I visited the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the very first time to attend the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft. It was a nice experience and I hope to return for more events, including games! The arena is also situated in a great location with a large mall, parks, and restaurants nearby. The train station is located right outside the venue along with bus stops close by which should make it very accessible for people coming to visit. read more

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Came to the Barclays Center for the Martin Garrix show. It's a pretty standard arena venue with multiple floors, bars, and food areas throughout. The location is very convenient, right next to the subway and not far from Manhattan. The production was great, and most seats in the venue seem to offer a good view of the stage along with clear sound. Even from the upper bowl, we could still see the visuals well and feel the bass from the speakers. I'd imagine the floor is the best place to experience a show here, but overall there really aren't many bad seats in the house. The water fountains and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There was also a strong security presence throughout the venue, so unfortunately sneaking into better sections wasn't really an option. The arena is also very accessible, with escalators and elevators available on every level. Overall, a solid venue for concerts and live events. read more

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LIBERTY BIBERTY! Had a great time at the WNBA NY Liberty game. Toilets didn't work for the first half of the game and the food was super expensive. Yay sports! read more

Got tickets for AAPI night @ Barclays and was great! Saw lots of Asian stars on Jumbotron. Dancing was phenomenal thoroughly enjoyed their dancers. They gave out free snacks, was a line but still Managed to get some snacks. However the only qualm I have is they were giving out free ice cream but it was so melted when I ate it it fell off the stick! However Barclays employees quickly came to clean up the mess without fuss so kudos to them! However I wouldn't recommend Barclays to allow ice cream that isn't properly refrigerated to give away in the future. Beautiful arena for a game. Definitely will be back. Ellie the Elephant even came to our section because I think it's where most of we Asians were due to AAPI night. read more

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I had a really solid experience at Barclays Center for a comedy show. The place was def packed, but I was impressed w/ how efficiently everything was handled. The line looked long at 1st, but it moved surprisingly fast, which made getting in way less stressful than I expected. The staff was just ok,nothing stand out but everything ran smoothly. As for the seats, they honestly weren't bad at all. Even in a large venue I still felt comfortable & able to enjoy th show. Overall, it was a smooth, well organized experience. Between the efficient entry & comfortable seating, I'd def come back for another event here. This isn't my 1st time here anyways. I'm a born New Yorker & have been here many times & even coming from CT. Isn't that far. I didn't grab any food this time b/c I ate beforehand. I love the cool decor outside the building! read more

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This arena is a hit or miss depending on the event. The location is a huge plus, easy to get to since it's right by all the trains, and even when I drove I got lucky with street parking. I recently went for a comedy show and had a pretty smooth experience overall. The place was packed, but the line moved way faster than it looked, which I appreciated. Getting in felt organized and not as chaotic as I expected for such a big crowd. everything ran efficiently. The experience can definitely vary. I've been here before for a Zelda orchestra and it was beautiful, totally different vibe. This time around for a hip hop comedy show, there were several people in the crowd smoking some dirt aka really low-quality weed and the 2nd hand smoke and smell give me a headache, which kind of took away from the experience. Also, like most NYC venues, food and drinks are there if you want them, but definitely overpriced. I skipped it this time since I ate beforehand. Overall, I'd still come back for a good concert, game, or show...just know the crowd you get depends on the event. read more

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We went to see New York Liberty play the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon after the Mets game got rained out. We had a great time over all, plenty of food and drink options available, local beers are around the arena and the food had plenty of good options to pick from. The only problem I had was at the pro shop. I had walked past 3 workers with a drink, as well as several workers inside and no one told me I couldn't have it with me. After I paid and I was walking out the door one of the workers took the beer telling me I couldn't bring it into the store. I would have understood if there were signs or if it happened while I was on the way in but it was a bit confusing for this to happen on the way out of the store. read more

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Saw Bruce Springsteen at Barclay Center OMG it was so awesome. The sound system was magnificent perfect to see The Boss wow read more

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Ok .. my first experience here watching a NBA match . As a first timer, it was good.. the match was between Nets and Dallas Mavericks . My son loves NBA and was super excited . Parking was a few blocks away . Except the match tickets everything was super damn expensive... parking was about $66 .. yes you heard it right!!! Very very expensive .. Getting to this venue is also very difficult if you come from New Jersey.. traffic is crazy and it takes a long time.. unfortunately we will not be able to take a train to this venue.. food is also super expensive.. a bottle of coke is about 8-9$ ! Try to eat outside before coming to the match . Seating up high in the second floor.. this was the only stand which had tickets for less than 45$ .. We didn't want to spend too much on the tickets... the view was good though. Very clear views .. kids enjoyed the game too . Good experience overall from a game perspective .. but everything else release super expensive and not comfortable .. 3 stars . read more

