Venue Detail
Seattle Thunderbirds
RSV Pro Facilities Report
March, 2015
Seattle Thunderbirds
625 W James St Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-239-7825 URL: www.seattle-thunderbirds.com Owner: Russ Farwell heads an investment group of five League: Western Hockey League, Western Conference, U.S. Division
Venue
ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032 Owner: City of Kent Managed by: SMG Facility Management Built: 2009 Capacity: 6,025 Permanent concession stands: 4 Concessionaire: Savor Suite caterer: Savor Soft drink:
Naming rights
Sold to: ShoWare Price: $3,175,000 Term: 10 years Expires: 2018
Ticket prices
Season tickets range from $414 to $738 Single tickets range from $12.00 to $40.00
Attendance
2012 average attendance: 4,206 2013 average attendance: 4,036
Suites
Quantity: 20 Seats: 10 to 16
Club seats
Quantity: 500 Price: $975 to $975
Financing
In addition to city bonds, the state will pay nearly $21 million toward the arena through a Public Facilities District that allows Kent to keep 0.033 percent of the state’s share of the sales tax, or 3.3 cents on every $100 purchase, collected in the city.
The WPHL Thunderbirds are the anchor tenant for the 6,025-seat arena that is used for other events. The venue hosts concerts, holiday events and other entertainment options deemed family friendly. (Facilities, Ice Hockey, Professional Sports, Venue)