Climate Pledge Arena ups its cuisine with local favorites and a first for fans

A new season of Kraken hockey is here and fans are not only hungry for some wins, but also the lineup of new dining options at Climate Pledge Arena. 

For the 2025-26 season, and for various other events like concerts, attendees can explore new menus that celebrate Seattle’s culinary diversity, locally sourced ingredients and plant-based recipes.

“We’re passionate about bringing the best of Seattle’s food scene to Climate Pledge Arena,” said Molly De Mers, executive chef for Delaware North, the venue’s food service partner. “Our team is committed to quality, sustainability and creating memorable experiences for every guest. Whether you’re craving local seafood, plant-based innovation or classic stadium favorites, there’s something for every fan to enjoy.”  

Before we get to the flavors on your palate, how about some music to your ears — 30 items are offered at $9.99 and under throughout the venue.

In what's thought to be a first for general admission, game-going fans at any sporting event in the country, freshly shucked oysters will be served at Poke Pop, as will a succulent ahi tuna bowl. Taste the sea on the way to victory.

The space formerly occupied by Noodle Nirvana will be taken over by a familiar favorite. Over the past three decades, Piroshky Pirsoshky has become an institution at Pike Place Market and will bring its beef, salmon, and potato-filled pastries — as well as a chocolate cream hazelnut roll to satisfy your sweet tooth.

If there’s one thing that goes with hard hits and high-octane goals, it’s a hot dog, and the Arena Dog at the Bavarian Meats Cart  is absolutely loaded. It comes topped with braised short rib sourced from Royal Ranch, a family farm out of Royal City, Washington, plus crispy onions and horseradish creme on a hoagie roll. You’ll also be able to find a Royal Ranch cheesesteak sandwich at the renamed Sound Bytes (formerly Uptown Grill).

One of the more exciting upgrades to the main concourse this season is Chefs Table (LL2, sections 24/25), a rotating showcase of some of the best food in the city. To start, fans can dig into Barrio Bowls, with cauliflower or cilantro-lime rice heaped with protein and other toppings.

That’s right, you can now bring your mixed drinks to your seat so you don’t have to miss any of the action. It’s a win-win, especially considering the tasty, themed concoctions such as the the Sea Monster Mai Tai, the Drop the Gloves, or the Kraken Water, made with Kraken Rum, coconut cream, blue curacao, pineapple and lime juice.

And on the topic of beverages, Climate Pledge Arena fittingly now offers reusable cups for liquor, beer and wine in collaboration with Bold Reuse. After fans drop their cups in collection bins, the housekeeping team sorts and and then sends them to an International District washing facility for sanitation and inspection before returning to the arena for multiple uses.