton tribute game
Attend a Bill Walton tribute night — honoring the 1977 champion in Portland.
Blazers Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Blazers wins
Stay through a Blazers victory celebration — Rip City at full voice.
Blazers vs Lakers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Moda Center, Blazers vs Lakers
Western Conference rivalry when Los Angeles visits Moda Center.
Blazers vs Nuggets Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Moda Center, Blazers vs Nuggets
Northwest Division rivalry when Denver visits Rip City.
Blazers vs Warriors Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Moda Center, Blazers vs Warriors
Pacific Northwest rivalry when Golden State visits Portland.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, championship anniversary game
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating the 1977 title in Portland.
Damian Lillard Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lillard gallery
Visit the Damian Lillard display — Dame Time and the modern Rip City era.
Damian Lillard Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, Lillard tribute game
Attend a Damian Lillard tribute night — honoring Dame Time at Moda Center.
Downtown Portland Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Portland, pregame
Explore downtown Portland before the game — Pacific Northwest gameday energy.
First Blazers Game at Moda Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Moda Center
Your first Blazers game at Moda Center — Rip City and the Rose Garden roar.
Moda Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Moda Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Moda Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, NBA Finals
NBA Finals at Moda Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Rip City.
One of the NBA's Most Loyal Fanbases Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, gameday
Experience one of the NBA's most loyal fanbases — Rip City in Portland.
Pacific Northwest Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center and Portland, gameday
Experience Pacific Northwest basketball culture — Oregon pride and Rip City identity.
Pearl District During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Pearl District, gameday weekend
Visit the Pearl District during game weekend — Portland culture and gameday energy.
Rip City Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Rip City wing
Visit the Rip City exhibit — one of the most iconic team identities in sports.
Rip City Playoff Atmosphere Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, postseason
Experience a Rip City playoff atmosphere — the loudest arena in the NBA during April.
Western Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Moda Center, Western Conference Finals
Western Conference Finals at Moda Center — Rip City at the doorstep of a title.
White Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, white out gameday
Experience a white out crowd — Moda Center packed for Blazers playoff basketball.
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