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    Axel

    When I went in for a cheap minor league hockey game I was not expecting this stadium to be this big and clean. Very easy to walk around and get food.

    Amerks vs Belleville Senators.   Great game by Rochester goalie Levi.
    Ralphus S.

    Modern arena, lots of food and beverage choices, excellent sight lines and enthusiastic fans too.

    Stained chairs
    Rebecca G.

    First let me start off by saying the concert I saw was great, and the staff were pleasant for the most part. The seats are very run down and stained. There was gum on several seats also which is very off putting. My $5 soda was 2 months expired, flat, and nasty

    Kelly S.

    Came here for a hockey game and had a blast. It's been awhile since I've seen anything here..: it will always be the war memorial to me tho. Have seen concerts, lacrosse games, hockey games to Disney on ice and even the circus... this place has hosted it all. Parking is all around, lots and garages in walking distance. Loved the live music and $2 beers ahead of the hockey game, it was Irish night! Seats were amazing and so many people cheering on the local team.

    Megan C.

    TL;DR, Rochester deserves better. Being from Rochester, I've spent a fair amount of time in this arena. It's the go-to venue in town for headline performers, events, shows, and of course the home of our beloved Rochester Amerks. Where the venue wins: + Carrying a vast array of local brews! Love seeing Genny and Rohrbach's represented. They also have an amazing happy hour before Amerks games in the lounge - which should be better promoted throughout town. Awesome company option. + Great vantage points from really wherever you're seated. + Good pricing for Amerks games (it's not completely out of hand for a family to see a game here). + The new scoreboard is great. + Good security and door processes. + Friendly staff. Where the venue loses: + Pardon my French, but even with some updates and refurbishments through the years, the Blue Cross Arena is absolutely beat to shit. + Not many food options and signage for stands hasn't been updated since the 90s. + Parking in the (downright nasty) Civic Center Garage is $15 and, even for the most recent Amerks game I attended that was only half full, impossible to get in and out of due to archaic processes. I would recommend street parking and walking. + Resistance to updates in the area make it so there's only 2-4 good dining options that are truly walkable. I don't think Rochester will ever get an updated arena and frankly I don't think it would be a good use of funds, but it stinks to see the amazing city get saddled with an Arena that barely seems cared for, and that major acts will never want to come through due to the state of it. The city deserves better and, while I know it is a bit of "chicken and the egg" - I do think improvements to this facility would drive more people out.

    Hockey!
    Laur V.

    I only got on the arena for hockey games so I can only speak about those. The seats we have are comfortable with a decent view. It's an arena so it's not fancy. The speaker system has become VERY LOUD! A bit too loud for many of us. Some seats have cup holders but many seats don't. The food selections there have gotten so expensive though. $5 for a bottle of water is crazy and the food is more pricey. They have specials on some dates. Saturday games have 3,2,1 which I think is a $3 very small beer, $2 hot dog and $1 for a small box of popcorn. That's just on certain games though. It's family friendly events are reasonable to attend but expensive to eat and drink. Needs some updates in seating and food/drink prices.

    Loaded nachos
    Paige L.

    I've been here for all sorts of events - concerts, Amerks games, a Knighthawks game, graduation, etc. It's a decent venue. Parking in the garage & not having to go outside is amazing, especially in the winter. The food is good - the loaded nachos are A+. Only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is that cell service is awful, which can be problematic when you're going to an event. If you have electronic tickets, I highly recommend taking a screenshot of what you need & sharing anything electronically PRIOR to going into the venue.

    Some Division 1 hoops at the BCA
    PJ C.

    I along with many others in Rochester would love to see a new arena but a community this size will never have the $100 million+ to build something new for the minor leagues. So here we are with a rather worn facility. Yes upgrades have been made but that was maybe 20 years ago. I noticed that most of the seats are missing their numbers - I'm sure I could name many other items that need fixing but... It still is not a bad place to see RIT/ Amerks hockey, or like last Saturday the Bonnie's college b-ball game. It has been awhile since I saw Springsteen play here so I don't recall the acoustics. None of the seats are too far away (not like a B-ball game at the Carrier Dome!) The box office staff and ushers were all very friendly and helpful. So overall I can live with this facility given I only attend maybe one event per year...

    Erica R.

    I've been to the Blue Cross Arena for various events over the years - from RIT Hockey games to a recent Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago concert. I've always found the staff to be pleasant and helpful, from ticketing to concessions, and things seem to be generally well organized. Specifically for concessions, the local brews available on tap are a nice addition, and it's helpful that they seem to have choices to fit most tastes (for food and beverage). In terms of parking, I tend to opt for the Court Street Parking garage a short walk away because it's easy to get out of (comparatively) after an event at the arena. There are other parking options in close proximity though. Also, there are plenty of bathrooms on either side of the arena...very convenient, especially after an event when the entire crowd is leaving at once. Having seen hockey games here, I consider it a really great space. The events are an enjoyable size, and the arena is well kept/designed. Seating is comfortable, and sections are clearly marked. In terms of it as a concert venue, the acoustics quality can be debatable. I almost always get floor seats for concerts, and I found the floor seats at the recent EWF + Chicago concert to provide a quality sound/acoustic experience. Other reviewers on this page though have mentioned their displeasure with acoustics from their own seats...so something to consider (though everybody I seemed to pass while coming out of the concert was raving about how the bands sounded). TL;DR I've always enjoyed attending events here, and I'm routinely checking their event schedule to see what's coming up. An enjoyable venue, even if it can feel oddly dated. I'd recommend it.

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    The Blue Cross Arena is a staple in Rochester. Hockey games, concerts, shows, you name it. Great location, and a fun date night spot!

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