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4.6 (290 reviews)
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Lloyd C.

ComedySportz is a local comedy club where you can enjoy a night out with some laughs and entertainment. They have a fairly large parking lot, otherwise you can park in the next lot by the bowling alley. Popcorn, candy, water, & soda can be bought at the concession stand. Come check them out!

Rainier F.

I am a big fan of live standup comedy. When I got the opportunity to watch live improv comedy I was excited to watch a different type of comedy. We arrived for the 7:00pm Saturday showing at Comedy Sportz. The comedy theater is located in a nice plaza across from Oakridge Mall in San Jose. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot. The staff was friendly and accommodating. With it being mostly a packed house, there was a nice Saturday night vibe going on. I appreciated that the show was suitable for all ages. The show itself was a different unique brand of comedy I'm not used to usually watching live. The talent these performers displayed with their improvisation and wittiness was outstanding. We enjoyed the crowd participation and high energy from the referee host. One hilarious highlight we enjoyed a lot was when the referee host asked for the performers to act out the skit in forward and backward. The format did remind me of the tv show, Whose line is it anyway?, of course. There was 10 minute intermission towards the last part of the show. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Comedy Sportz. I found most of the skits to be funny at times. My 10 year old son really enjoyed the show, which I appreciated it since I was not sure what his reaction was gonna be. I would definitely like to come back and also watch the 9:00 improv after dark show as well.

Such an amazing crew at comedysportz! Thank you for the laughs!
Hannah W.

10/10 would recommend grabbing friends, family, kids, your coworker, anyone to watch a ComedySportz show! It was the best experience! My 10year old and I had been looking forward to a night of comedy all week long. The comedy sports crew had age appropriate jokes and insanely creative ways to show off their improv skills! There is plenty of parking. Great working AC! A stocked powder room! (So thoughtful-hats off to the brains behind this one) A volunteer run concessions with incredibly affordable prices on drinks and snacks. Be prepared for tons of laughs! Such a wonderful option! I'm definitely going to be coming back here in the future!

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LeeLee C.

Didn't know that they've been around since 1987! What a fun event to do at ComedySportz for a date, or for a group of friends hangout! They have 2 shows, one at 7:30pm for everyone, and a later show around 9:30 for adults only. Parking is easy as it's on a strip mall, right next to it is the big West San Jose mall where you can go shopping and eating before going to the show. All staff there are super friendly, the site is clean and even the restroom is well stocked (think of lady's room with pads and tempons!). There's a concession window selling non alcoholic drinks and snacks and popcorn. We even found a rare pineapple flavor Fanta! The show was run by a host that guided us through the rules and also motivated the audience participations, a score counting person David at the back, and 2 teams of 4 players each that play funny games or acted out funny skids to compete. Everything is hilarious and the audience's merciless suggestions fueled the comedy with fierce competitions and ruthless laughs. It was such a fun night! At the end of the show, all players lined up to shake hands and high five with the audience and you can even have a picture with them all at the very end. The price is very reasonable at $20 and if you join their loyalty club, you earn points for each ticket you buy. After buying 5 tickets you get to have a free one. They also offer stand up comedy classes and team building events. They will also travel to your site for the roadshow. Cannot recommend it enough!

Rox R.

It was such a blast! We couldn't get tickets a couple weeks ago since it was sold out so we lucked out this time! Not many people - maybe because it was a holiday? I suggest buying tickets in advance at least 1-2 weeks. Each player was so kind and friendly. I saw Jeff about 20 years ago. He's great! The key chain library in the lobby was so fun for the kids. I have to remember to bring one to leave next time. The kids 12 years old loved every minute. My daughter's friend said she's coming for her next birthday. Thanks for a fun and clean evening for everyone! My only suggestion- an early bird show- some kids can't stay up that late- and some adults too ha!

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Andrew T.

There is plenty of parking in the plaza. The check in process was easy and the staff was friendly. The show itself was very entertaining and the comedians on stage were really funny. They have a concession stand where they sell snacks and drinks. I saw the ComedySportz show and it reminded me of the show Wild n Out. I liked how they interact with the audience and make them feel like they are part of the show. It was a very enjoyable experience!

Jessica N.

