Step Inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland‘s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse offers passionate sports and music fans some of the best entertainment options in Ohio. Originally opened in 1994, the indoor arena is the home of the NBA‘s Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as hockey’s Cleveland Monsters, an AHL team affiliated with nearby NHL team the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, directly next to the Progressive Field baseball stadium, in a bar-and restaurant-heavy area known as the Gateway District. When not hosting sporting events, it books concerts from an eclectic array of musicians, including Michael Bublé, Harry Styles, The 1975 and JoJo Siwa, as well as events such as wrestling, ice skating and monster truck jams.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse History

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse opened in 1994 as Gund Arena, and was called Quicken Loans Arena from 2005 until 2019. Prior to moving into the arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers played home games at the Richfield Coliseum, a locally revered indoor venue twenty miles south of Cleveland. A desire to have the Cavs play closer to the city, as well the need to have an upgraded stadium for baseball, led to the construction of the new venues.

The Cavs moved into the arena starting with the 1994-1995 season, as did Cleveland’s hockey team at the time, the International Hockey League’s Cleveland Lumberjacks. When the latter team became defunct in 2001, the San Jose Sharks‘ AHL affiliate moved to the city and became the Cleveland Barons. In 2007, after the Barons moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, the AHL franchise formerly known as the Utah Grizzlies relocated to Cleveland and became the Lake Erie Monsters, and then just the Monsters in 2016.

Before the 2019-2020 NBA season, the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse completed $185 million in renovations that expanded the arena’s footprint — the venue’s public space expanded dramatically, from 95,380 to 152,970 square feet — and added a modern sheen. Of particular note is an eight-story glass façade comprising 1,475 pieces that reflects the city’s skyline and a spacious new atrium, as well as a tunnel-like Power Portal featuring 2,200 square feet of 2.6mm LED panels that doubles as a fan entry point.

Other upgrades include new seats, refurbished luxury suites, upgraded concessions, dazzling multimedia walls and sleek art pieces installed throughout the arena. All the upgrades have prepared the venue to host high-profile events, including the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse celebrated its grand reopening in fall 2019 with a concert by The Black Keys, who formed in nearby Akron. That booking exemplifies the caliber of concerts held at the arena, which regularly hosts big names in rock (Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates), metal (Metallica, Tool), pop (Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, P!nk), country (Garth Brooks, Eric Church) and hip-hop (Jay-Z, Kanye West).

In addition to concerts, the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse books special entertainment events such as Disney on Ice, Cirque du Soleil: CRYSTAL, WWE Monday Night RAW and WWE Fastlane. The venue is also known for hosting large-scale one-off events such as the Cleveland Bridal Show, the 2016 Republican National Convention and the 2020 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First & Second Rounds.

Parking and Admission at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

There are several parking options available for fans visiting Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, including two on-site garages (Gateway East Garage and JACK Cleveland Casino Garage). The Gateway East Garage has a direct connection to the FieldHouse via a bridge from Garage Level 3. Event tickets are required for entry through this bridge. Parking passes for the Gateway East Garage can be purchased in advance at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Box Office.

In addition to the on-site garages, several other parking facilities are within a short walking distance:

• Halle Bros. Parking Garage: 1212 Huron Rd E, Cleveland, OH 44115
• Euclid Prospect Gateway Garage: 740 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
• LAZ Parking: Multiple locations available

There are also various surface lots within a five to ten-minute walk from the venue, which also provide convenient options for event attendees. Fans are encouraged to book parking in advance, especially for high-demand events like Cavaliers games or concerts.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has a bag policy in place. Bags larger than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in are prohibited, as well as backpacks, briefcases, cinch bags, coolers, luggage, purses larger than a clutch, and sealed packages. Guests with larger bags, diaper bags, or medical bags should use the X-ray lane when entering the venue.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Capacity & Seating Options

The arena’s current basketball capacity is 19,432. Before securing your tickets, check out the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse seating chart to pick your perfect seat.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has many seating options, including courtside tickets, suites, and premium seating:

• Courtside tickets: These seats offer VIP access, in-seat wait service, and premium catering
• Suites: These spacious areas are good for groups of 10–20 people and offer upscale amenities and views
• Club Level seating: This level includes the Westfield Champions Club, which offers lounge boxes, club boxes, and lounge seating. Lounge boxes are semi-private areas with tables for food and drinks, club boxes have swivel chairs, and lounge seating has extra padding and legroom
• Premium seating: This includes the Lexus Signature Lounge, Litehouse Chairman’s Club, Oswald Court Club, Huntington Legends Club, and Caesars Rewards Club

Food & Beverage Options at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse offers multiple bar and lounge options across different levels:

Street Level Bars:

• Great Lakes Experience: A 1,500 square foot taproom with twelve 55-inch TVs, featuring year-round and seasonal draft selections
• Bell’s Brewery: Offers communal tables for gathering
• Jack Daniel’s Bar: Located in the East Neighborhood

Huntington Club Level Bars:

• Crown Royal Bar: Serving signature Crown Royal cocktails and ready-to-drink cans
• Casamigos Tequila Bar: Offers margaritas with river views

Loudville Area Bars:

• Loudville Brew House: Standing room with arena bowl views
• Hennessy River Bar: Provides premium cocktails with a basketball photo backdrop
• Gilly’s: Located in the Overlook Bar, serving food items like:
  • Bang Bang Broccoli
  • Nick’s Mac & Cheese
  • Nick’s Linguini & Meatballs
  • Mini Coney Dogs

Additionally, the venue offers diverse dining categories including gluten-free options, vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices, desserts, grab and go items, kid-friendly meals, coffee and hot chocolate, Kosher options, and pizza.