Getting There
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Data updated: 2025-26
Driving
Directions
From I-5 North: Exit Mercer Street (Exit 167), head west to 1st Avenue North. From I-5 South: Exit Mercer Street, head west. From SR-99 (Aurora): Exit at Denny Way, head east to Queen Anne Avenue.
Details
Follow Climate Pledge Arena / Seattle Center signs. Be prepared for Mercer Street congestion.
Public Transit
Directions
Seattle Monorail from Westlake Center to Seattle Center, adjacent to Climate Pledge Arena. $3.50.
Details
Sound Transit Link Light Rail to Westlake station, then Monorail. Light Rail connects from SeaTac Airport and University of Washington.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off on 1st Avenue North near the main entrance. Post-game pickup on Thomas Street or Mercer.
Details
Expect 10-15 minute waits and moderate surge pricing.
Travel
Overview
Climate Pledge Arena sits within the Seattle Center campus in the Lower Queen Anne / Uptown neighborhood. The arena was designed with a transit-first philosophy, there's no massive parking structure. The Seattle Monorail from Westlake Center is the iconic transit option, connecting downtown to Seattle Center in 2 minutes. Metro bus routes serve the area well. If driving, Mercer Street traffic is legendarily bad on event nights. Walking from downtown or Belltown is genuinely the best option for many visitors.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Take the Seattle Monorail from Westlake. It's 2 minutes, $3, and drops you at the arena's doorstep.”
“Mercer Street traffic is brutal. If driving, approach from Aurora (north) or Elliott Avenue (west) to avoid it.”
“Walking from downtown (20 minutes) or Belltown (15 minutes) is genuinely faster than driving on game nights.”
“Rideshare surge is moderate. Walk a few blocks from the arena for faster pickup and lower rates.”
“If taking Link Light Rail to Seattle, transfer to the Monorail at Westlake for the final leg.”
“The Seattle Center campus is worth exploring before the game, Space Needle, MoPOP, Chihuly Garden are all here.”