Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars at Climate Pledge Arena: start time, doors and getting there

Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars starts at 7:00 pm on Thu Dec 3, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena. NHL regular season.

When do the doors open?

Doors open 90 minutes before puck drop for Kraken games (for example, 5:30 pm doors for a 7:00 pm start). (source)

How do I get to Climate Pledge Arena?

All guests receive a free King County public transit pass with every publicly ticketed event, usable from 2 hours before doors open until 2 hours after the event. The Seattle Center Monorail connects the arena to Westlake Center and the Westlake light rail station downtown with a 90-second ride, and runs higher frequency service during events. King County Metro bus service, including the RapidRide D Line and Route 8, also serves the area. (source)

What bag can I bring?

Climate Pledge Arena encourages guests not to bring a bag if possible. If necessary, permitted bags are one bag (clear or other) no larger than 14 inches x 14 inches x 6 inches, or one small clutch, purse or wallet no larger than 4 inches x 6 inches x 1.5 inches. All bags larger than a clutch, including medical, diaper/parenting and clear bags, must go through X-ray screening at designated bag lines at primary entries. Climate Pledge Arena does not provide on-site bag checking if a bag does not fit these requirements. (source)

Schedule source: Seattle Kraken schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.