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Portland Secures $100M Arena Upgrade for Trail Blazers

3/17/2026

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and city leaders announced hundreds of millions in arena renovations after the Oregon House passed a bill.
Wilson said the Moda Center must be a state-of-the-art venue for the Portland Trail Blazers.
A key condition is a 20-year commitment from the Blazers to stay in Portland.
The Moda Center will host NCAA tournament games and the Women’s Final Four in 2030.

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Story summary

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and city leaders announced hundreds of millions in arena renovations after the Oregon House passed a bill.
Wilson said the Moda Center must be a state-of-the-art venue for the Portland Trail Blazers.
A key condition is a 20-year commitment from the Blazers to stay in Portland.
The Moda Center will host NCAA tournament games and the Women’s Final Four in 2030.