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Barclays has now been added to my list of top arenas. This facility is massive! The atmosphere in itself was electric. I came here for The Unrivaled league game and was in awe of the entire experience. I will be back for a Liberty and Nets game, it's a must! The employees here do a phenomenal job to keep everything running smoothly from the time you enter until you exit. read more

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Saw Bruce Springsteen here the other night. Hands-down, one of the best, if not the best, large stadium venues that I have been to for a concert. Was very easy to get in, although we did use the VIP entrance. Easy to get to the seats. Great site lines. But, I go to concerts to listen to music and the sound was phenomenal. I would look to go to a concert at this venue again, although I can see that the way that this venue is put together if you don't have a seat on the lower level, you're going to be really far away and who knows what the sound is like up there. read more

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Came here for a work event and we got to watch a concert from the Toki Suite. The catered food was pretty good, better than your typical stadium food, which made our experience feel more upgraded. They also have this gelato machine, which was cool to use but honestly such a waste of money. The gelato wasn't even that good (a bit icy) and I would've preferred an ice cream freezer with much more variety. Cool experience regardless and considering it was all paid for the company, I can't complain. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Barclays Center! I do come here a lot for concerts and Nets games. Barclays is super convenient if you live in Brooklyn so it's faster to get home especially late at night. I came here recently for the Jackson Wang concert in April. He only had one show and it sold out obviously. We had difficulty scanning our tickets but the staff were helpful. As for the concert itself, the resolution of the screens has improved and the sound was better than previous times I've been there. The only con was that the stairs were really steep and it's dark so be careful. I heard they opened a Molly Tea (that's why all the Chinese singers have their concerts at Barclays now, jk) but didn't get a chance to check it out. Next time! read more

I've been to Barclays Center a few times, mostly for New York Liberty games, and it's hands down my favorite venue. There really isn't a bad seat in the house--every section feels comfortable with plenty of legroom and space. There are lots of food and drink options inside (prices are steep, but it's New York, so no surprise there). The bars always have great signature drinks, and the big merchandise store is a nice bonus. Security is smooth, especially if you don't have a bag because there's a separate line that moves quickly. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and I love that they thank you as you leave. Restrooms are easy to find, and if you don't want to eat inside, there are plenty of restaurants right outside. There are a few parking lots within walking distance should you decide to drive over. Barclays Center always gives a great experience--comfortable, organized, and full of good vibes! read more

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I realized the Barclays can be a hit a miss, depending on what venue you are there for and who is preforming, I have been there to several events, every venue experience was different. Mary J Blige entry was chaos, just get in where you fit in. However, my latest visit to the NY Liberty game was a hit ! entry was effortless, clear concise entry and seating points. Once inside the venue the beverage and food prices was typical, I was lucky enough to find Pops Patties at $9.00 for a Jerk Chicken Pattie, it was reasonable price, ordering is through QR code and your name or number is called for pick up. We did purchase overpriced merch and popcorn but the NY Liberty won and the halftime and in between time is a party. Ellie the mascot, turned up ! It was so much fun! The Barclays is easily accessible by mass transit but if you are driving, get there early and be prepared to circle the block. read more

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I attended Elevation nights and the control of everything was amazing. The food prices are The same as any other arena. I was lucky enough to be invited to the crown room for dinner. This place with amazing with its speakeasy theme. Draped in red velvet. The wait staff was attentive and ready to help with every detail. It was buffet style and the food was piping hot and the drinks were ice cold. The labels were Just too small to read. Still a Great job Barclay. read more

I went to see Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus with mu hubby on 2/21. I hadn't been to the curcus in many years and am happy to report it is still the Greatest Show on earth! It was amazing with the acrobats, the contortionist, the trapeze artists, the unicycle, etc, and of course the grand finale-the canon! This was my first show without animals and clowns and although I felt nostalgic and missed that part, it was still a.stellar show. The many children present were all very much engaged and had a great time. read more

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I'm enjoying the awesome game tonight. Let's go liberty. The employees are amazing and professional

I am not the biggest fan of arena or stadium sized venues. Just not a personal preference. However, I have been to Barclays for a couple o basketball games and a speaking event. As usual and as expected, it feels like being immersed in organized chaos, from every direction. The signage is clear, but of course it is still easy to get lost if you simply do not know where to go lol... so yeah, pay attention or stop and ask a staff member for assistance. The concessions are busy and the food is overpriced but average at best. I've yet to experience Suite life at this particular venue, but I've heard it's worth it. To each their own. Parking is a nightmare, but that's to be expected for that area in Brooklyn. read more

