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Cavs Partner with Swensons to Bring a Local Favorite Courtside

Swensons is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup, serving up its famous burgers and Potato Teezers at Rocket Arena.

by Douglas Trattner | Oct. 22, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Swensons lands at Rocket Arena Credit | COURTESY OF ROCKET ARENA

Swensons lands at Rocket Arena Credit | COURTESY OF ROCKET ARENA

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Swensons Drive-In Restaurants announced a new multiyear partnership that will bring the iconic burgers and more to Rocket Arena beginning with the 2025–26 NBA regular season, which kicks off this week. Those food stalls will be located in the arena’s Street and Loudville Level concourses.

Available food items will include the famous Galley Boys, Potato Teezers, fries and more.

“By welcoming Swensons to Rocket Arena, we’re adding a celebrated local favorite to our lineup and deepening our commitment to elevating the fan experience and hospitality by honoring Northeast Ohio’s most beloved culinary brands,” Allison Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, stated in a release. “We know just how much the community, our fans and our team love Swensons, and this partnership is a testament to our shared dedication to community and local legacy—both on and off the court.”

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Douglas Trattner

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.

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