Kent ShoWare Center Visitor Information

Kent ShoWare Center Hotel Lodging
Washington Event Facilities
Kent Thunderbirds Hockey

Situated in Kent, Washington, the ShoWare Center is a 7,300-seat sports and event center arena that is home to the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and hosts a range of special events throughout the year. The ShoWare Center enjoys a GOLD certification from the US Green Building Council, which certified the center as a green arena for its sustainable building and business practices. The ShoWare Center's intimate design and state-of-the-art facilities make the arena an ideal venue for hosting more than 100 events annually, ranging from concerts and family shows, to trade shows and consumer events, as well as professional sports.

Please visit www.showarecenter.com for more information.

ShoWare Center Hotel Lodging -

Centrally located just one mile from the ShoWare Center in Kent, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Plaza by the Green offers comfortable and welcoming hotel lodging for travelers planning a visit to the ShoWare Center and other Kent area attractions. With fresh and clean smoke-free environment, airport shuttle service, free high-speed wireless Internet access and some golf course view rooms, the Plaza by the Green offers guests a relaxed, yet modern hotel experience near the top attractions and business centers in Kent, Washington.

Event Facilities at ShoWare Center -

The ShoWare Center is equipped to handle events both large and small, with flexible event facilities and seating arrangements that can accommodate meetings and events from 10 guests to more than 7,300 spectators. The center offers 20 luxury suites, a club lounge, four concession stands, award winning catering services, and tech services.

Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey -

The junior ice hockey Seattle Thunderbirds make their home at the ShoWare Center. Originally founded in 1971 as the Vancouver Nats, the team has enjoyed a variety of iterations, playing as the Kamloops Chiefs and the Seattle Breakers before finally settling in Kent and taking the name Seattle Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are a part of the Western Hockey League and play a full schedule of games throughout the season, from September through March. www.seattlethunderbirds.com

Seattle Timberwolves Football -

The Seattle Timberwolves is a professional indoor football team based at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. Originally known as the Kent Predators, the team changed their name to the Seattle TImberwolves in early 2011. The team offers a full schedule of games from February through June. www.gotwolves.com