I was shocked to see Spanos Center receive 2 stars, by two different reviewers, until I noticed it…read morewas by bay area people who wouldn't approve of ANYTHING Stockton, no matter the case. First Review was a two based on the fact that Beer was not served at the Arena, i don't know of many college venues that do serve beer. his second objection was to the quality of the food at the concession stand. Had he checked he would have found that the dogs and polish are the same as served at most bay area sports venues, and not at 5 or 6 bucks like most bay area venues. Second reviewer problem was with a the size of the arena, and b, the price of food at the concessions. On the first point, look at the cracker jack boxes some of the bay area college teams play in. On the second point, if you want a Costco hot dog, go to Costco. If you go to a sports event, expect to pay sports arena prices, which Spanos compares pretty well on. The facility is a first class place to enjoy a game at, with excellent sight lines, easy access, and reasonable parking for proximity to the center. Add the fact that most events are free to kids under twelve with an adult and it makes it a pretty sweet deal.

Spanos center is a very nice arena that you can watch a basketball game from all vantage points…read more They have comfortable seats and are reasonably priced. The staff is always nice and helpful. The games are fun to watch. Go Tigers.

I've been here a few times for sports events and, most recently Jo Koy and it's a solid experience…read moreevery time. They have a good set up for merch and food and have an easy entrance process. There is also a large parking garage next to the arena that I believe is theirs and the walk from the garage to the arena is a pretty short walk. The seats are standard, with plenty of room in the aisles and I liked our seats at the Jo Koy show, which were in the last row of our lower-level section but had a big space at the end of the row next to the wall, where you can set down bags or extra stuff. The food is decent, standard arena food and gets the job done. Thanks!

It's a nice venue for Stockton con. It's really cool sitting in the stands and looking down…read more Entering was a breeze. Security was nicer this time. (Not so much last summer. They demanded I unzip my clear see through bag). The low score is: Restrooms not well maintained. Some of them didn't have soap in the soap dispenser. Some didn't have paper towels. And this was on Saturday right around opening of Stockton con. Food. Decided to get food Sunday (2 day event) at 1pm. How do you already run out of pork slider. Pizza not ready for 20+ minutes. A picture of chicken tenders but it's not on the menu. I got pretzel cheese and fries. Stale and have been sitting there for a bit. And the cheese sauce. They almost didn't have any. The staff opened up the machine and squeezed out the cheese. Really really disappointing. How does your food taste worse than those hot dog people outside who are as unsanitary as they come? Better off just using a microwave. I would've been happier.

The relatively new stadium is very comfortable, clean and safe. Plenty of security precautions in…read moreplace: like metal detectors screening and clear bags only, at the admittance area. Lots of roaming security and cameras, so all good. Parking was $20. I booked through the Oldymeyer recreation program and got dropped off and picked up, by the recreation van. Thank you, Roman! We paid $20 for the adventure. I heard, there were end of season and other discounts, but all good here. Lots of young families and children, in attendance. Very cute to see the fans. Our second row, middle field seats, were perfect to watch the game. Food like loaded bake potatoes, bags of popcorn, and deep fried snacks were all available, at the many concession stands. Beer and beverages are available, too: but all items must be purchased on site. You are not allowed, to bring any such items in with you. Dress in layers, because the fog came in and was damp. The 2 hour game was fabulous, even though our team lost. The big screen monitor did replays, on goal shots and such. My first, but not last, visit here! Enjoy!

What can I say .. I'm in love with MBFC! I was never a big "football" aka soccer fan unless…read morewatching the World Cup until we got this professional team in our backyard. My husband lives and breathes this team ( he has missed a couple family functions/parties to watch home games). The stadium is absolutely beautiful. We get beautiful and chilly sunsets bring blankets or a jacket or better yet buy some of the swag at the store. There is no bad seat in the house. This stadium is family friendly which I love. We welcome our visiting opponents with open arms and smiles. Super Fan is a staple of our club. Just look for his smiley face greeting all the passerby's. The chants are catchy and we are making more as we get situated. We welcome suggestions from all. The club owners Frank Yallop, Ray Beshoff and their leadership team has listened and addressed the concerns of the supports/fans and visitors. The upscale portapotties and live music are amazing. The stadium is open 2 hours before each game since tailgating is prohibited. If there is a band or live music it opens 3 hours before. Stadium food has stadium prices. Try the churros, nachos, potatoes and Tri tip sandwiches. Those are my favorites but all is good. The hot chocolate/coffee and tea stand outside is nice but a warning if you buy during half time go before the buzzer, I waited literally 30 minutes and missed most of the second half waiting in line and for my order. Alvarado brewery sells hot chit chocolate but not during that one game which I was sad. On a cold day.. a cold beer just does not cut it. Alvarado brewery has some good beer great selections try the mai tai if you like sours. To all that is visiting or just interested in soccer check out this stadium. You won't regret it!

