Rocket Arena is the downtown Cleveland arena that has been home to the Cleveland Cavaliers since it opened as Gund Arena on October 17, 1994. Known as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse from 2019 to 2025, the venue took its current name in February 2025, when naming-rights partner Rocket unified its brands under a single name for the building’s 30th-anniversary season.
It also houses the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL and hosts Cleveland State University basketball as a secondary venue. This guide covers everything a fan needs before a visit: where the arena is, how to get there, what parking costs, how the bag policy works, and what the seating chart looks like — plus the history behind its four different names.
Quick Answer
Rocket Arena sits at 1 Center Court in Cleveland’s Gateway District, at the corner of Ontario Street and Huron Road, and seats about 19,432 for Cavaliers basketball. On-site parking runs through the Great Day Improvements Garage and JACK Cleveland Casino Garage (about 3,300 combined spaces), bags are capped at 14″ x 14″ x 6″, and RTA’s rail and bus lines connect directly to the arena via the Tower City walkway.
Address, Directions, and Getting There
Rocket Arena is located at 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115, about a quarter-mile from I-90, I-77, and Route 2, right next to Progressive Field in the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex. Drivers coming from the east typically use Route 2, from the south I-77, and from the west I-90 — though fans should check for construction detours around the East 9th Street exit before gameday, since ramp work has periodically affected that route.
For fans skipping the car, the Greater Cleveland RTA runs bus and rail service from across Cuyahoga County, and RTA’s Tower City walkway links directly into the arena, making the Red, Blue, and Green rail lines a straightforward option into downtown before walking the last few blocks.
Parking: Garages, Costs, and Tips
Two on-site garages — the Great Day Improvements Garage (formerly Gateway East Garage) and the JACK Cleveland Casino Garage — hold roughly 3,300 vehicles combined and connect to the arena at ground level via accessible elevators; the Great Day Improvements Garage also has a direct bridge into the building. Both use license-plate-reader technology for automatic billing, and event pricing varies by game or show rather than following a flat rate, so it’s worth checking current pricing before you go.
Vehicle clearance in the garages is capped at about 7’6″, with vans limited to 7′ wide and 19′ long, and a limited number of accessible spaces are available first-come, first-served. Beyond the arena’s own garages, downtown lots from operators like LAZ Parking sit within a 5-10 minute walk, and advance-reservation apps such as ParkWhiz can lock in a spot before big events. For exact rates and to reserve ahead, check the official Rocket Arena parking and directions page.
Tickets: What to Expect
Cavaliers, Monsters, and concert tickets are sold through the arena’s official channels at rocketarena.com and Ticketmaster, with resale marketplaces like SeatGeek, StubHub, and Vivid Seats offering secondary inventory once an event’s initial allocation sells out. Pricing tiers generally run from upper-level and standing-room options at the lower end up through lower-bowl, club, and suite seating at the top, and — as with most NBA venues — prices for a given game swing widely based on opponent, day of week, and how close the date is to tip-off.
Because both face-value and resale prices change event to event and season to season, the most reliable way to check current listings and prices is the box office and event calendar on the official Rocket Arena website, rather than relying on a fixed number.
Seating Chart: Bowl, Club, and Suites
The lower bowl (100-level) wraps the court in roughly 30 rows of seating and offers the closest standard views to the action, with floor seats available for select games right against the sideline. Just above that, the Huntington Bank Club seats (sections in the C107-C110 and C124-127 range) add wider, cushioned chairs and access to upscale concourse concessions without stepping up to full suite pricing.
The 200 level houses the arena’s suites, each typically fitted with eight padded stadium seats plus barstool-style seating and room to stand, wrapping around most of the bowl behind the club tier. Upper-bowl (300-level) seating completes the layout with the most affordable sightlines, still angled toward the center-hung scoreboard for a full view of the court.
Bag Policy and Security
Rocket Arena caps bags and purses at 14″ x 14″ x 6″ and requires that anything brought in fit under your seat without blocking the aisle; bags do not need to be clear, but everything is subject to search at entry. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and can use the X-ray screening lane, while backpacks, larger bags, and sealed packages of any kind are turned away at the door with no on-site storage or bag check available.
Other prohibited items include outside food and drink (with exceptions for medical needs and small children’s snacks), professional cameras with interchangeable lenses, selfie sticks and tripods, noise makers, and drones. For the full, current list of rules before a specific event, check the official Rocket Arena security policies page.
The 2019 Upgrades and the 2025 Rebrand
A $185 million renovation completed in 2019 gave the arena its modern look: a sweeping glass atrium along Huron Road, expanded public concourses and gathering spaces, and refreshed entrances that opened the once-fortress-like building up to the street. The project debuted alongside the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse name.
In February 2025 the venue became Rocket Arena, matching its naming partner’s company-wide rebrand to simply ‘Rocket.’ Signage inside and out — including the marks on the giant center-hung scoreboard — now carries the Rocket Arena branding, but everything else about the building, its teams, and its address is unchanged.
The Game-Day Experience
Fans settle in beneath the ‘Humongotron,’ one of the largest scoreboards used in an NBA venue — now wrapped in Rocket Arena marks — in a bowl designed for close sightlines to the Cavaliers’ hardwood. The building sits within walking distance of Progressive Field and Huntington Bank Field, making Cleveland’s Gateway district a compact hub for sports fans, and it connects directly to the RTA rail system for gameday access.
A Venue Built for Big Events
Beyond Cavaliers basketball, the arena has hosted two NBA All-Star Games (1997 and 2022), the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four, major concert tours, and the 2016 Republican National Convention. In 2017 it became the first NBA arena certified as ‘sensory inclusive’ by KultureCity, reflecting ongoing investment in accessibility alongside its sports and entertainment calendar.
Rocket Arena Cleveland FAQs
Is Rocket Arena the same place as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?
Yes. In February 2025 the venue was renamed Rocket Arena as part of a rebrand by its naming-rights partner, Rocket. It is the same building, address, and teams that operated under the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse name from 2019 to 2025.
What is the address of Rocket Arena?
1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115, at the corner of Ontario Street and Huron Road in the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex, next to Progressive Field.
What teams play at Rocket Arena?
The Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA have played there since it opened in 1994, and the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL have called it home since 2007. Cleveland State University’s basketball teams also use it as a secondary venue.
How many people can Rocket Arena hold?
Seating capacity is about 19,432 for basketball and about 18,926 for hockey, though Monsters games typically use a reduced configuration of around 9,447 with the upper level closed.
What is the bag policy at Rocket Arena?
Bags and purses must be no larger than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ and fit under your seat. Backpacks and larger bags are not permitted and there is no bag check, though diaper bags and medical bags are allowed through expedited screening.
Where should I park for a Rocket Arena event?
The Great Day Improvements Garage and JACK Cleveland Casino Garage are the two on-site options, together holding about 3,300 vehicles with direct access into the arena. Nearby downtown lots and advance-reservation apps like ParkWhiz are also available, and pricing varies by event.
Can I take public transit to Rocket Arena?
Yes. Greater Cleveland RTA buses and trains serve the arena from across Cuyahoga County, and RTA’s walkway connects Tower City Center directly to the venue for fans arriving by rail.
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