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, hosts Cleveland State University basketball as a secondary venue, and will become home to the Cleveland Sirens, the city’s new WNBA expansion franchise slated to begin play in 2028.
This guide covers everything a fan needs before a visit: where the arena is and how to get there, what parking costs and where to park, how ticket sales and box office hours work, what the seating chart and accessible seating look like, and exactly how the bag policy is enforced — 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 (roughly 18,926 for hockey). Two on-site garages hold about 3,300 combined spaces and open around three hours before events, bags are capped at 14″ x 14″ x 6″ with no backpacks allowed, 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 I-90/Route 2 toward the East 9th Street exit, from the south I-77 toward East 9th or Ontario Street, and from the west or the airport I-90 East toward East 9th Street — though downtown Cleveland periodically has ramp and lane closures near the arena, so it’s worth checking the arena’s directions page for active detours before gameday.
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 Level 3 bridge straight into the building. Both garages typically open about three hours before an event and use license-plate-reader technology for automatic billing on exit, with event pricing varying by game or show rather than following one flat rate.
Vehicle clearance in the garages is capped at about 7’6″, Sprinter-style vans are directed to street-level parking, and a limited number of ADA spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 or SeatGeek can lock in a pre-paid spot before big events. Because rates change event to event, check the official Rocket Arena parking and directions page for current pricing before you go.
Tickets and Box Office Hours
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.
The arena’s box office and the SeatGeek Ticket Lab, located near the Cleveland-Cliffs entrances on Huron Road and East 6th Street, sell tickets in person on non-event days and on the day of an event if inventory remains; hours run shorter in the off-season and extend on event days. Because both box office hours and ticket prices shift by season and by event, check the official Rocket Arena ticket information page 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.
Accessible Seating and ADA Services
Rocket Arena offers more than 200 wheelchair-accessible locations spread across price levels and platform areas throughout the bowl, and each wheelchair space comes with at least one adjacent companion seat, with up to three additional companion seats available on the same platform row subject to availability. Note that floor-level wheelchair seating is not offered for Cleveland Cavaliers games specifically.
Accessible tickets can be purchased through the box office or the same online sales channels as general admission — just note the accessibility need when ordering, since availability is limited. Trained service animals are permitted on a leash or harness (emotional support animals are not), and guests should bring their own wheelchairs. For questions, the arena’s accessibility line is (216) 420-2272, with a typical response within two business days.
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 and X-ray screening at entry. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and use the designated X-ray lane, while backpacks of any size 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 weapons of any kind, outside food and drink (with exceptions for medical needs and small children’s snacks), professional cameras with interchangeable lenses, drones, GoPros and similar recording devices, selfie sticks and tripods, noisemakers like air horns and vuvuzelas, projectiles, fireworks and aerosol cans, and facial coverings that obstruct identification. For the full, current list ahead of a specific event, check the official Rocket Arena security policies page.
Planning Your Visit
Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before tip-off or showtime to clear parking, security screening, and the walk in from the garages or Tower City — lines build quickly right before puck-drop or tip-off on sellout nights. Because hours, prices, and event-day rules all shift throughout the year, treat this guide as the evergreen framework and use the official Rocket Arena website to confirm current box office hours, parking rates, and any event-specific policies before you head downtown.
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.’ The building has now carried four names across three decades — Gund Arena, Quicken Loans Arena, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Rocket Arena — while remaining the same Gateway District home for Cleveland basketball and hockey.
Rocket Arena Cleveland FAQs
Where is Rocket Arena located?
Rocket Arena is at 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115, in the Gateway District at the corner of Ontario Street and Huron Road, next to Progressive Field.
How much does parking cost at Rocket Arena?
Parking varies by event rather than a flat rate. The Great Day Improvements Garage and JACK Cleveland Casino Garage sit on-site, and rates are shown when you book; check the official parking page for current pricing.
Does Rocket Arena require clear bags?
No. Rocket Arena does not have a clear-bag-only policy — any bag material is fine as long as it’s within the 14″ x 14″ x 6″ size limit and passes X-ray or visual inspection at entry.
Can I bring a backpack into Rocket Arena?
No. Backpacks of any size are prohibited, with no bag check or on-site storage available. Diaper and medical bags are allowed but must go through the X-ray lane.
How many seats does Rocket Arena have?
Rocket Arena seats about 19,432 for Cleveland Cavaliers basketball and roughly 18,926 for Cleveland Monsters hockey, with capacity varying slightly for concerts and other configurations.
What time does the Rocket Arena box office open?
Box office hours vary seasonally and extend on event days; the SeatGeek Ticket Lab near the Huron Road/East 6th Street entrance also sells tickets in person. Check the official ticket information page for the current schedule.
Is Rocket Arena accessible by public transit?
Yes. Greater Cleveland RTA bus and rail lines serve downtown Cleveland, and the Tower City walkway connects directly into the arena from the Red, Blue, and Green rail lines.
Is there accessible seating at Rocket Arena?
Yes. Rocket Arena has more than 200 wheelchair-accessible locations with companion seating spread across price levels, though floor-level wheelchair seating is not available for Cavaliers games.
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