accesso ShoWare Center

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accesso ShoWare Center is a hockey rink in Kent, Washington, home of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL, Canadian Hockey League). It opened in 2008, making it 18 years old in 2026 and seats 8,000 for hockey. That makes it the 10th-largest rink in CHL.

The closest NHL rink is Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, about 16 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Kent, Washington
Home of
Seattle Thunderbirds (CHL)
League
WHL · U.S. Division
Opened
2008
Capacity
8,000
Size rank in CHL
10th of 57

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Rinks near accesso ShoWare Center10

  1. 1NHLClimate Pledge Arena — Seattle Kraken (Seattle, Washington)16 mi
  2. 2CHLAngel of the Winds Arena — Everett Silvertips (Everett, Washington)39 mi
  3. 3CHLTown Toyota Center — Wenatchee Wild (Wenatchee, Washington)89 mi
  4. 4CHLSave-On-Foods Memorial Centre — Victoria Royals (Victoria, British Columbia)90 mi
  5. 5Junior AThe Q Centre — Victoria Grizzlies (Colwood, British Columbia)93 mi
  6. 6AHLRogers Forum — Abbotsford Canucks (Abbotsford, British Columbia)114 mi
  7. 7U SportsLangley Events Centre — Trinity Western Spartans (Langley, British Columbia)121 mi
  8. 8Junior AGeorge Preston Recreation Centre — Langley Rivermen (Langley, British Columbia)121 mi
  9. 9Junior ACowichan Community Centre — Cowichan Valley Capitals (North Cowichan, British Columbia)121 mi
  10. 10Junior AChilliwack Coliseum — Chilliwack Chiefs (Chilliwack, British Columbia)123 mi

Questions about accesso ShoWare Center

Where do the Seattle Thunderbirds play home games?

The Seattle Thunderbirds play at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.

How many people does accesso ShoWare Center hold?

accesso ShoWare Center seats 8,000 for hockey.

When did accesso ShoWare Center open?

accesso ShoWare Center opened in 2008.

What other rinks are near accesso ShoWare Center?

Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is about 16 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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