I went to a 7pm show on a Saturday and I have to acknowledge that this was too family friendly. For some reason there was an abundance of children in the audience. I also think the referee spent too much time explaining all the rules. As an audience I think it's easy to catch on and doesnt require so much explanation. I would describe the show as a family friendly version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway". I did still find the show humorous and entertaining. Better than I expected. They take a short intermission half way through the show for maybe 5-10 minutes. They have a small concession stand in the back with snacks, popcorn, and sodas. There is no alcohol served here. Plenty of parking. The staff is very friendly. Overall I would recommend for a date night, but maybe attend the 9pm (late night) show instead which is 18 plus.

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Annabelle R.

We came on a Saturday evening for the ComedySportz 7:00 show and stayed for the "midnight" show (which is actually at 9pm). The actors/performers were extremely talented and hilarious, and you could tell they were having so much fun on stage. Though the sports theme is fine (performers dressed in sports gear, and split into teams with one referee, in which the winning team for each bit earns points), the 7:00 show was a bit disappointing. There were tons of kids in the audience (I believe a bday party), and the performers spent a little too much time explaining things, making it sound somewhat cheesy to make it fun for the kids, and weeding out unusable suggestions (ie. tweens not following instructions, or shouting out words that didn't fit what was being asked). My friend and I agreed that this somewhat spoiled the experience for the adults (first show only)... but then again, I'm not 100% sure if it's due to the kids in the audience, or that's just how they do things for the ComedySportz performance. I've never been to an improv show that spent so much time going over instructions, and other places provide enjoyable experiences for adults knowing that WE GET IT once actors start performing, we don't need to be taught how to clap or unnecessary commentary or slapstick comedy to grab our attention and keep us engaged. I don't mind kids being there (it's a great family activity), but I think the ComedySportz team/staff could find a better balance between making it feel like a kids show and just a regular show for adults. The later show was amazing and a big reason I'm giving 4 stars. The performers were in plain clothing (no longer the sports theme), and the Cluedunit murder mystery with audience suggestions and involvement was super entertaining, and they were able to use adult language and themes, and take adult suggestions from the audience. And it was three parts, the murder mystery, a series of plays on a suggested topic from the audience, and a game at the end. Had me laughing the entire time! I definitely liked the long form improv (midnight show) better, and it's a better deal, half the price! But I'd give the early show a chance again, to see maybe if this place is always full of kids for the ComedySportz and if it makes a difference. We had a wonderful time overall regardless. Other notes, they have a concessions stand serving snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, and there's a 20-25 minute break between the ComedySportz match and Midnight Show on Saturday night (early show was about 1 hour 30 minutes long). Also, there's plenty of parking outside in a shared lot for the plaza. By the way, if you check in on Yelp, you get free whapners. No, it's not a candy... but if you need a pair of fly swatters (one red and one blue), this is your chance to get a set for free!

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it's kid friendly and great fun! We go almost weekly at this point and appreciate that each show is unique. they're always hilarious!

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Saw a bunch of shows then took a bunch of classes. Then saw a bunch more shows. Hidden gem in the south bay. Would definitely recommend.

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Great show suitable for all ages! Talented and funny performers, a unique experience every time we come!

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Hilarious show last night! Love this place for when you are ready to literally LOL. Fun to see creative humor made fresh on the spot.

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Amazing show! New location is great. Tons of parking. Round Table pizza right next door. Such a fun thing to do.

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Ask the Community - ComedySportz

How do I book the side seats in the app? They're clear on the booking page.... Neither sold or selected.

Do you serve any adult beverages?

Hi Ronna, We don’t have any alcoholic beverages available yet, but we’re working on getting the appropriate permits. We do have a variety of waters, soft drinks and snacks… 

Would 16-year-olds have fun at this? I thought it would be fun for my daughter's birthday to take them here, but she seems to think it's only for 40-year-olds.

She will have so much fun! It's for all ages and so funny!

Do you do summer camps for kids or youth to teach improv?

Hi Dinesh! We're working on an idea for a summer camp with our partners at 3Below. We'll announce it via our newsletter so if you're not on our mailing list you an sign up… 

How and when shall I book your next round of Comedy Improv class; the beginners one?

Hi Andrew, Our next class will begin on Monday April 2. Just give us a call at 408-985-5233 ext 1 to register!

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“Comedy Sportz is always new and fresh, it has to be, it's all improv comedy with suggestions from the audience!”

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