Chase Center’s Mixed-Use Plan Draws Visitors, Shoppers, Office-goers

The Chase Center arena and 10.5-acre entertainment district form a walkable destination (credit: David Lloyd).

SAN FRANCISCO—Offering a mixed-use model for urban arenas, Chase Center, the new waterfront home of the Golden State Warriors, opened in September and is already becoming a must-visit 11-acre complex of e-commerce and entertainment. Located in a former industrial zone of the emerging Mission Bay neighborhood, the 18,064-seat arena and its 10.5-acre entertainment district form a pedestrian-friendly year-round destination with 100,000 square feet of retail space, and 3.2 acres of plazas/public open space with adjacent offices buildings, art installations and other features.

From its first major show, a Metallica and San Francisco Symphony mash-up, and a slew of events featuring Elton John and Cher to Oprah, Trevor Noah and the Al Attles Classic, Chase Center is shaping up to be a popular destination for Bay Area residents and visitors alike. And of course, there is also the Warrior’s 82-game season that kicks off October 24 at home.