Seattle Center Arena construction status

[RainyCityHockey]

Climate Pledge Arena Video Tour

Video by Sound of Hockey

 

[larueskee]

I'm not sure I would trust the mentioned ready by October 12th date. I mean seriously, after all the prior delays? I think there is a better chance the team plays the entire first half of the season on the road.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I'm not sure I would trust the mentioned ready by October 12th date. I mean seriously, after all the prior delays? I think there is a better chance the team plays the entire first half of the season on the road.

That's just total scaremongering.

Mid October has been mentioned for a long time and they're already installing the seats etc.

 

[StarterHart]

I'm not sure I would trust the mentioned ready by October 12th date. I mean seriously, after all the prior delays? I think there is a better chance the team plays the entire first half of the season on the road.

You're acting as if all those prior delays were self inflicted. Not sure if you heard, but there was a global pandemic that kind of shut everything down. Shocking, I know. There is literally zero evidence to even suggest they'll be half a season late. Ridiculous.

 

[The Marquis]

Having seen this before, they are definitely on track for mid-October. Might be a bumpy start if they don't have a trial event, but it'll happen on time judging entirely by where they are in the process right now.

 

[tank44]

I recall seeing somewhere that the arena should be done in Sept and giving a month to test/tweak/prepare/work-out-kinks.

 

[OG6ix]

The first few games may have issues (e.g. seating issues, scoreboard, sound etc) but it's looking good and it's only July.

 

[sigma six]

Delays are just part of the game as far as commercial construction goes, although there is much more focus on a sports venue that the public expects to start using by a certain date.
The pandemic wouldn't have changed the story much in terms of manpower but what *has* been affected are the lead times for wood, steel and other building materials.
The mills are working hard to get caught up, though.

 

[OG6ix]

Does climate pledge arena have a lot of restricted view seats? The seats in the pic are in a horrible spot

 

[gstommylee]

That probably can't be helped since its a roof beam and the roof being historic landmark can't be touched and if you are seated its probably not that bad. You should see what the interier looked like before it was redone inside.

 

[OG6ix]

That probably can't be helped since its a roof beam and the roof being historic landmark can't be touched and if you are seated its probably not that bad. You should see what the interier looked like before it was redone inside.

Those two or three top rows of seats are absolutely useless for any event. A huge beam in front of them....

 

[RosensRug]

Does climate pledge arena have a lot of restricted view seats? The seats in the pic are in a horrible spot

Is that the press box? If so i imagine it'll be like other arenas around the league where they just slap a TV on the backside so fans can see replays and whatnot. The 3D seating chat makes it seem like the whole sheet of ice will be visible which at the end of the day is the most important thing.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Is that the press box? If so i imagine it'll be like other arenas around the league where they just slap a TV on the backside so fans can see replays and whatnot. The 3D seating chat makes it seem like the whole sheet of ice will be visible which at the end of the day is the most important thing.

that's fine and all but is that the case for the seats all the way at the top?

 

[htpwn]

I just want to say guys, I came across the virtual tour of the arena today and really dig the design.

It's like they've taken Davos Arena and scaled it up to NHL proportions.

 

[Sad People]

That view is rough

 

[BKIslandersFan]

That view is rough

First 6 rows seems ok. Can't see the scoreboard but thats not really important.

The last 4 rows seems like you can't see ANYTHING.

 

[DanoCanuck]

Not sure what you guys are looking at. To my eyes there isn't a bad seat in the house!

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Does climate pledge arena have a lot of restricted view seats? The seats in the pic are in a horrible spot

Am I blind or can you not see the full rink from there? Not really restricted view to me. Slightly annoying, yeah.

 

[The Marquis]

I don’t go to sporting events to watch other fans, I go to watch the sport and that seat seems to have a view of nearly all of the ice. I’ll take it. It’s a low cost seat and that’s what you get with those.

 

[Scomerica]

 

[darrylsittler27]

They could start the year on a road swing...no?

 

[SoldiersOfFilth]

They could start the year on a road swing...no?

that was already confirmed about a week ago

 

[darrylsittler27]

I'm liking having a big, nasty Defense.

 

[Irie]

I don’t go to sporting events to watch other fans, I go to watch the sport and that seat seems to have a view of nearly all of the ice. I’ll take it. It’s a low cost seat and that’s what you get with those.

I like sitting in the upper deck because you can see the play unfold and it is easier to evaluate individual player positioning and their impact on the game without the puck, but if these seats don't allow fans to see the scoreboard, game clock, or replay screens, I have to agree that there is a problem.

*edit* n/m, looks like maybe they will have televisions on that wall right in front of those seats that probably have that information. May take some getting used to for fans that are used to open arenas, but might actually be a positive for some fans having the TVs there to get a better view.

I am guessing that with all things new and different, it will be quite polarizing, with some fans loving it, and others blaming Ron Francis for poor arena design.

 

[StarterHart]

I like sitting in the upper deck because you can see the play unfold and it is easier to evaluate individual player positioning and their impact on the game without the puck, but if these seats don't allow fans to see the scoreboard, game clock, or replay screens, I have to agree that there is a problem.

*edit* n/m, looks like maybe they will have televisions on that wall right in front of those seats that probably have that information. May take some getting used to for fans that are used to open arenas, but might actually be a positive for some fans having the TVs there to get a better view.

I am guessing that with all things new and different, it will be quite polarizing, with some fans loving it, and others blaming Ron Francis for poor arena design.