Barclays Center - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible Experience with Just One Small Tweak Needed We attended the Tyler, the Creator concert at Barclays Center and had the pleasure of experiencing it from Row 1, Section 8 of JetBlue @ The Key and let me just say, the concert itself was 5 stars all the way. Tyler brought the energy, the stage design was electric, and the vibe was off the charts. As for JetBlue @ The Key, it's easily one of the best ways to enjoy a concert at Barclays. The suite experience comes with a ton of perks that elevate the night beyond just a great seat. The seats themselves were extra comfortable, with a perfect view of the stage and butler service that delivered food and drinks right to us yes, seriously. Inside the suite, you get: Private restrooms (huge plus no lines!) A cash bar Complimentary food that, while not the most varied, was well-stocked throughout the night and definitely satisfying Dedicated security and a peaceful atmosphere before and after the show Access to a private lounge area that felt like a mini-VIP hangout The only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is the timing. Even with a premium ticket, they didn't allow early entry ahead of the general public the doors opened for everyone at 6:30pm. It would've made the experience even more exclusive and smooth if JetBlue @ The Key ticket holders were let in a bit earlier to relax and enjoy the suite. That said, the overall experience was fantastic. Between the amazing concert, the front-row view, great service, and top-tier comfort, this is absolutely worth it if you're thinking about upgrading your event night. Highly recommend JetBlue @ The Key for your next big concert or game just hope they tweak that early access policy in the future. read more

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On April 18, I went to see a show at the Barclays Center. Overall, it was a great experience. This venue is smaller than MSG in Manhattan. Upon arriving, there was no line entrance! As soon as I got in, I went through security/body scan and then finally, I was greeted by another usher. He gladly scanned my e-ticket...and right then and there, I was in! It was really packed. I'm very pleased to have had assistance with directions, and getting down the stairs to my concert seat. Just like me, I saw several people with disabilities in canes, crutches and wheelchairs, enjoying the show too! One of my favorite singer/songwriters from Spain, had a presentation there. Alejandro Sanz gave a great presentation and a great performance. It lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. I would never tell my parents, how much was my ticket. My dad may have a heart attack! All I can say is, that the ticket cost me an arm and a leg! Because my personal experience was incredible, I'm currently checking their events calendar, to see who's coming soon! read more

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I had the ultimate fan experience at the Barclay where the Nets were hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. I have a very close personal friend who works for NBA security and had invited me and another friend to the game. Being a retired NYPD Detective we felt like we had are own personal protective detail. We entered through the VIP ENTRANCE and through the Qatar airways VIP club entrance, (more on that later). We were led to our outside seats as the Nets were going through their shoot around. That vantage point was incredible, the size of these athletes is mind boggling. We were then introduced to the coach of the Brooklyn Nets Jordi Fernández the first Hispanic NBA head coach, that in itself was an honor, but also a surprise. We were then taken to the Qatar airways VIP club, now this wasn't just some hot dog joint, this is and was High end living, It was easily the highlight of the day/evening. The culinary spread was incredible. It's an all inclusive gourmet experience from sushi to wagu burgers to artisanal Pastas to high end carving stations. There are can beverages and bottled water available. There is a full top shelf bar and beers available for a fee. There were a few recognizable personalities also dining there. My friend and I were left here by our NBA friend as he was working but he wanted us to enjoy this experience. We arrived b4 the tipoff and we stayed at the Qatar lounge until Halftime started. There are flatscreens all over so you can enjoy the game while eating and you also can take your food back to your seats. I pretty much sampled everything and sorry to say I can only give this place and the total experience 5 stars. As I said I've been to many NBA games, never at the Barclay, I'm a Knicks fan, but this was the Best sporting event I have ever experienced. Court side seats meeting NBA security personnel, Coaches and Barclay personnel were all very friendly. Fabulous experience. read more

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We had an excellent experience at the Nets vs. Nuggets game this past weekend. First security here was a breeze and we moved in quickly (pro tip don't bring in a bag). We were immediately greeted by the staff, escorted to the elevator and given directions to our section. It was kids day so a lot of the concessions were $5 which is unheard of these days especially in NYC. Every staff member we encountered went above and beyond and this was by far the cleanest arena I've been to in the tri state area. My gripe is the seating, especially in the corner areas is super tight. We were sitting on top of each other or crawling over/falling over strangers to get out of the row. This is really out of the way from our home but it was a great experience overall. read more

