Climate Pledge Arena

It's my first time coming to Climate Pledge, and it happened to be the first game of the Seattle Kraken... ever. It was during COVID-19 and people beginning to come out and visit. Why not come and see the Seattle Kraken play. As a travelling cook, I get to see different stadiums and operations. I can't show too much... but I can show the parts that matter, the food!First, Climate Pledge Arena lives up to its name by doing its very best to eliminate carbon emissions, especially on the stadium level. This starts with eliminating gas to commerically cook at the facility. Everything uses the lastest in electic, non-carbon based fueled appliances. It is actually an honor to be working it such a facility. You get to work with the most modern equipment, feed the great fans, and save the planet, all at onceI was stationed at Shaquille O'Neil's Big Chicken which was imbedded inside an Amazon Go! Market. All you have to do is scan your phone, pick out your favorite snack item, beverage or entree, then leave. It's completely cashless.It doesn't mean there aren't lines. People are still lined up to get their first taste of Shaq's Big Chicken, where the chicken is freshly breaded all while using all electric deep fryers!Next was Din Tai Fung providing their famous dumplings, fried rice and other offering! The kitchens are huge. However, so is the demand for this tasty portion of Chinese cuisine. Other vendors also include Ballard Pizza, as well as concessions stand available with your stadium favorites.There is so much more about Climate Pledge as far as seating and culinary, but my experience is only one small party of the large story that is Climate Pledge Arena! I hope you get to visit soon!

Great venue. This was my second time here to see Justin Timberlake. They have a very clean facility, and also have a lot of places to dine on the go, or grab a quick drink. We had great seats, it was easy to access when we arrived, as well as leaving. Uber was also a convenience. I will say that afterwards it was much easier to walk a little further to a bar, and then catch an Uber.Justin's show made up for the snowed out show in 2019 that was canceled. Worth the drive from Eugene! The sound quality in the arena is great. Also the bass hits pretty hard, you can feel the rumble! Would definitely come back for another show. My SIL said it is fun to see the Kraken's play. That would be cool.

PSA: Be sure to read about the bag policy here before you visit. We didn't realize that even the smallest of purses wouldn't be allowed in. We had to walk to a nearby hotel and check our purses. ($8/bag to store them during the game)!Except for this minor bag issue, we loved Climate Pledge Arena while visiting from Chicago. The stadium is expensive inside for concessions, but they have some unique and tasty foods, like spam musubi.There's a great drink variety, and we could see well from our seats, even at the highest level where we were.What a beautiful and clean arena.

We recently got to visit Climate Pledge Arena for the first time, to see the Cirque du Soleil show playing there this month. Since I grew up on the south slope of Queen Anne, with a daily view of the iconic Coliseum, I was excited to see what they'd done with the place since the most recent remodel and rebranding.The inside public spaces were light and bright! It was semi-confusing to find our seating section, though. It might have been poor signage, or just the fact it was our first visit, but I was thankful for the abundance of helpful staff members to point us in the right direction. Once we found the correct section, though, things got even more confusing as the seating rows were so poorly marked it almost felt like a joke! Each row was marked with the tiniest, hard-to-see vinyl letter that you literally had to BEND DOWN to see. The letters weren't even lit up, so it got even worse once the lights went down and latecomers were trying to find their rows. I have NO idea why the seating rows aren't marked better - why not a large, fluorescent painted letter on the step outside each row?Speaking of steps, they weren't lit up either. So leaving our seats to use the restroom was downright dangerous. I can't think of a theater or venue I've been to that didn't at least have little lights embedded in the floor so you can find your way out in the dark. I shudder to think what would happen if there was some sort of emergency and literally thousands of people were trying to get out in the dark. Aren't dark stairs against the fire code?Our seats (we were in row F, by the way), which looked comfortable, were NOT. Yes they were padded, theater-style seats - which made us very hopeful for a cozy seating experience. Big nope. By mid-performance I could barely feel my legs as the legroom was less than on the most budget-friendly bargain airlines. And I'm only 5'6" tall - cannot imagine what it would be like to be taller and try to squeeze into these seats for a long performance.I can see myself avoiding Climate Pledge in the future, as it was just so darned uncomfortable. I do want to say that all the staff we encountered (even the guy who sold me the $12 bottle of water at the bar) were incredibly friendly and helpful.

