Climate Pledge Arena Events

About Climate Pledge Arena Events

For Climate Pledge Arena tickets and general venue information, read below.

Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena is part of the 74-acre Seattle Center, a huge downtown entertainment area which was initially built for the World's Fair in 1962. The Seattle Center houses over 30 different entertainment and cultural venues and is home to the iconic Seattle Space Needle. As a public space, the Seattle Center is unmatched and a top tourist site in the state. Climate Pledge Arena was built as part of the World's Fair construction and was first called the Washington State Pavilion. Later it was called the Washington State Coliseum and then, finally, in 1995, it became the KeyArena when KeyCorp bought the naming rights from the City of Seattle.

Today, Climate Pledge Arena serves a variety of purposes within the larger offerings of the Center. It is the home arena for two basketball teams -- the Seattle Storm of the WNBA and the Seattle University men's team, the Seattle Redhawks and NHL Team -- the Seattle Kraken. Women's sports are prominent at the Climate Pledge Arena: it's currently the permanent home of the Pac-12 Conference women's basketball tournament, and it houses the Rat City Rollergirls derby team as well. Previous tenants included the Seattle SuperSonics, an NBA team that relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder.

In addition to sports, Climate Pledge Arena also hosts musical acts, family shows, and cultural events in conjunction with festivals and other events at the broader Seattle Center. Previous performers to play at Climate Pledge Arena have included Elton John, Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, George Strait, and Madonna. It's even hosted a series of International Dota 2 eSports tournaments, put on by Valve.

When do gates open for Climate Pledge Arena events?

Depending on the venue and event, gates typically open 2-3 hours before the event start time

When do doors open?

Doors to Climate Pledge Arena typically open between 90 minutes to 2 hours before event time. This usually depends on the type of event.

What is Climate Pledge Arena’s bag policy?

Bag policies regularly change to accommodate new guidelines and protocols, and are in place to protect fans. Though it’s best to consult Climate Pledge Arena’s site for their official bag policy, there are a few general guidelines that most venues follow. For an acceptable bag, we suggest opting for small, hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") rather than large purses. Clear bags are better than opaque backpacks. Medical bags or kits are usually accepted at venues like Climate Pledge Arena, but may be subject to inspection or X-ray.

What is Climate Pledge Arena's address?

Climate Pledge Arena is located at 401 1st Ave., Seattle, WA.

What can I bring into Climate Pledge Arena?

While exact rules vary from venue to venue, there are general rules as to what fans can bring into venues like Climate Pledge Arena. Even so, we recommend visiting the official Climate Pledge Arena site for exact rules on what you can and cannot bring.

Outside food is typically permitted, but cans, glass bottles, thermoses and alcoholic beverages are not. Items like camera equipment, laptops or computers, flashlights, drones, strollers and laser pointers are typically not permitted at venues like Climate Pledge Arena (alongside other items).

Where can I buy Climate Pledge Arena tickets?

You can buy Climate Pledge Arena tickets right here on SeatGeek! As the Official Ticket Marketplace for a number of teams, leagues and venues, we work hard to provide the best ticket buying experience for all fans attending Climate Pledge Arena.

You can find Climate Pledge Arena tickets to sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, Broadway shows and more on this page.

Are there hotels near Climate Pledge Arena?

You will often find a number of hotels near the venue you’re attending. For specific information on hotels, restaurants, parking garages and more around Climate Pledge Arena, we recommend checking out the official Climate Pledge Arena site.

Where can I see Climate Pledge Arena photos?

You can find Climate Pledge Arena seating charts, seat views and maps here. You can scroll through photos of seat locations to find exactly where you want to sit for your event at Climate Pledge Arena.

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