The complete guide to Chase Center

Quick insights

• Chase Center is the home of the Golden State Warriors and hosts concerts, boxing, professional wrestling events and more. 
• The arena offers standard and premium seating options, including exclusive clubs and suites.
• You'll find food and beverages inspired by Bay Area favorites and stadium staples, as well as options for health-conscious patrons and diners with dietary restrictions.

Chase Center is the only stadium of its kind in San Francisco. In addition to the standard features you'd expect from an arena with a seating capacity over 19,000, this large waterfront venue offers unique amenities like its own art collection, a two-story bar and free rides on Muni buses with a same-day event ticket. For an even more memorable event experience, some visitors may travel to this arena by ferry.

In this article, we'll cover what to know to make the most of your sporting or entertainment event at Chase Center.

Chase center guide to seating

At Chase Center, you'll typically find a range of seating options across multiple price points for an event.  Fans may view available seats and purchase tickets for an event through Ticketmaster. You usually have option to filter tickets by best seats or lowest price. (For ADA seats, contact the Chase Center Box Office.)

Want to be close to the action? Floor sections 1-4 will get you closest to the performer. Want a direct view on the stage? Sections 9, 10, 109 and 100 are directly across from it. Note that the seating configuration may vary based on your event, and some sections may not be available.

Eligible visitors may access exclusive Chase Center ticket offers for special blocks of seating.

Premium seating at Chase Center

If you want a more elevated arena experience, Chase Center offers suites and clubs for sporting and entertainment events.

You may get exclusive club access depending on the location of your seat and the type of ticket you purchase. These are the Chase Center Clubs and how to access them:

• Pepsi Club: Fans in sections 126-129 may access this club with a sports bar atmosphere.
• Modelo Cantina: Any fan with a reservation may access this club via the stairs at portal 40.
• United Club: If you've got a ticket in sections 101-106, you can enter this club that's one of the largest club spaces at Chase Center.
• Ultra Club: For fans with tickets in sections 113-118, you may experience Chase Center's only two-story bar.
• Chase Club: Treat yourself to this premium club with all-inclusive food and beverage options if you hold tickets in sections 2-23.
• JP Morgan Club: Fans with VIP AA and VIP BB tickets can enjoy this all-inclusive space that features dedicated mixologists and sushi chefs serving up a premium food and drink menu.

Chase Center Suites are another premium seating option where you can get a VIP experience. These premium suites may be available for your event:

• Courtside Lounges: This private lounge can accommodate up to 16 people and features a curated dining experience, private butler and two VIP parking passes.
• Club Suite: This suite includes all-inclusive dining program, two VIP parking passes and a dedicated attendant.
• Acrisure Theater Boxes: Each box accommodates four people and offers a private dining experience, plush seating, one VIP parking pass and a dedicated attendant.

Navigating to Chase Center

Chase Center is located at 1 Warriors Way in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. You have many transportation methods for traveling to this waterfront venue.

Muni, the local bus system, may provide you with a quick route to Chase Center, and your event ticket serves as a complimentary all-day Muni pass. You may also use BART and Caltrain to connect with a Muni bus or get within walking distance of the venue. The San Francisco Bay Ferry is a unique option for traveling to Chase Center, which is accessible to visitors coming from Oakland and Alameda.

Bikers will find several locations to park, including a monitored bike storage area. Additionally, you may access bikeshare and rideshare services at Chase Center.  

If you're driving to the event, you may prepay for parking in the Mercedes-Benz or Warriors Way Garages. Off-site parking is also available.

Read the Chase Center Transportation Guide for more information about how to get to the arena.

Dining and drinking at Chase Center

When it comes to food and beverages at Chase Center, you'll find dishes that reflect the Bay Area's diverse food scene. Here are some of the dining and drinking spots that you may visit during your event:

• Bakesale Betty: Don't skip the buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches from this Oakland cult favorite. Look out for locations in portals 10, 18, 45 and 55.
• Kaiser Permanente Healthy Picks: If you're counting your macros, you might be interested in the seasonal salads at this health-conscious eatery in portal 10.
• City Bistro: Hot dogs, nachos and pretzels—get the traditional stadium food you're craving in portals 5, 10, 17, 22, 33, 43, 51 and 57.
• Modelo Cantina: Get an expansive view of the game at this reservations-only dining and bar spot open to all Chase Center guests. Located in portal 40, you may order from an all-inclusive menu or choose a la carte options at this unique cantina.
• Hot Dog Bill's: An iconic burgerdog is the perfect accompaniment to a Warriors game. Visit portals 9 or 55 for this San Francisco staple.  
• Big Nate's BBQ: Enjoy some pulled pork or barbecue brisket sandwiches at this barbecue spot in portals 11, 20 and 43. Don't forget to pick up some napkins!
• Cocina Milonga: Enjoy traditional Argentinian beef, chicken, egg or vegan empanadas with a flaky crust or sandwiches at portal 30.

You'll even find a plant-based restaurant in portal 57, The Green House, which is among the first vegan restaurants in the NBA. There is limited information available about gluten-free options at Chase Center, but the Sarap Shop in portal 49 is a Filipino restaurant known for accommodating dietary preferences.

You may email Guest Experiences if you have questions about dietary restrictions or want to get permission to bring in outside food.

The Mission Bay and nearby neighborhoods have a vibrant dining scene, so you'll have many options to choose from before or after your event. Ungrafted, Café Okawari and Third Rail are just a few of the nearby spots you could check out.

Hotel accommodations around Chase Center

Visiting Chase Center from out of town? From local boutique hotels to five-star properties from international brands, you'll find several hotel options within walking distance of the stadium. Here are some of the hotels within a 2-mile radius of Chase Center: 

• The Clancy
• Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
• Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
• Marriott Marquis San Francisco
• The St. Regis
• W San Francisco
• Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa
• Hotel Via
• LUMA Hotel
• Hotel Zelo

While staying in Mission Bay, you'll be close to restaurants, bars and shopping, and the nearby Dogpatch and South of Market (SoMa) neighborhoods also offer lots of fun things to do. If you have the time, Thrive City and the Chase Center Art Collection may be worth a visit.

What to know before you visit Chase Center

For a more comfortable and enjoyable experience, you may want to familiarize yourself with a few things. Knowing about these Chase Center policies and amenities may make your next visit go more smoothly:

• Bag policy: You may bring a bag if it does not exceed 14" x 14" x 6".  Bags that exceed this limit may be checked for $10.
• Box office location: The Chase Center Box Office is located at the west entrance. It's open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends during event days.
• Mobile ticketing: The venue uses mobile ticketing. Download the Warriors + Chase Center Mobile App if you need to manage your tickets.
• Payment options: Chase uses contactless payment options, such as tap n' go credit cards, mobile payments and mobile app ordering. If you have cash, you may use Cash to Card Kiosks around the stadium to convert your cash into a prepaid card.  
• Charging stations: You'll find charging station areas throughout the arena, which are frequently sanitized.

In summary

From the range of seating and dining options to exclusive clubs and suites, you are sure to enjoy your visit to Chase Center. Staying at a hotel within walking distance of Chase Center allows you to take advantage of all the Mission Bay neighborhood has to offer. Note important arena policies around bags, payment and ticketing, which may help make your event experience less stressful.