Driving Directions
From Tacoma: Take I-5 north, exit 149A (Kent/Des Moines Road) turn right (east) on Kent/Des Moines Road. Follow Kent/Des Moines Road east as it becomes Willis Street. Turn left onto 4th Avenue. From 4th Avenue, turn left on James Street; ShoWare Center will be on your right.
From Seattle: Take I-5 south, exit 149 (Kent/Des Moines Road) turn left (east) on Kent/Des Moines Road. Follow Kent/Des Moines Road east as it becomes Willis Street. Turn left onto 4th Avenue. From 4th Avenue, turn left on James Street; ShoWare Center will be on your right.
From Bellevue/Renton: Take SR 167 (Valley Freeway) southbound, exit Willis Street. Turn left onto Willis Street, and then turn left onto 4th Avenue. From 4th Avenue, turn left on James Street; ShoWare Center will be on your right.
From North Bend: Take I-90 westbound to SR 18. Follow SR 18 to the Covington Exit. Turn right onto Kent-Kangley Road. Follow Kent-Kangley Road and turn left onto SE 256th Street. Continue down the hill which changes into Smith Street. Turn right onto 4th Avenue. From 4th Avenue, turn left on James Street; ShoWare Center will be on your right.
From Puyallup and Auburn: Take SR 167 (Valley Freeway) northbound, exit Willis Street. Turn right onto Willis Street, and then turn left onto 4th Avenue. From 4th Avenue, turn left on James Street; ShoWare Center will be on your right.
A-Z Guide
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A-Z Guide
CLEAR BAG POLICY
All guests are subject to a bag search and security check without exception. Security checks can include wanding, metal detectors and pat-downs.
Guests should plan on passing through a check process and figure it into arrival times for events.
All guests are subject to a bag search and security check without exception. Security checks can include wanding, metal detectors and pat-downs.
Clear bags no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" are allowed. One gallon clear plastic Ziploc bags are also allowed.
Small clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed.
Security must be able to see inside and identify items to the bottom of the bag. Items may not be used to obscure the view of bag contents, including but not limited to non-clear bags, pouches, etc. Bags with interior contents obscured from view are not allowed.
Backpacks, multi-compartment bags, duffle bags and purses larger than 4.5"x 6.5" are not allowed.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (a child must be present).
Code of Conduct
accesso ShoWare Center works to provide a safe, enjoyable and pleasant environment for all guests in attendance. As such, arena staff will ask all guests to adhere to the following code of conduct:
- Guests shall be respectful to all other guests, fans, participants, event officials, entertainers, athletes, arena staff and arena property.
- Guests shall not willfully and maliciously disturb a guest/employee and shall not interfere in other guests' enjoyment of the event.
- Guests who drink alcoholic beverages shall do so in a responsible manner.
- Guests shall refrain from using offensive language, making obscene gestures, wearing obscene or indecent clothing, throwing projectiles of any kind and possessing prohibited items.
- Guests shall never enter the playing or performance area or interfere with the progression of the event in any fashion.
- Guests shall comply with the direction and instructions of venue staff.
- Guests are responsible for their own good time by immediately reporting inappropriate behavior to the nearest usher or building liaison.
- Guests entering the arena must be properly attired with shoes and a shirt. The items must always be worn in the facility.
- Any other conduct deemed by the venue to be inappropriate to the peace and good order of events or which may adversely affect the safety or persons, or property will be handled by arena staff in its sole discretion.
The following items are not permitted:
- Aerosol Cans
- Animals/Pets (except service animals. See section "ADA Access" for more details)
- Audio/Video Recording Equipment (See section "Camera and Audio/Visual Recorders" for more information)
- Balloons, Beach Balls or Related Items
- Battery operated clothing or blankets
- Cans, Bottles, Glass or Other Beverage Containers (empty plastic water bottles are allowed)
- Chains, Studded Bracelets, etc.
- Coolers or Ice Chests
- Illegal Drugs and/or paraphernalia (includes marijuana)
- Large Bags (max. size 14" x 14" x 6"), backpacks, duffel bags, suitcases
- Laptops & Tablets (with Camera)
- Laser Pens and Pointers
- Noisemaking Devices (i.e. whistles, air horns)
- Outside Food, Beverage, Bottled Water, etc.
- Professional Photography Equipment
- Poles/Sticks to Display Flags, Banners, etc.
- Skateboards, Rollerblades, Bikes, etc.
- Unapproved pamphlets, fliers, handbills, etc.
- Weapons of any kind (i.e. pepper spray, tear gas, handcuffs, stun guns, etc.)
- Any Other Item deemed inappropriate or dangerous by the venue in its sole discretion
(This list is subject to change at any time.)