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First time visitor from SF . Watched the WNBA Liberty team and was a wonderful experience , Friend was able to book tickets at a great price with military discount online. Make sure you download tickets to Wallet as WiFi spotty. Merch store with a $5 discount with survey. Scan a QR code by the cashier line. read more

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Came to see the Brooklyn Nets vs the Detroit Pistons and a great time was had. This arena is huge and has lots of various vendors offering different food dishes to enjoy during your entertainment. read more

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Why 2 stars? Because it was the definition of soul-less. --- --- --- Barclays Center was the third arena I visited in three nights and it was easily the worst. I was here (as a Cavs fan) for the Nets home opener and my main takeaway is that you would hardly even know you were in the Nets' arena when you're walking around the concourses. I covered every inch of the lower and upper levels and it felt like I was just in a generic arena that the Nets were borrowing for the night. Where is the team spirit? Where are the murals? Where are the player faces? You have to really hunt them down to find them. And don't get me wrong: I know the Nets are a bad team as of this writing. They don't have many marketable players. But I've never visited a sports venue that felt more like a neutral site than this one. Secondly, and probably even more important: getting into this arena was the hardest and most inefficient process I've ever experienced. I've now been to 17 arenas for either an NBA or NHL game and this easily ranks #17. When we arrived at the building, gates had already been open for about 30 minutes, but it looks like about 20K people were all standing outside the main gate, waiting to be let in. We eventually were led by an employee to follow them around the corner to a gate with fewer people in line. There were maybe 20ish people walking behind this woman, and when we got there, we found just as crazy of a line as all of the ones at the main entrance. Eventually, she took us around another corner, where we waited in a slightly less long line than the others. It took forever and a day to get inside and we had to rush to our seats just to see tip-off. I know it's Game One, but this was a trainwreck. In addition, a couple other pet peeves: 1) This arena is designed similarly to Dallas and San Antonio, where being in the upper deck feels like you are incredibly far away from the court. There are other arenas where you feel much more on top of the action in the upper deck: Houston, Chicago and Utah come to mind. 2) All of these venues tend to not have a lot of room between each aisle, but I think this is the worst I've ever seen. Numerous people almost fell down trying to get from their seat to the aisle, throughout the night. There is virtually zero room to do this and I'm not sure how they didn't test this in the design. Barclays is my 12th NBA arena to visit, and now I can say I've done it, but I'll never need to return. It's new-ish and clean, but that's about all I can say in the positive column about it. read more

Good stadium in terms of seats, lighting and the show they put on. Went to go see boxing match there. Food is terrible and over priced.had the boneless wings and fries. Dry chicken. Service levels are hit and miss. Fast service at bathrooms and food and drink typically but staff are apathetic and appear to not give a damn at times. read more

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One thing I remember about the Barclays center was the food. If you're constantly in a rush and forget to make dinner reservations don't worry the Barclays elevates their chicken tenders and fries to the next level. This time around I decided to give Fuku a shot and honestly the silky white cheese dipping sauce alone would make me return for the experience. Asked around for ice cream and caught a juniors with a minimal line and i made the right choice with the red velvet cheesecake slice. For drinks the Brooklyn Pilsner was a refreshing alternative but after the half the Brooklyn mule stole the show with a souvenir cup. Expect longer than average lines and a tight security clearance that puts TSA to shame. After you entered from a bodega in the corner to a beef patty and coco bread pick up was a pleasant Brooklyn surprise for a Monday night read more

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Saw Sleep Token here on September 22 , 2025. They were awesome and were able to have an amazing laser show onstage here at Barclays. My seat in Section 218 didn't have much legroom but was ok. It was sold out show but only took about 10 minutes to get out after show. Even a bottle of water was like $6.50 though . They do have alcohol and cocktails and food if you want it. Staff are helpful. read more

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I would say it is more of a 4.5. This was my first time at Barclays Center. It is a great venue to see a concert. We were lucky to have floor seats, row 5. The seats were great but I stood most of the time. The acoustics were amazing, as was the singer!!! We were invited to the Qatar VIP Lounge. They had dedicated Mariah themed drinks for the evening, but you could really order whatever you like. The drinks were high quality and tasted awesome..The food was ok. I really liked the avocado toast. The avocado was fresh. The chicken was pretty good and the taquitos were meh. I would think for a VIP lounge for invited guests, the food could have been higher quality. I would say the food is probably where they lose 1/2 a star, along with every other concert venue...not having enough Ladies bathrooms!! All in all, it seems like people all over the venue had a good view of the performer. read more

