Take bus, MAX to Rose Quarter for Saturday’s home opener and more
Make your game plan to see the Portland Winterhawks this season!
It’s easy to get to games at Veterans Memorial Coliseum by taking TriMet. All MAX lines and more than half a dozen bus lines are ready to take hockey fans to and from the Rose Quarter Transit Center and nearby stops.
The Winterhawks open their home slate at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, as they host the Saskatoon Blades.
Portland’s junior ice hockey team competes in the Western Hockey League. The Winterhawks are one of the longest-established sports teams in the Rose City, playing in Portland since 1976.
Thanks to TriMet, you can catch all the action on the ice this season, without having to slog through traffic and pay for parking.
Getting there
Veterans Memorial Coliseum is fully accessible via TriMet.
The Winterhawks’ home stadium is located one block from the Rose Quarter Transit Center, served by the MAX Blue, Green and Red lines, as well as the Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX Station on the MAX Orange/Yellow Line.
The following TriMet bus lines stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center or nearby:
- Line 4-Fessenden
- Line 8-Jackson Park/NE 15th
- Line 17-Holgate/Broadway
- Line 35-Macadam/Greeley
- Line 40-Tacoma/Swan Island
- Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest
- Line 77-Broadway/Halsey
These bus lines run all days, including Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays only, C-TRAN’s Line 105 also serves the Rose Quarter Transit Center.
Why ride?
There are lots of reasons to take TriMet!
Save Money: Have you heard? Street parking fees are going up in Portland, including at the Rose Quarter. Event parking costs even more! It’s free to park at TriMet Park & Rides, so leave your car behind and take the bus or MAX the rest of the way. TriMet Park & Rides are located throughout our service area. Find the nearest location to you at trimet.org.
Stress Less: Those parking fees can really add up, but a parking ticket is even worse! Finding a legal parking spot can be tough around the Rose Quarter, especially on game day — not to mention the headache of traffic. Save yourself the hassle, leave it to the professionals and let TriMet do the driving for you.
Stay Safe: Daylight hours are getting shorter, and rain and fog are rolling in, which can make driving a challenge. And no matter the conditions, it’s never safe to drive drunk. Whether you enjoy a few libations with the game or not, the safest way to get there and back is by taking TriMet.
Support Sustainability: Cars cause congestion and pollution. Shrink your carbon footprint and keep the roads clear by riding with TriMet instead. Transit helps to reduce traffic and promote a cleaner, healthier environment.
Show Out: When you take TriMet to the game, you’ll be riding along with fellow fans! Wear your Winterhawks gear and get ready to cheer on the home team. By riding transit, you can be sure to arrive in style.
Tips for riding
Whether you’re a regular rider or a transit rookie, TriMet makes it easy to ride.
First, plan your trip at trimet.org. You can set the time you’d like to arrive, how you want to get there and more using our trip planner. The planner will instantly find the best travel options for you.
When you get on the bus or you’re at the MAX station, simply tap to pay at the green Hop reader. Use your Hop Fastpass® card, or simply tap your debit or credit card. You can even tap your smartphone with a contactless payment method, such as Apple or Google pay.
If you’re a student with a school-issued Hop card, you can use it to ride to and from the game.
Be alert and stay safe around transit vehicles, and always look both ways before crossing tracks.
If you need help while riding, call 503-238-7433 (RIDE) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or talk to one of our friendly staff members. We’ll have extra security and customer support personnel on hand for game day. You can also reach our public safety hotline anytime by picking up one of the red Security phones on the MAX platform or by texting or calling 503-238-7433 (RIDE). In case of emergency, call 911.