accesso ShoWare Center
Kent · Home of 🏒 Seattle Thunderbirds
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at accesso ShoWare Center?
- accesso ShoWare Center in Kent is home to the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL).
- What is the closest airport to accesso ShoWare Center?
- Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from accesso ShoWare Center — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at accesso ShoWare Center?
- General game-day parking is free. All general parking is free (1,500+ spots); the lot west across the train tracks is a flat 5-minute walk.
- How do you get to accesso ShoWare Center without a car?
- Kent Station (Sounder South Line at peak times and ST Express route 566 from Auburn, Renton and Bellevue) is a 5-minute walk away.
- Where are the best seats at accesso ShoWare Center?
- An intimate arena of about 5,900 for hockey. Sections 101–110 and 110–119 split off the main entrance, and ADA seating is in Sections 101, 102 and 117–119, reached by the southwest elevator.
✈️🚗 Getting to accesso ShoWare Center
Nearest major airport: Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) — about 8 mi / 11 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
An intimate arena of about 5,900 for hockey. Sections 101–110 and 110–119 split off the main entrance, and ADA seating is in Sections 101, 102 and 117–119, reached by the southwest elevator.
Parking
More than 1,500 free spaces within walking distance, all first-come first-served. Save-a-Spot reserved parking is in the Doxon Toyota Lot on the west side, which opens an hour before doors. (Free (paid reserved option) USD)
Getting there
625 W James Street in Kent, under 18 miles from Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma. Take I-5 Exit 149 (Kent/Des Moines Rd) or SR 167 to Willis St, then 4th Ave to James St. For big events, use the James Street Park & Ride via Smith St.
Bar scene
Kent Station, a shopping and dining district about a 5-minute walk away, is where most fans eat and drink before games; downtown Kent's brewpubs are close by too.
Pre-game bars
- Airways Brewing — Downtown Kent brewery recommended by Visit Kent for a pre- or post-game pint
- The Ram — Brewpub at Kent Station, about a 5-minute walk
Insider tips
- Clear bag policy: 12" x 12" x 6" clear bags, gallon Ziplocs, or clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5"
- The arena is cashless; Zippin checkout-free markets let you tap in, grab and go
- Empty plastic water bottles are allowed
- No re-entry, even to smoke
- Half Price Tuesdays with no fees on select dates
🧳 Visiting accesso ShoWare Center as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) (SEA). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 17Spokane Chiefs at Thunderbirds WHL
- Sat, Nov 7Medicine Hat Tigers at Thunderbirds WHL
- Tue, Nov 10Victoria Royals at Thunderbirds WHL
- Sat, Nov 14Spokane Chiefs at Thunderbirds WHL
- Fri, Nov 20Tri-City Americans at Thunderbirds WHL
- Wed, Nov 25Tri-City Americans at Thunderbirds WHL
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