Gave up looking for a parking space. Why have a stadium if you can't supply the parking. Paid for…read more2 tickets and made paper airplanes out of them. Thanks for nothing.

Really nice venue for minor league baseball. Reasonable prices and polite staff. Can't wait to come…read moreback with some friends sometime.

My friend and I came to Subaru Park for the second time yesterday for a Philadelphia Union game…read more This time we were in Section 132 row DD which is near the top of the corner with the river and bridge behind us. Last time we were on the video board side also in the corner upper rows. Directly opposite of where we sat last night. Both areas had great views of the field and for the most part we were able to watch the game without issues. When people and their kids were constantly getting up to let others through or kids just bored talking loud, playing loud videos, or moving around the stands without parents being parents, then there were problems which were at times difficult to deal with. Another issue which I did not even think to consider is that where we were, and having the river behind us, is that there were numerous flies making things irritating. Parking is in numerous lots throughout the area and all are cashless, so buy your pass before and get the code emailed to you to be scanned by the attendants. Police are plentiful directing traffic before and after the game. Subaru Park holds 20,000. There's plenty of bathrooms, multiple food stands (average food at high prices), and if you don't mind 24/7 cheering, the Sons of Ben section almost next to us will make you wonder how many sore throats there are the day after games. Some sections have signage specifically stating that they are standing allowed sections. The Sons of Ben sections also have signs saying you can expect to stand the whole game. Overall, we had a great time and are 2-0 with Union wins both games we attended. When we come back again, we'll be shooting for the video board side for our seats. No flies, less kids, not as much noise from the Sons of Ben (sorry, everyone) and less windy! Go Union! Ba-ba-baba-ba-ba-ba-ba....Heeeeeeyyy You! For about 20 minutes straight....

Yesterday was a perfect evening for a match. Cool air, sun setting during the first half, but…read moreunfortunately, Atlanta United took an L. I like that this stadium was designed for soccer matches rather than sharing with other sports. It's not overwhelming, easy to get to the vendors you want, the bathrooms are clean, no roof, and you can see everything happening on the pitch without looking up at the screen. The river/bridge is right behind one side with a nice view from behind the opposing team's supporter section. The parking lot can use some work but I'm sure that will come in time.

After running Penn Relays here in college it felt so good to be back at New Balance Championships…read moreto see our hometown track team compete! The TNT track club had 2 qualifiers running and it was a well ran meet. Thursday through Sunday watching the best track and field athletes compete was wonderful. Franklin field will always be one of my favorite tracks ! Facilities are top notch they just need to work on attitudes with some of their staff members as they like tend to forget the athletes, coaches and spectators are how they are getting paid. Kindness goes along way .

Attended the Penn Relays there…read more Good: views from most seats are excellent. Bad: concessions are very limited and low quality.

Your experience here varies minute-to-minute. Parking is either a breeze or a nightmare depending…read moreon the temp staff controlling things. Once inside things are no less volatile... smmoth as silk on a Saturday but mayhem on a Tuesday. Steely Dan was worth the hassle, the elderly remnants of. Chicago were certainly not. Pro-tip, arrive early or risk getting caught in a vehicular and human bottleneck 20 minutes before showtime. Barely three stars.

I have fun but it's not the best place to see anything you actually wanna hear…read more I'm pretty sure I've been here throughout the years. I think my first concert was here but we got so high on the way down I only remember two songs from the opener and none of the trip. This most recent visit was Friday. They wouldn't let my wife bring in her purse. However they let someone bring in a larger one right before her. So she drew attention to this. They didn't care. She had to go buy a $10 clear bag. This really wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't so inconsistent. Also like I know you can charge whatever you want for food and drink cuz it's your venue and all but should you?! Anyway lawn tickets aren't really worth it. It's like hey you sit outside and watch other people attend a concert.

Excellent venue for a basketball game. When we first walked into the arena, I was actually…read moresurprised by its size--it's a cozy 6.500 seat facility for hoops. For some reason I had assumed that a storied program like Villanova, with three national championships, would have a much larger home court. But, once that surprise wore off, I was really impressed with the basketball environment. Our 3rd row seats gave us access to a supposedly exclusive club at halftime, so I was expecting some quality eats--unfortunately, the chicken po boy that came highly recommended was probably the worst arena food I've ever had. Nonetheless, I didn't go for food, I went for the game, and the high energy collegiate basketball atmosphere of this place would surely be tough to beat anywhere. If you have a chance to see a game here, make sure to take it!

Let me first start off by apologizing for the previous reviewer, dan h, and his baby knees for…read morehaving such a tough and sober time at the Pav. There are two types of Dans in this world-- those who rise above and those who squander, and it's unfortunate to hear that Villanova let this kind of beta-Dan into such a fine establishment. As I first walked into the Pav, I immediately felt the love and warmth that has traditionally bonded the Villanova community together for centuries. The Pavilion, which needed a big upgrade, looked like a totally different animal once inside. At 6 5" and 240 lbs I found that I had ample legroom. Once comfortably seated in our section, my beautiful wife, 3 beautiful children and myself were lucky enough to catch a thrilling contest between Nova and Temple. Wow. What a showdown. My 3 little ones were on the edge of their seats, and my wife and I formed yet another glorious memory together. All-in-all, we stayed the whole game because, as true Wildcats, we finish what we start. PS - I am in full support of the serving of alcohol for those of age. College is a wonderful learning experience, and there is no better place to learn responsible drinking habits than under the direct supervision of the greatest University in The United States of America. Go Cats baby.

