Veterans Memorial Coliseum guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Veterans Memorial Coliseum holds up to 10,400 fans and is home to Portland Winterhawks (WHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

30 home games left, starting Wed Oct 28, 2026. Times are local (Pacific).

When do the doors open at Veterans Memorial Coliseum?

General doors for regular-season Winterhawks games open 60 minutes prior to puck drop. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: For non-basketball events, including Winterhawks games, guests are permitted bags up to 14 in x 14 in x 6 in. Bags are held by the guest throughout the security screening process unless sent to secondary screening. Bag check is available on the Commons between Dr. Jack's and the Annex Box Office, though smaller bags are encouraged for faster entry. Hard-sided bags are not permitted. Bag policy.
• Payment: Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a cash-free venue. Credit, debit, prepaid cards and Apple Pay are accepted. Reverse ATMs that convert cash to a prepaid debit card are available inside at Entry B and in the Box Office Lobby.
• Getting there: TriMet MAX Blue, Green, Red and Yellow light rail lines serve the Rose Quarter; Blue, Green and Red lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center and the Yellow line stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter. Bus lines 4, 8, 35, 44, 77 and 85 also stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center, next to the arena complex. TriMet runs extra MAX service on game days; all trips require paid fare. Parking and transit.
• Food: All outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and children's needs. Empty non-glass water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed inside, except on general admission floors.

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