Idaho Central Arena

Parking

On-site parking is limited, but several downtown city (ParkBOI) garages are within a few blocks, and the first hour is free. The Grove Hotel's garage has accessible spaces, and the hotel offers valet.

Getting there

Downtown at 233 S. Capitol Blvd. on the Grove Plaza. The main entrance faces the plaza; for Steelheads games a second entrance runs through the Grove Hotel lobby. Drop-off is at the Front Street loading zone or the Grove Hotel porte cochère.

Bar scene

The arena sits in the middle of downtown Boise's bar strip. Main Street and 6th Street have dive bars, sports pubs and music venues within a few blocks, all on the Steelheads' own pre/post-game list.

Pre-game bars

• Tom Grainey's Sporting Pub — 109 S 6th St.; on the Steelheads' nearby-bars list
• Pengilly Saloon — 513 W Main St.; on the Steelheads' nearby-bars list
• Bardenay — 610 W Grove St., on the Grove near the arena
• Bar Gernika — 202 S Capitol Blvd., steps from the arena

Insider tips

• Clear-bag building: clear bags up to 12"x12"x6", with exceptions for diaper bags and medical supplies.
• The box office, team store (Tacklebox) and concessions are card only.
• You can bring one sealed plastic water bottle or one empty personal bottle.
• No re-entry. Cowbells are allowed at hockey games, but air horns aren't.
• On game days the Tacklebox store closes at 5 p.m. to get ready for the game.