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    EagleBank Arena

    3.2 (119 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Francine A.

    Overwhelming merch lines inside where it's difficult to get past people to make it to your seat or even attempt to buy merch. However, that's to be expected with any major artist. I wish there was more clear direction and signage as to where/if there is a designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off, as it was difficult to get out and navigate where I should be picked up as someone who used rideshare. Decent music venue when the show actually started, though.

    Rumit P.

    EagleBank Arena is old, small, and has a strange odor. It definitely needs a facelift, and it's on the George Mason University campus. There is free parking but expect long lines to get in and out. All of the seating is incredibly tight, so if you're taller than 5'9", expect an uncomfortable show. The seats on the main floor are interlocked and also very tight folding chairs so a bunch of guests demanded the supervisors to unlatch them so that they could be spread apart. The rows are marked with handwritten chalk on the floor. The attendants pour your beer cans into clear plastic cups, per policy. All of the beverages and food are overpriced so eat beforehand. We saw the Jeff Dunham Valentine's special show. He made jokes about Biden's mental health and age, Nancy Pelosi's looks and husband, trans people, women, disabled people, and many others as per his usual shtich. He even made fun of conservatives and many of the jokes went over the largely Trump crowd but they laughed anyway.

    View from Section 110
    Gellie E.

    I've been here a handful of times for high school graduations and concerts throughout the years. The venue is a little dated, with basic plastic seats (no cup holders, no seat cushioning), and super sticky arena floors. The spacing between rows was decent- nowhere as cramped as CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. I came here recently for a concert and I was impressed with the crowd control. Free parking was available all around the arena and there were multiple entrances, all clearly labeled (north, east, south, west) to get you back to your car easily - there were no bottlenecks. We got there early (a little after doors opened), and we were able to position our car close to the parking lot exit. We stayed until the end of the concert (encore and all) and were able to exit the lot and get back on the main road with ease. They have a clear bag policy (small clutch also allowed) which was clearly noted on the tickets and outlined in an email from the venue in advance of the event. The security check was quick. They had staff members positioned prior to approaching the metal detectors to send people with non-clear bags back to their cars. Clear bags are just eye-balled while small, non-clear bags get pulled aside and searched. It's a small arena so you can walk the concourse quickly. Signage all around the arena was well-placed and logical to direct you to your section and seats. Concessions were standard and prices were as expected (most items $7-$15 for pretzels, tacos, popcorn, ice cream, etc.). They also had signage stating that drinks would be poured into cups and bottle caps would be removed. I liked the intimate feel of the arena. We were seated in Section 110 and I felt like I could still see the stage adequately enough to see the artist to enjoy the show without relying solely on the screens. Bathrooms were just as dated as the seats in the venue. There's an entrance and exit door to handle the flow into the restrooms. I wish they had more stalls, but the queues weren't too bad. There's free WiFi in the arena, but it was pretty spotty for me. Overall, it's a decent indoor venue - probably time for a refresh, but it gets the job done.

    Great view no matter where you sit.
    Jodie C.

    GMU graduation tonight at the Eagle Bank Arena. It was a great event, though I was a little annoyed couple members of my family wanted to leave after she made her walk. A lot of people did that. I think everyone deserves a full house from beginning to end but apparently , that's just me. Then people talking loudly the whole way through the event... so annoying. Like, everyone was yell-talking to the friends and family the entire time. I did enjoy seeing my daughter graduate. The building was a perfect size for it. Felt big enough to feel important and felt small enough to feel personal. Parking was easy in and out. Finding seats was easy. Vendors with food, drink and flowers available, inside the arena. Thanks!!!

    View from the upper level seats (section 117).
    Gilbert G.

    In January 2022, my wife and I came here on a Saturday night to watch a George Mason University (GMU) men's basketball game. EagleBank Arena is located on the south end of the GMU campus in Fairfax, VA. It's an older complex (first opened in 1985) that hosts lots of events, including Disney on Ice, Professional Bull Riding (PBR) competitions, local graduation ceremonies for area high schools, and or course, GMU basketball games. The arena has a new contactless electronic ticketing system where you must display a QR code from your smartphone and get it scanned to enter the arena. I would recommend that you activate your ticket before you enter the building due to the slow WiFi connection on campus. This tiny step will help to reduce waiting times for people as they enter the building. On the plus side, the arena has plenty of free parking in different lots outside the arena. The complex is easy to find on Braddock Road near the Route 123 intersection and provides multiple entry points. Finally, the GMU basketball games are fun to watch - especially the dynamic student marching band led by Dr. Nix which is a highlight of any game. On the minus side, the interior has less than ideal acoustics. Due to the concrete flooring, the sound bounces in every direction all at once. It's fine for a GMU basketball game, but may be annoying for a concert event. Finally, the slow WiFi connection at the arena needs improvement. We had to wait a while as the people in front of us fumbled to activate their QR codes.

    Our view from Sec 109, Row V

    We took our 3 kids (5, 8, and 10, plus a lap baby) to see the Harlem Globetrotters at EagleBank Arena. The Globetrotters are always really fun, silly and entertaining! The arena is small enough that even at the back, you can see alright. Our Globetrotters tickets were about $35/ea, which is totally reasonable. My problem is that we had absolutely no idea what was going on! The only speakers (being used?) were at the lower level, and the way it echoed, in addition to ambient crowd noise made it impossible to hear anything properly, which (unlike regular sports) is kind of the whole point of the show. My kids were constantly asking what was going on, we only managed to pick up small bits of the jokes and performance, and honestly we were kind of bored. I don't really know for sure if it was the performance company making sound decisions or the stadium lacking technically. I'm definitely disappointed at the experience and had hoped to enjoy the Globetrotters like in the past.

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    Tiffany L.

    Went to see a comedy line up , that show cases four brilliant comedians . The seating was extremely cramped , the isle and steps Up and down in the arena didn't have rails so it was treacherous to walk down steep steps with nothing to Hold on to . The seat I was assigned to was far away from the stage which was fine but usually ima venue they have clear jumbo screens . The screens lacked clarity , it looked like a blurred boot leg movie . At first I thought it was me , I do wear glasses at night but lots of patrons talked about how blurry looking the screens were . My over all experience was just ok , would I return to This venue to see another show , probably not

    Marisol D.

    I have been to Eagle Bank Area many different times. Just recently came for the PBR and I super enjoyed it. Employees are helpful and all very nice, bathrooms and food stands are very clean.

    Mark R.

    Tonight we were at Eagle Bank Arena at George mason university for my twin nieces high school graduation. I have to give kudos to Security in how they managed a large group of people. A fight did break out directly behind me between two people who did not see eye to eye on who should stand for the national anthem. Security handled it efficiently and quickly and nobody was hurt and the instigator was escorted out of the premises. It was sad because his family member I Recently moved to VA at the school and really could've used family support. I am beyond proud of my nieces who graduated with honors and numerous scholarships for the outstanding work they have done over the past four years.

    View from section 116 Row A
    Jade H.

    I'm not a big concert crowd type person so I appreciate the size of Eagle Bank! It's a smaller venue compared to most in the area. Recently attended a concert here and had no issues coming or going. There is plenty of parking and people there to help guide the traffic. I did not have to wait in line for entry (came a hour early), only had to have my bag checked by security. The process was smooth and I was in in no time. The concession stands sell your typical nachos, pretzel, chicken tenders type food. Wine and beer were also available. Employees were friendly. Seats were a little tight, but expected for this type of venue!

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    Nice venue but it must be weird for the students having all of these cars on their campus.

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