Came here to give Stanford a run for their money... float like a butterfly and I sting like a bee!…read moreYou can get a free workout and a tan.

most vibrant, hyped university track in the bay! my cross country comes here rain or shine to watch…read morethe stanford invitational each year. not sure if its ever open for the public to run on but there are cut out trails and plenty of area to run around stanford campus with shade!

OK SO I am admittedly not a baseball fan but after visiting Banner Island Ballpark to catch a…read moreStockton Ports game, maybe I need to become one! My travel companions are national park people first but baseball aficionados second and they're on a quest to visit as many ballparks as possible. I happily tagged along for this Single-A game, and to my surprise, I absolutely loved it!!! This ballpark is tiny and cute with a cozy feel that makes you feel close to the action no matter where you sit. We even found free street parking just steps away which I would consider a small miracle compared to bigger stadiums. Since we arrived early, one of my friends and I ended up participating in not one but two of the in-between-innings promos and competitions. Did I want to be on the Jumbotron? Not exactly... but when in Stockton, right? I even won a trivia contest and walked away with an adorable little bear which I brought home to give to my friend's son. To top it off, one of my friends got me a baseball for my travel collection and he also gave me the t-shirt he got after winning a blackjack promo, beating the dealer. It was all so fun and silly in the best way. This is definitely a small-town baseball magic that made the whole experience memorable. I think the Ports ended up losing, but oh well! Between the friendly crowd, the quirky promos, and the charm of such a small, intimate ballpark, it was a delightful day. I'm genuinely glad I went and I'd happily come back for another game here!

A great minor league park with all the charms of the minor league. Parking was affordable and…read moreeasy. One person taking cash. One person directed us to our spot. Inside the park was clean. Yes even the restrooms. Concessions were plentiful. Pricing was on par. Food offerings were typical. Beverages were nice and the bar in our area featured cocktails to order with an extra shot for $1. Trust me they get you on the base. lol Between innings entertainment was relatively minor league typical. Good place to take in a game.

Fantastic experience at Levi's (San Francisco Bay Area stadium) for World Cup game. The entry was…read moresmooth, lot of stadium dining and drink options. Block 141 had great views of the entire field.

Came here on Tuesday for the World Cup game! It went very smooth in terms of entering and leaving…read morethe stadium. We got there before 6pm when the gate opened. Security went fast. Everything was very well organized. Row 232 row 7 and seat 7 & 8 were great! Impressive!

REVIEWER # 2 Want to…read morefill like a big kid again? If so, you have to check out Circus Vargas! This was my first time at Circus Vargas and I have to say I would definitely go again if I could! I was totally amazed at this performance! If you haven't been, you truly do not know what you are missing. Parking was free which was a great plus! I found tickets off Groupon and paid $16 for bleacher seating. It was $22 for arena seating but to be honest I was as close as I wanted to be. There were some incredible performances such as the motorcycle in cage, juggling and the acts like the illusions. The performance was totally age appropriate. I heard a family near me state that they thought there was going to be animals and I was surprised not to see any as well but the performance definitely made up for it. I could definitely tell that the performers and entertainers really worked their butts off to make this a great entertaining show. I didn't see any mistakes or mess ups. The entertainers are VERY talented and you can truly see that they love their job and take pride in their performances. FOOD: They do serve popcorn and cotton candy. The prices seemed a little steep for me but I expected that. Cotton Candy was $5 and the small popcorn is $6 and Hot Dogs for $6. They also have pictures that you can take with the performers which cost $15 and although this didn't seem like a big hit, I thought it was a great idea. The show started at 7:30PM and ended at 9PM with a 15 minute break at 8:20PM. I personally had a great time and would definitely do this again if I had the opportunity. If you have children this is perfect for you and the family. However, even going as a big kid, I had a great time! GREAT JOB CIRCUS VARGAS!!! REVIEWER 141/196

First time doing the circus Vargas. Love it! I feel like such a little kid again and it's so much…read moreexcitement to be here. I work with kids daily, so there's a lot of that, but it's to be expected when you go to a circus event like this.