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The Moda Center is a $267 million multi-purpose arena that opened in the fall of 1995 as the Rose Garden, which remains an ongoing community icon in Portland. The arena serves as the home of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and WHL’s Portland Winterhawks.In addition to basketball and hockey, the Rose Garden, and subsequently Moda Center, has played host to a wide variety of events such as concerts, family shows and other sporting events.
The Rose Quarter was the host of the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. In 2009 & 2015 the first and second rounds of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament were hosted at Moda Center. Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters filmed his 2000 DVD In the Flesh — Live at Moda Center. The first ever concert held at the arena was David Bowie & Nine Inch Nails on October 25, 1995.
Corporate branding rights to the Rose Garden were awarded to Moda Health on August 13, 2013, when the Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health unveiled a community partnership. This new partnership gave a sponsored name to the Rose Garden, calling it the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Two of Oregon’s most dynamic and innovative companies, the Trail Blazers and Moda banded together in a 10-year partnership that has energized Portland’s hub for sports and entertainment, creating an urban showcase for healthy, active living. The two partners have developed a diverse set of initiatives and facility enhancements that serve as key connectors for the community and venue.
Theater of the Clouds is the Moda Center’s theater configuration, specially constructed to include curtains and a one-of-a-kind acoustic cloud, in order to transform the large arena into an intimate setting for shows of 3,000 to 6,500 guests. The Theater of the Clouds has hosted concerts, theatrical performances, and speakers such as Al Gore and Malala Yousafzai.
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a 12,000-seat arena that serves as the primary home for the WHL Winterhawks, and served as the original home of the Trail Blazers. The arena opened in 1960 and was dedicated to serve as a memorial to veterans from all wars.
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum currently hosts over 150 events per year, and has recently hosted major international events, such as the 2007 Davis Cup and President Obama’s first campaign rally in Portland.
The iconic Portland landmark has entered a new chapter. Veterans Memorial Coliseum has undergone its most significant renovation since opening in 1960, with over $50 million invested in modernizing the historic venue. The transformation preserves the Coliseum's distinctive architecture and rich history while introducing major improvements that enhance the experience for fans, performers, and the Portland community for generations to come.
Fans will notice the difference throughout the venue, beginning with all-new bowl seating, premium loge boxes, expanded restrooms, and improved accessibility. A new video Jumbotron, and enhanced audio and production systems bring a modern entertainment experience to the historic arena. Behind the scenes, extensive improvements to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, along with renovated locker rooms and performer spaces, ensure the venue is equipped to host world-class concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment.
Throughout the renovation, preserving the character of the beloved "Glass Palace" remained a priority. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been home to countless unforgettable moments, from legendary concerts and Trail Blazers history to generations of Portland Winterhawks hockey. With its historic identity preserved and guest experience reimagined, the Coliseum is ready to continue its legacy as one of Portland's most treasured gathering places.
Notable Events at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
