Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers | Arena Guide

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — a cornerstone of Cleveland's sports renaissance — has served as the passionate home of the Cleveland Cavaliers since 1994 while bearing witness to the most celebrated moment in the city's sports history. Originally opened as Gund Arena on October 17, 1994, the arena has undergone multiple naming changes (Quicken Loans Arena 2005–2019, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 2019–present) and a transformative $185 million renovation completed ahead of the 2019–20 season. Located at 1 Center Court in Cleveland's downtown Gateway District — directly adjacent to Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians — the arena serves as the anchor of one of the NFL/NBA/MLB's most compact multi-sport complexes. With a capacity of 19,432, the FieldHouse combines Cleveland's characteristically intense passion with a world-class modern facility that completely reordered the fan experience. The 2019 renovation expanded the arena's public footprint, added new premium clubs, redesigned the concourse with dramatically improved food and beverage offerings including the Great Lakes Experience taproom, and installed one of the largest video boards in the NBA. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is also home to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL). The arena's most defining moment remains June 19, 2016, when the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to claim Cleveland's first major professional sports championship in 52 years, ending the city's longest championship drought in American professional sports.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse opened on October 17, 1994, as Gund Arena, built to bring the Cleveland Cavaliers back to downtown Cleveland from the Richfield Coliseum, a suburban venue 20 miles south of the city. The arena was constructed directly adjacent to Jacobs Field (now Progressive Field), creating the Gateway District sports complex. The facility was originally named for NBA owner and Cleveland native Gordon Gund. It was renamed Quicken Loans Arena in 2005 following a naming rights deal, quickly earning the nickname "The Q." The arena was renamed Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in 2019. The defining moment in the arena's history — indeed in Cleveland sports history — was LeBron James leading the Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA Championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors 4–3 after trailing 3–1 in the series, ending Cleveland's 52-year major sports title drought. A $185 million renovation completed before the 2019–20 season transformed the arena into a modern world-class facility, dramatically expanding public spaces, upgrading concessions and technology, and adding new premium hospitality areas.

The atmosphere at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is defined by the intense passion of Cleveland sports fans who remember — and will never forget — the 52-year championship drought that ended in 2016. The fanbase is among the most knowledgeable and loyal in the NBA. Pre-game, fans gather at East 4th Street's restaurants and bars, particularly Barley House, and the Great Lakes Experience taproom inside the arena. The Gateway District's compact design creates a festival atmosphere on game nights when Progressive Field may also have a Guardians game. Inside, the 2019-renovated FieldHouse delivers a significantly improved game-day experience with outstanding sightlines, great food and beverage options, and the energy of a passionate market that has tasted championship glory. For the most electric atmospheres, attend playoff games or rivalry matchups against the Boston Celtics or Indiana Pacers.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse offers arena tours that cover the Cavaliers locker room, player tunnel, court-level access, luxury suites, and press areas. Tour availability varies by season and arena schedule — check rocketarena.com for current options. Individual and group tour pricing available at the box office. Tours provide historical commentary on the Cavaliers' championship history and the arena's transformation through its $185 million 2019 renovation.