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Adjacent to downtown Kent and Kent Station, Showare Center brings South King County fans close to WHL hockey, MASL indoor soccer, concerts, family shows, comedy, graduations, and community events in a compact indoor arena. Showare Center tickets put you inside an intimate bowl-style venue where the Seattle Thunderbirds and Tacoma Stars play in a setting designed to keep sightlines close to the ice and floor.
This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.
Showare Center is officially known as accesso ShoWare Center, a mid-sized indoor multi-purpose arena located at 625 W James St in Kent, Washington. Opened in 2009, it is owned by the City of Kent and managed by ASM Global, with naming rights held by accesso Technology Group. Capacity varies by configuration, with approximately 6,000 to 7,000 seats depending on the event and up to about 7,000 for hockey and concerts.
The arena serves as Kent’s primary mid-sized indoor venue and the main event destination for South King County. It is home to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League and the Tacoma Stars of the Major Arena Soccer League, while also hosting concerts across genres, comedy, ice shows, circuses, children’s entertainment, graduations, and civic events.
Showare Center is known for its modern, intimate bowl design, where lower and upper seating sections surround the ice or event floor and keep fans close to the action.
Showare Center is located at 625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032 — adjacent to downtown Kent and Kent Station, with regional transit and nearby dining within walking distance.
Transit: The arena is near Kent Station, which is served by Sound Transit and King County Metro bus connections. Sounder commuter rail and regional transit access through the Kent Station transit hub make transit a practical option for reaching Showare Center.
Driving and Parking: On-site and nearby surface parking is available, with additional parking around downtown Kent and Kent Station. The arena is accessible by car via SR 167 and I-5, and lots can fill closer to event start times for popular events.
Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are workable because of the arena’s location near downtown Kent. After major events, expect some congestion as crowds leave the building and nearby streets at the same time.
Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is available in Kent near Kent Station and along the I-5 and SR 167 corridors. Additional hotel options are located toward Tukwila, SeaTac, and the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport area.
Showare Center has a compact indoor arena layout, with guests entering at concourse level and moving around a single continuous concourse that serves the seating bowl. Understanding the layout ahead of time helps you move efficiently to your section, concessions, restrooms, and exits.
Entrances and Access: The main entrance faces W James Street at the front of the building and leads into the concourse. Guests enter at concourse level before moving to lower, upper, suite, or club seating areas.
Concourse Levels: The arena uses a single continuous concourse around a seating bowl with lower and upper seating sections surrounding the ice or floor. Suite and club seating levels provide premium seating options for guests and groups.
Accessibility: ADA and accessible seating are available, along with accessible parking, restrooms, and venue services.
Getting to Your Section: Signage and staff help direct guests around the single-concourse bowl. Because the layout is compact, sections are generally easy to locate once you are inside.
Showare Center concessions offer standard arena fare, and alcohol is available at concession stands. Premium and suite service is available for club and suite holders, giving those guests access to elevated food and beverage options during events.
Downtown Kent and nearby Kent Station offer restaurants, cafes, and bars within walking distance of the arena. For guests arriving early, the area around Kent Station is the most convenient dining zone before a game, concert, or family show.
Showare Center maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.
Bag Policy: Bag restrictions typically apply at Showare Center, including size limits. Larger bags may be prohibited, and small bags are subject to inspection.
Commonly Prohibited Items: Commonly restricted items include weapons, outside food and drink, professional cameras, and other items covered by event policy.
Re-Entry: Re-entry is typically not permitted once a guest exits. Event-specific re-entry rules are shown on the event listing.
Entry Procedures: Guests should expect bag checks, security screening, and digital ticket verification at entry. Arriving with a compliant bag and pre-downloaded tickets helps speed up the process.
Showare Center anchors live entertainment in Kent and South King County, while the broader Seattle-area market offers major stadiums, arenas, theaters, and concert halls across the region.
Showare Center ticket prices vary significantly depending on the type of event, the artist or team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from Tacoma Stars indoor soccer to touring concerts and Thunderbirds hockey.
Seattle Thunderbirds hockey tickets are often in the approximately $20 to $60 range, with premium seats priced higher. Marquee matchups and playoff dates can drive stronger demand for the best lower-bowl and center-ice areas.
Tacoma Stars indoor soccer tickets are generally around $15 to $45, depending on seat location and demand. Lower sections closest to the floor typically cost more than upper-level or end/corner areas.
Concerts and touring shows at Showare Center can range from approximately $35 to $125 or more, depending on the act. Floor, lower-bowl, and premium areas usually draw the highest demand for popular performers.
Family shows commonly fall in the approximately $20 to $75 range, with pricing shaped by the show, seating section, and performance date.
Buying earlier generally yields better seat selection and pricing for high-demand events. As inventory shrinks and the event date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections can rise.
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Showare Center’s seating layout is built around a compact bowl that surrounds the ice or event floor, with lower-level sections, upper-level sections, suites, and club seating. The setup changes by event type, including hockey, indoor soccer, concerts, family shows, and occasional general admission floor configurations.
You can view an interactive seating map for Showare Center events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage or court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.
Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage or court, and whether you're in the lower level, the upper level, or a suite or club seat — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.
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Showare Center events — particularly Thunderbirds games, touring concerts, family shows, and marquee matchups — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Showare Center tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.
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