Game Day Guide
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Data updated: 2025-26
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Climate Pledge Arena.
Arrive at Seattle Center
Take the Monorail from downtown or walk from Lower Queen Anne. The Seattle Center campus has a festive pre-game atmosphere.
Pregame in Lower Queen Anne
The bars along Mercer and Queen Anne Avenue fill with Kraken fans. Buckley's and Peso's are popular pregame spots.
Doors open
Enter Climate Pledge Arena and explore the stunning concourse. The arena's design is one of the most impressive in the NHL.
Find your seat
The arena fills with teal and navy jerseys. The Kraken's atmosphere has grown quickly. This is a hockey town now.
Game time
Three 20-minute periods in the NHL's greenest arena. The below-grade bowl creates an intimate, loud atmosphere.
Hit the concourse
PNW salmon tacos, smoked brisket, and craft beer from local breweries, the food program is among the NHL's best.
Lower Queen Anne nightlife
The Queen Anne neighborhood stays alive after games. Walk to nearby restaurants and bars or catch the Monorail back downtown.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
3.6 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
November
5.8 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
January
5.1 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
March
3.9 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
April
3.0 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.