It is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Rocket Arena, formerly Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Rocket Arena is the downtown Cleveland home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA and the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL, part of the Gateway complex beside Progressive Field. It seats 19,432 for basketball and 18,926 for hockey. For a Cavs game, the best seats are along the sidelines in the 100 level, especially the club rows behind the benches, and the best value is the center of the 200 level in rows 1 through 7.
The building has had four names, and searchers use all of them. It opened in October 1994 as Gund Arena, became Quicken Loans Arena (the Q) in 2005, was renamed Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in April 2019 after a major renovation, and became Rocket Arena on February 18, 2025, when its sponsor folded its mortgage, real estate and finance businesses under the single Rocket brand. Seating charts labeled Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse show the same building and section numbers.
How the 100 level, Mezzanine and 200 level fit together
Rocket Arena has three seating levels. Section listings below come from RateYourSeats, with bench details from TickPick; the two guides number some sections differently, so check the event map for your exact seat.
100 level: sections 101–126
The lower bowl wraps the court. The sideline sections run 106–109 on one side and 119–122 on the other. Their back rows are sold as club seats; TickPick puts the Huntington Bank Club rows at about 15 to 24. Section 119, for example, runs from row 1 at the floor to row 14, with the entrance at the top. You reach these side sections through a tunnel under the club level.
Mezzanine: M sections
RateYourSeats lists Mezzanine sections numbered M101–M105, M110–M118 and M123–M126, a separate group sold apart from the main 100-level sections.
200 level: sections 201–231
The upper bowl is the largest level, nicknamed Loudville by some guides. The 2018–19 renovation removed three upper sections to widen the concourses, which is part of why capacity dropped from about 20,500.
Premium
The arena has about 2,000 club seats and 88 suites, plus courtside clubs, lounges and the Champions Club on the event level.
Best seats for Cavaliers basketball
According to TickPick, the Cavs bench sits in front of sections 106 and 107 and the visitors' bench in front of 108 and 109. RateYourSeats names sections 121 and 122, directly across the floor, as the best view of the Cavs bench, and 106 as the best spot behind it.
- Best overall: the middle of the 100-level sidelines, mid-section rows, which see over the floor seats and the benches.
- Club rows: rows 15–24 on the sidelines, a modest climb with a short walk to the club.
- Best value: the center of the 200 level. TickPick advises staying in row 7 or lower up there, because each extra row matters more in the upper bowl than downstairs.
Seats to avoid
- Low 100-level seats behind the baskets: the least desirable lower seats, with the stanchion in view; higher rows help.
- Floor seats behind the basket: almost no slope, so taller fans block the view.
- Upper rows of the 200 level: distant, though the center-hung Humongotron helps you follow the game.
For Monsters hockey, the upper level is usually curtained off and capacity drops to about 9,447, so the 100-level sides are the whole show and center ice is easy to get.
Concert seating at Rocket Arena
For end-stage concerts, RateYourSeats picks the center floor (Floor 2, 5 and 8) and the club and lower sideline sections 106–109 and 119–122, which face each other along the length of the floor. Those sideline seats give height over the floor crowd and a clean angle to the stage. The lower end sections nearest the stage, such as 111, sit behind or beside the stage for most concerts, so check the event map before buying there. The far-end 100-level sections face the stage head on and show the full production, the best compromise if you want lighting and screens in view.
The arena also hosts the Mid-American Conference basketball tournaments, which it has hosted since 2000, NCAA tournament games, wrestling and family shows. For any center-floor event, the lower sidelines are the safe choice.
Getting there: Tower City, garages and rideshare
Rocket Arena is one of the easiest NBA arenas to reach by rail. Every RTA rapid line (Red, Blue and Green) stops at Tower City station, and an enclosed walkway links the station to the arena. As of 2026, the walkway opens three hours before most events and four hours before Cavs games, and stays open about three hours after the event ends.
For drivers, the Gateway East Garage connects directly to the arena by a bridge at the Huntington Club Level. The JACK Casino garage and other downtown garages are within walking distance. Allow extra time to exit after sellouts.
Rideshare drop-off and pick-up points are on Huron Road East at East 8th Street, West Huron at Tower City, Ontario Street, Prospect Avenue East at East 4th Street, and West Prospect at Tower City. Check the arena's A–Z guide for current details before you go.
Bag policy, doors and entry
As of the 2026–27 season, Rocket Arena allows purses and diaper bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, and no backpacks of any size. Clear bags are allowed but are still searched. Any bag larger than 6 by 9 by 1 inches, including medical and diaper bags, goes through the X-ray lane, so a small clutch is the fastest way in. Check the arena's current policy before you go.
- Doors for Cavs games: Monday to Thursday, 75 minutes before tipoff (the atrium opens at 90); Friday to Sunday, 90 minutes before (atrium two hours).
- Doors for Monsters games: 60 minutes before puck drop.
- Re-entry: not allowed, except for medical reasons and emergencies.
- Payment: fully cashless, with five reverse ATMs.
- Children: age 2 and up need a ticket.
A Quiet Space sensory room is available, and the arena has offered KultureCity sensory bags since 2017.
Gund Arena to Rocket Arena: a short history
The arena was paid for largely by a 1990 Cuyahoga County tax on alcohol and tobacco, which also funded the ballpark next door. Billy Joel opened it with a concert on October 17, 1994, and the Cavaliers played their first regular-season game there on November 8, 1994, after two decades at the Richfield Coliseum. It is owned by the Gateway Economic Development Corporation and leased to the Cavaliers.
Dan Gilbert bought the team in 2005 and renamed the building for Quicken Loans. A 185-million-dollar renovation finished in September 2019 opened up the concourses and coincided with the FieldHouse name. Along the way the building has hosted NBA Finals games, two NCAA Women's Final Fours (2007 and 2024), two U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the 2016 Republican National Convention. A new WNBA team, the Cleveland Sirens, is scheduled to start play here in 2028. More background is on the arena's Wikipedia page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocket Arena the same as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?
Yes. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was renamed Rocket Arena on February 18, 2025. It is the same building, and seating charts from the FieldHouse years still apply.
What is the capacity of Rocket Arena?
Rocket Arena seats 19,432 for basketball and 18,926 for hockey. For most Monsters games the upper level is closed, and capacity is about 9,447.
What size bag is allowed at Rocket Arena?
As of 2026–27, purses and diaper bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are allowed, and backpacks are not. Bags larger than 6 by 9 by 1 inches go through X-ray screening.
Where is the Cavs bench at Rocket Arena?
According to TickPick, the Cavaliers bench is in front of sections 106 and 107, with the visitors in front of 108 and 109.
How do I get to Rocket Arena on the RTA?
Take the Red, Blue or Green line to Tower City and use the enclosed walkway to the arena. It opens four hours before Cavs games and stays open about three hours after.
Can I leave and re-enter Rocket Arena?
No. The arena has a no re-entry policy, with exceptions only for medical reasons and emergencies.