Trail Blazers call fans to support Moda Center testimony in Portland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are urging Rip City fans to attend a City Council meeting on August 6 to advocate for the future of the Moda Center. Team officials, including Dewayne Hankins, have expressed concerns over proposed renovation negotiations, which have stalled. Fans are encouraged to wear Blazers gear and share personal stories about the arena's significance. The City Council is set to vote on a term sheet for a proposed $573 million renovation project on August 12, following public testimony. Several financial and legal issues remain unresolved.
- •Fans urged to attend council meeting in Blazers gear.
- •Negotiations over a $573 million renovation have stalled.
- •Council to vote on the term sheet on August 12.
- •Blazers currently committed to the arena until October 2030.
- •Public testimony opportunity ends before the upcoming vote.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Trail Blazers Called on Rip City Fans Before Moda Center Testimony
"As renovation negotiations hit a stalemate, team officials are urging fans to flood City Hall in Blazers gear to defend the arena’s future before a critical vote.
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