I had to go see my favorite rapper on what just may be his last tour ... for what just may be his…read morelast album - The Fall Off, and seeing it in Philly at XFinity Mobile was GREAT! My first time visiting this venue and it was an overall great experience. Lots of parking, lots of food and drink options, lots of staff to assist and great seating! J Cole was BOMB as usual - BEST concert of his I've been to (& I've been to a bunch). Will always consider XFinity Mobile for performances going forward.

Room for improvement…read more Let's start with the bad. 1) Even with prepaid parking it is a shitshow. They didn't have parking availability at the event so I opted to park across the street in the Citizens Bank Parking Lot. The individuals who are directing traffic and letting you in do not do a great job. They were waving me to go around when that was not correct at all, luckily I pulled a U turn and had my car half way in the lot when he said pull in. He was legit trying to get me lost after I paid for reserve parking in that designated lot. 2)Went to Chickie's and Pete's ordered one basket of tenders with fries, another order of fries, and three cokes. Bill came to $78, when I asked for a breakdown, the cashier gave me a look like I had three heads and said they don't do that and handed my a receipt just with the total charge on it. The Venue itself presents well, and we had seats in section 113 center which made my first WWE event a very pleasurable experience. Now should I mention that three tickets at this level total almost $1,000? A very expensive night out to go to most events at the Xfinity Mobile Area. You do have Xfinity Live! within a few blocks with big screens and good eats, I would probably opt to watch events at Xfinity Live instead but if you're jonesing to see the event in person be sure to save up for the event. As always people SYOY!!!

Palestra sounds like something from the mind of Big Pharma but in my humble opinion, there's not a…read morebetter place to watch basketball than the claustrophobic confines of The Palestra located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Opened in 1927, this ancient edifice (Greek for gymnasium) has cramped seating, narrow corridors and water closets that belong to the first half of the 20th Century. Is the brownish color scheme actual paint or the burnt-in nicotine stains from countless Depression-era Chesterfields? Who cares, the place wears it's scars and decrepitude well and is my favorite place to catch some hoops. Maybe the lack of amenities and strict focus on the game at hand that makes it a treat to explore this husk of a building untouched by modernity. Given the absence of amenities it's clear that the crowd is here for the game - definitely my kind of crowd. So talk to your doctor and see if Palestra might be right for you. Here's to another 97 years. Five stars with conviction.

A true old school venue! Still holds the old class charm but has some renovations to spiffy it up…read more The bathrooms deff need expanded when crowds are big. Overall it's a great historic venue

Great venue to take in a baseball game. There's lots of food options and entertainment before and…read moreduring the game. Heads-up, Citizens Bank Park is cashless like many other venues. The parking lots are conveniently located and reasonably priced.

My wife and I were on a long weekend trip trip over Labor Day 2006 and my friend offered to drop us…read moreoff at the park. There was a train that took us back right to our hotel, pretty slick. The Phillies gave us a free Philly Cheesesteak cap with our ticket, pretty awesome. The ballpark has lots of great history and was beautiful. The crowd was raucous and we got some outfield sets. It was one more ballpark checked off my list. Lots of vendors on site and it was a beautiful night and the Liberty Bell lit up sign in the outfield, which was really cool! Great night out!

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

Thursday, September 14 6:30 PM attended the ladies auxiliary state wide convention the chase center…read moreis a beautiful venue, spacious new and well-kept. Unfortunately our table was called up to the buffet line and they were out of six items on the line. I had to wait for 10 minutes before they brought out the food for the six items that were missing no beef no rolls no bacon no salad no fried onions no mushrooms, it was make your own cheesesteak when I asked the woman that called our table. She blamed it on the kitchen. I feel sorry for the chef because the food was exceptional and on point they just did not communicate with the kitchen that they were out of food. The desserts looked lovely, but they ran out before I could get any, it's unfortunate to have point on excellent food and a great chef but the buffet line didn't have the food it was in the kitchen .

I attended a wedding reception at the Chase Center this past weekend and it was fabulous. The venue…read moreis enormous; there were two weddings taking place at the same time and we never crossed paths. There is a huge parking lot and the Center conveniently connects to the Westin Hotel, which was a no-brainer for guests who over indulged at the festivities. There was a separate ballroom for cocktail hour and the actual reception, and it was more than enough space for 180 guests. The main ballroom is beautiful with a large dance floor, bar, and plenty of room for round tables, a DJ stand, dessert bar, etc. The staff had service down to a science. Hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour were continuously replenished, dinner entrees were served one entire table at a time so that no one guest would be left without food, and I never had to wait more than a few minutes at the bar for a drink despite the constant line of guests. What really surprised me about the Chase Center was their catering. You don't hear this often, but the food was AMAZING. The cocktail hour had passed dishes such as bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and pork belly, all of which were extremely popular. The bride and groom also selected the Pan Asian station, which should be at every wedding. It featured chicken skewers, dumplings, tempura shrimp, various sushi rolls, and dipping sauces. I couldn't help myself, it was all so good that I hardly saved room for dinner. My entree was steak "medallions" which were really more like two entire 3 or 4 ounce fillets. They were perfectly cooked delicious. There were also vegetables and mashed potatoes in gravy, and despite being way too full from earlier everyone around me cleared their plates. My only complaints are minor. Those who paid for the wedding were disappointed that they could not box all the leftover food. We understood it's not a restaurant, but if food is completely paid for and prepared and served in-house it shouldn't go in the trash. Also, the staff promptly locked off the bridal suite adjacent to the ballroom after the event ended, leaving bouquets, clothing, and other items belonging to the bridal party stuck inside until the following Monday.