USDModa Center sits at 1 N Center Court St in Portland's Rose Quarter, home of the Trail Blazers. The most useful thing to know: four MAX lines stop literally across the street, so the question isn't just "where do I park" but "should I park at all." If you do drive, the gap between the official garages ($20–$35) and the nearby $5–$8 surface lots is unusually wide.
Which Rose Quarter garages are closest, and what do they cost?
The Rose Quarter operates two official garages plus a surface lot, all a few minutes' walk from the doors.
| Facility | Spaces | Typical event price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Garage | 1,038 (24 ADA, 8 EV) | $20–$35 | Closest covered option; opens ~2 hours pre-event |
| East/West (Broadway) Garage | 533 (14 ADA, 11 EV) | $20–$35 | Sold via Ticketmaster as prepaid for Blazers games |
| Benton Surface Lot | Limited | $40 (oversized vehicles) | Sometimes reserved and unavailable to the public |
| U-Store lot (N Benton & N Dixon) | Small surface lot | $5–$8 | Cheapest near-arena option, ~0.3 mile walk |
A nice perk: the Rose Quarter has 28 EV charging stations, and charging is free with paid parking.
Is taking the MAX actually cheaper than driving?
Usually, yes — and it's not close. Blue, Green and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center across from the doors; the Yellow line stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter. A TriMet adult fare is $2.80 for 2½ hours, capped at a $5.60 day pass.
The break-even math: a couple riding MAX pays $11.20 round trip ($5.60 day pass each). Garage parking at a Blazers game runs $25–$35, plus gas. So two people on MAX save roughly $15–$25 versus the garage; a family of four (two adults, two youth at $2.80) pays $16.80 — still under the cheapest garage rate. Driving only wins on cost if you grab the $5–$8 U-Store lot or carry four-plus adults.
Where's the cheapest parking near Moda Center?
The U-Store Rose Quarter Lot at N Benton Ave and N Dixon St is the standout: $5–$8 per event, about a 0.3-mile walk to the arena. It's the cheapest paid parking within easy walking distance and fills early on Blazers nights.
Across the river, downtown SmartPark garages charge hourly rates well below event pricing, and the MAX Blue/Red lines run from downtown to Rose Quarter Transit Center in minutes — a worthwhile trick if you're pairing the game with dinner downtown.
How do rideshare pickup and drop-off work?
The designated rideshare zone is along NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave, just outside the east entry. Lyft is the venue's official rideshare partner; Uber uses the same zone.
Fair warning: post-game surge after a sellout can exceed what parking would have cost. Walking a few blocks from the arena before requesting often cuts both the wait and the price.
When do the garages open, and should I prepay?
Rose Quarter garages open approximately two hours before an event. Prepaid parking for most events can be purchased through the Rose Quarter box office, and East/West Garage passes for Trail Blazers games are sold through Ticketmaster as event-style listings.
Prepaying matters most for weekend Blazers games, playoff dates, and arena-scale concerts, when garages can sell out before tip-off. For a quiet midweek game you can usually drive up — but you pay the event rate either way, so prepaying removes the gamble at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at Moda Center for a Trail Blazers game?
On-site Rose Quarter garage parking typically runs $25–$35 for NBA games; smaller events can dip toward $10–$20. Pricing is set per event.
What's the cheapest place to park near Moda Center?
The U-Store surface lot at N Benton Ave & N Dixon St, usually $5–$8, about a 0.3-mile walk.
Which MAX lines go to Moda Center?
Blue, Green and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center across from the arena; the Yellow line stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter. Adult fare is $2.80 for 2½ hours, $5.60 day pass max.
Does the Rose Quarter have EV charging?
Yes — 28 stations across the garages, and charging is free if you've paid for parking.
When do Rose Quarter garages open before an event?
About two hours before the scheduled start time.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up after events?
The designated zone along NE Multnomah St and NE Wheeler Ave, outside the east entry. Expect surge pricing immediately after big events.