Tri-City Americans road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Tri-City Americans at Toyota Center in Kennewick — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Tri-City Americans tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Toyota Center
Nearest major airport is Portland (PDX) — about 210 mi / 5h from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Tri-City Americans play?
The Tri-City Americans play home games at Toyota Center in Kennewick.
How much is parking at Toyota Center?
General game-day parking is free. All arena parking is free.
How do you get to Toyota Center without a car?
There's no convenient public transit to the arena, so drive or use rideshare.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Toyota Center fan guide
Best seats
Families should look at the Southridge Dental Family Section at the top of Section J: $15 tickets with a minimum of four, every home game. Tuesday and Wednesday games have $10 seats in select sections.
Parking
Free on-site parking in several lots around the arena, shared with the Three Rivers Convention Center. No tailgating, overnight or RV parking, or drinking in parked cars. (Free)
Getting there
7016 W Grandridge Blvd on the Three Rivers Campus, behind the Columbia Center retail strip. Take I-82 Exit 109 (Clearwater Ave) to Columbia Center Blvd and turn onto Grandridge Blvd. There's no practical public transit, so plan to drive.
Bar scene
Suburban: chain restaurants and sports bars cluster along Columbia Center Boulevard rather than in a walkable district.
Pre-game bars
- Kimo's Sports Bar and Brewpub — Local sports hangout recommended by fans
- Uncle Sam's Saloon — Local bar near the arena
- Silo's Sports Bar & Grill — Large Kennewick sports bar with a patio for cornhole
Insider tips
- Clear bag policy (12" x 6" x 12"; clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5")
- Cashless: cards and tap-to-pay only
- No outside food or drink, not even sealed water bottles
- Doors open 1 hour before puck drop, and there's no re-entry
- Rivalry nights vs Spokane are the hottest tickets; theme nights include a Pug Race and bobblehead giveaways
📺 Where to watch the Americans
National (US): FloHockey. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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