The award winning KeyArena at Seattle Center, which opened October 26, 1995, has entertained over 15 million guests as Seattle's premier venue for sports, concerts and family entertainment. The state-of-the-art facility is one of the safest, most advanced and comfortable arenas in the world. Its unique design provides sports and concert fans an intimate entertainment experience with spectacular sightlines and acoustics, uncommon in arenas of similar size. Amenities include convenient concession and merchandise areas and a nearby five-story parking garage for more than 600 vehicles.
Home to Seattle's own Storm, KeyArena at Seattle Center also hosts entertainment's most acclaimed talent from music's biggest stars to popular family shows. Since its opening in 1995, KeyArena has hosted over 150 concerts including music's biggest names such as Aerosmith, Jose Carreras, Pearl Jam, Celine Dion, Elton John, Garth Brooks, George Strait and Simon & Garfunkel. We have entertained thousands of families with shows from Disney On Ice, Champions On Ice, WWE, NCAA and the 1995-1996 NBA Finals.
Tickets to all KeyArena events are available at the KeyArena West Box Office located on the West Plaza along 1st Avenue North. The West Box Office, located on 1st Ave., is open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. The KeyArena East Box Office is open on event days only, 1 1/2 hours before tip-off-half time for all Storm games, 5pm weekdays and 10am weekends-start of third period for all Thunderbirds games, and 2 hours prior to event start time-first 30 minutes of event for all other events.
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Rules
All guests are subject to search at all KeyArena entry doors.
All bags, regardless of size, will be searched.
Everyone needs a ticket, re-entry is not allowed.
No cans, bottles, video or audio recording devices are permitted. Cameras are not permitted on a case-by-case basis. This decision is made by the event promoter.
KeyArena is a non-smoking facility.
Seattle Center is a Drug-Free Zone.
No alcohol or outside food and beverages are permitted to enter facility.
Dangerous projectiles, laser pointers, firearms and explosives are strictly prohibited.
A refund of your ticket may be available if you do not want to be subject to these procedures. Please see a staff member for assistance.
This list is intended to describe most prohibited items. Other items may not be permitted based on special event requirements.
Adherence to these search protocols are necessary to support our continuing efforts to keep KeyArena at Seattle Center a safe and enjoyable place to attend events.
From I-5:Take Mercer Street exit and take right at light. Take left at next light onto Valley and follow into Broad. Take right on Denny then right on 1st Avenue.
www.seattlecenter.com or Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com or phone toll free (800) 745-3000, TDD (800) 943-4327. Ticketmaster outlet on the west plaza of KeyArena.
Disabled Parking
First Avenue North garage-Lot 3, which is directly south of the KeyArena and directly across from the suite-holders/disabled patron entrance and ramp to main concourse; directly inside this entrance is an elevator. Second Avenue-Lot 6, which is on Mercer Street in front of the Bagley Wright Theatre: closest access to east main doors via ramp.
Drop Off Locations
Republican Street curb cut, approximately 190' to east side ramp, approximately 310' to west side ramp and suite-holders/disabled patron entrance and ramp to main concourse. 30-minute load/unload zone on First Avenue N. in front of KeyArena, curb cut at north end of 30-minute load/unload zone, approximately 80' to suite-holders/disabled patron entrance and ramp to main concourse. Thomas Street, north of First Avenue N. garage, curb cut, approximately 290' to east side ramp.
Accessible Entries
Suite/disabled patron entrance at SW corner with direct access to elevator. Upper SE corner near Seattle Center Pavilion with direct access to elevator. East main doors with ramp access at north end. West main doors with ramp access at south end.
Elevators / Ramps
Two elevators at the SE corner and one elevator at the SW corner of the building. Ramps at main entries to building on east and west sides. No ramps in building; elevator access to all levels.
Accessible Restrooms
All restrooms accessible; restrooms at all levels.
Routes to Facilities in Building
Ticket window on level 3 in the SE corner of the building. Concessions at all levels except first floor/event level.
Wheelchair Seating
Sections: 202-206; 208-212; 216-220; 222-226; 103-107; 108; 110-111; 117-118; 120-125 and 127. Floor seating varies with event set-up. Some sections may be closed to all patrons due to event configurations and sightlines.
Assistive Listening Devices
Available at information booths located on the Main Concourse at Sections 117 & 103. Patrons leave a picture ID in exchange for headset.
Additional Accommodations
Patron can arrange with event sponsor. Call Event Services at (206) 684-7202, TDD/TYY (206) 684-7100 for event sponsor contact information.
Contacts
Seattle Center Customer Service (206) 684-7200, TDD/TYY (206) 684-7100, KeyArena Administration (206) 684-0761.
Information Booths
Information booths located on Main Concourse at Sections 117 & 103.
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About Seattle Center
Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and affordable public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually.
The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This premier urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together.
The 12 million visits to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.
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