Cross Insurance Arena

Best seats

This is the old Cumberland County Civic Center (opened 1977), a compact downtown bowl. Accessible viewing areas are in Sections C, E, G, N, T, V and X.

Parking

The arena owns no parking. The city's Spring Street Garage next door is $4/hr, and there's street parking on Free, Center and Spring Sts plus private lots with event pricing. You can prebook through ParkWhiz. (Spring St Garage $4/hr; private lots vary USD)

Getting there

Downtown Portland at 1 Civic Center Sq (Free, Center and Spring Sts), a short walk from the Old Port. Lyft is the official rideshare partner, and code MAINEMARINERS gets new riders 50% off two rides (up to $10 each).

Bar scene

The Old Port's pubs and brewpubs are within walking distance. Inside, the Lone Pine Pub pours Maine craft beer, and the Hall of Fame Lounge has a full bar open to the public.

Pre-game bars

• Gritty McDuff's Portland Brew Pub — Maine's original brewpub, in the Old Port, walkable from the arena
• Novare Res — Beer bar at 4 Canal Plaza in the Old Port
• Lone Pine Pub — In-arena behind Section O, with draft Lone Pine and other Maine craft beers
• Hall of Fame Lounge — In-arena behind Section H, a public full bar with draft cocktails

Insider tips

• No backpacks. Regular-size purses and diaper bags are fine, and everyone goes through metal detectors.
• Concessions are cashless except at the stands in sections M and O.
• No outside food or drink, including empty bottles, and no re-entry.
• Many games start early: weeknights at 6:30, Saturdays at 6:00 and Sunday Family Fundays at 3:00.
• Fans 65+ get $2 off Sunday tickets with ID at the box office.