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I had a fantastic experience at The Barclays Center tonight. Moving thru security is like LGA but much faster and more friendlier. Once you get thru, the place was moving and shaking, bars were on the left and right. We found our seats quickly. I like the variety of locations available for wine and cocktails including Jay Z's upscale 40/40 Club and world famous Junior's Cheesecake. I'm also impressed because we had last minute seats in the 200 section. We could see the main stage. There are big screens and surround sound around the Barclays' so you definitely see and hear. Parking garage available but driving isn't necessary. This is one of the most accessible places in Brooklyn. This is Downtown Brooklyn the LIRR, MTA trains and MTA buses are available into the evening. read more

I'm a WNBA fan through and through. As a lady basketball player, I want to support women's sports. While my home team is Las Vegas Aces, that doesn't stop me from traveling to other cities to see their team compete. I always here how hype the NY crowd is at the Liberty games and decided to check it out for myself and even moreso that Natasha Cloud is on the team. There are several entrances to get in but you must go in the entrance for your section. That can be good and bad depending how much walking you can do comfortably. I recently injured my foot, so it was a lot of walking. The staff were actually friendly. I wasn't expecting this based on other reviews. While the Liberty lost to the Sky, it was a good game, but I must admit that Ellie stole the show. Ellie has to be the hardest working mascot that I've seen across all sports. I had a great time and wouldn't hesitate yo come back to another Liberty game. read more

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I've been to countless concerts and Nets games at the Barclays Center. Security and staff are always friendly and diligent, which I appreciate. Drinks and food are pricey but most arenas are. I love the space, and will continue choosing Barclays as my preferred concert venue read more

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Wow this is a great venue for a concert. Check in through security was easy and the concourse was big enough. The venue has a good sound system. I would go here again if one of my artists that I like play here again. read more

Barclays Center - Charli XCX Night 4 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Recently visited Barclays for John Legends concert and I must say they improved their sound quality ! However the food and drinks options are seriously lacking! I actually liked their folding chair seating, however the facilities were filthy! The merch shop needs a revamp! read more

Barclays is a super fun stadium out in BK that screams old school hip hop. Renowned for selling out shows to the likes of JZ and the Notorious B.I.G., the Nets incorporate that vibe into their basketball games. I've also seen a fun monster truck rally here. Pretty much any seat is a good seat and depending on which team is in town, it's fairly reasonable to snag tickets. I truly prefer this stadium over MSG and visibility is substantially better. The food is also decent with all the classics. read more

Great place to catch a game; this place must do some serious business as they had like 3 different games in one day. I was lucky enough to see my terps win over Syracuse. The one thing that really sucked was the fact at half time ALL the concession stands in the building seemed to be closed or as if they couldn't or wouldn't operate all of them - so the four that were open had lines out the door. I have been to many sporting events all over the US and I've never experienced this. Seats were awesome and the place is clean and visually appealing as well as right off the subway. read more

Barclays Center - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Barclays center is such a great venue! Over the past year, I've been to a concert, a liberty WNBA game, and a graduation ceremony! It's always been a great experience Although, the food is so expensive - which is expected for stadiums, but I'm honestly always shocked at just how expensive it all is! Ambience: it is a really fun environment for all these events! read more

Barclays Center - WNBA game - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have visited Barclays Center for several New York Nets and Liberty games in the previous years. The best times were during the Kevin Durant era with huge crowds and great games. I love the area and the vibe of being in Brooklyn. It is in a great location right by the two train. As soon as you leave the station you get to embrace the Brooklyn experience. There are several stores and restaurants nearby to hang out before the game. Day or night there is always something going on in this area. The nice thing about going to games in the Barclays Center is that it is much easier and cheaper than going to MSG. You get to see your favorite opposing team for half the price that you would in Manhattan. Getting inside is quick and easy. My favorite part of the stadium is standing area in the first level. If you have tickets in the higher levels you can come down and watch the game without spending more money. There is usually a large crowd of people hanging out here so come by early if you want a front row view. The food choices are great. You can go your typical Brooklyn route and get Junior's cheesecake which is a fan favorite. Fuku provides the spicy chicken sandwiches and fries. As with any stadium, food options here are expensive. Drinks can set you back $16 or so. It is highly recommended to come early and try out one of the local eateries and then attend the game. The games are usually great. For the last couple of years the Nets have been doing well. The Liberty play during the summer season. It is always a great environment to watch a game. I went this past week to see the Liberty in the playoffs. I was able to see them win and go to the next round. They even had a half time show by Ja Rule. That was a throwback which I did not expect. You can usually find halftime shows by local rap artists here which is great. read more

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Great indoor venue for games and concerts Been here for both kinds of events before, very nice and clean facilities Staff are also friendly and helpful. read more