I came here for The Trilogy Tour concert (Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull) and it was only a 7 minute walk from my hotel, Staypineapple The Maxwell Hotel! The arena is located right across the big fountain at the Seattle Center on 2nd Avenue. I had a floor seat right next to the runway on the right hand side of stage if you are looking at the stage, 5th row, seat 14! Great view of the stage and runway and right on the aisle. I like the sleekness of the building with all the windows. Clear plastic tote bags are allowed per certain specifications as well as empty water bottle (non-glass less than 32 oz) are allowed. So it easy to carry what I need to bring in. Entry to the floor seats is easy through Entry 1 or 8 and no problem. But once you get in, it is a bit of a maze to know what section takes you to the floor seats once you go down the escalator. Signs are not apparent and we had to travel around to see where the food concessions and restrooms are. They should have a list of food concessions and where they are located. I just randomly saw an Amazon store where you slide your credit card to enter and picked up a salmon burger and it automatically charges your credit card once you leave. Then looking for an IPA beer, we kept walking around and found one. I got a Climate Pledge Arena cup that comes with your drink that you can use for refills. As far as the seat is concerned, it was great! Good view of the performers on stage and on runway. There are railings securing the stage and catwalk as well as security guards so no one has a chance to jump on stage! I like the aisle seat as I can easily come and go and no one is standing in front of me. I brought ear plugs as the music can be loud but they have them available at the venue if you need them.

Good venue to watch a concert, but be sure to stay hydrated and bring a tiny portable fan (if they allow)!I came by to watch Arctic Monkeys at the end of September, and the arena was PACKED. Despite the crowd, the staff was extremely efficient in getting everyone to the right locations and it didn't take long for me to find my section. The show was amazing - despite being so far from the stage, I could clearly see the band on the screens and hear them from the sound systems. It definitely provided me with a great experience without having to pay as much to be all the way at the front!The reason I knocked off three stars though is because the arena got crazy hot, even though I was in a seat and not in the general admission floor. It was to the point where I felt faint despite not drinking alcohol. In fact, numerous people around me started feeling weak and needed their friends to help them out so they could cool down and get some (very expensive) water. I don't know if they didn't have temperature control in the arena or what, but they certainly did by the vendors, and so it felt like a ploy to get people to spend more money on basics like water.It had always been my dream to see this band, and it was my last chance to see them (they had announced that they will be breaking up after the tour), and so in the moment I didn't think too much about it. Looking back, however, I think it was incredibly dangerous and not how people should have been treated. With that being said, unless it's a last chance for a dream band like this, i don't think I would ever go to any performances here again. Be safe!

I experienced a plethora of firsts on Saturday.I met some new people in a pub after the Sounders game, and they invited me to the Krakens' NHL game. There was a five-minute wait to enter after we got there.Because we were running approximately fifteen minutes behind schedule, it was likely accelerated. As soon as we stepped inside, the electrifying game-day vibe had me turnt! Everyone in attendence was so friendly and enthusiastic about the game. Nobody wanted to miss a second of the excitement, so the concession stands and restrooms weren't too packed. The food during NHL games can be even more pricey than at other sporting event. The venue was exceptionally clean and the seats were comfortable. All things considered, it was an enjoyable experience! I will return!

Climate Pledge Arena is the home of the Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm, and hosts many other events for those in the greater Seattle area. It's in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood near the Space Needle and is accessible by bus and light rail with a connection via the monorail.The arena has a long history as it used to be the home of the Seattle Supersonics and Key Arena, and now it also hosts concerts and other events. The venue is very nice and modern and I like the decor around the walls.

Great venue, comfortable, well organized.I would not hesitate to enjoy another event there.As the norm, prices are extremely high. A can of Diet Pepsi $4.99$10 for a pretzel, $3 if you want cheese. So fill up before coming in.I was there on 12/22/23 for Macklemore!

Did not know that this arena went through a recent renovation until I attended a concert. It's been like a decade since I've step foot inside and was impressed. Easy to navigate around, staff are friendly. The American Express area of it has nice bathrooms, kind of trippy that it has a separate entrance that can only be accessed if you are an American Express customer. Overall, this is my go to venue for concerts here in Seattle. Parking can be tricky around this Queen Anne area, but it's still a more central location than Tacoma. There's a few restaurants and things to walk around if you get here earlier than your event. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)