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Home of the Miami Heat and it has a new name since i was there last week! One of the nicer arenas in the country, and it holds up to 5000 people. Ive been when it's sold out and when it's not. I've sat in the upper rafters and in the lower bowl. You can see from anywhere in the arena, of course it's much nicer the lower you sit. I've been lucky enough to watch my sons high school basketball game there and he was lucky enough to actually play on the court. A thrill a teenager will never forget. Parking is expensive. $40 if you want to park next door at Bayside which is the closest. You can find lower priced lots around the the city, but be sure you walk in a group late at night. Foods typical stadium food, fair and pricey. Your'e going for the expierience, so it's par for the course. During Games, they always have a special in the store, so it's fun to check out. I've gotten some great Heat gear over the years. Entry and exit is easy with plenty of signage.It's always a fun experience and even better when the Heat Win!!!
I came by the other day with my friend Dan to watch a Heat game for my birthday (thanks bro!) Right on the bay, the Miami-Dade Arena (most recently the FTX Arena) is our city's main exhibition, sports and concert hall. Even though my Heat lost the game, it was a 5 star experience. I will say this - if your team is winning, DON'T LEAVE YOUR SEAT". Go hungry and keep rooting :) I've also attended a few other events, including a show by Kaskade for the "Atmosphere" tour where the whole court was turned into a dance floor. Miami being a foodie city, you can find a few more varieties than the expected arena dishes of hot dogs and burgers. For example, tonight I enjoyed loaded chicken tacos from Bodega (a place that started in South Beach!) along with my usual La Rubia beer. There's also another local Asian fusion place (Phuc Yea), a Bacardi lounge and yes classic stadium fare. The design of the arena is such that even the upper seats have great sight lines. Sound quality is great, and they have a great monitor at center court to watch the action.
I've come to many concerts in this area throughout the years! It's gone through a few name changes but the area remains the same. It's a great venue for concerts. The sound system is great and you have a good view no matter where you're sitting. The staff is always so kind and friendly. The venue and bathrooms are clean. Food is a mixed bag. Vegetarian options are pretty limited so not too many options. There's a variety of options for beer and cocktails. As any venue, prices are a bit high so that's something to keep in mind. I can't speak on the parking, as I usually use a ride share to arrive here but definitely be mindful of the end of any event, as they close down Biscayne Blvd and can be a bit chaotic. I look forward to coming back for a future event!
Came here to watch the Miami Heat (1st NBA ever let's goooo!!) against the Denver Nuggets. I was really surprised about how cheap the tickets were, we were sitting on the third level and they were less than $30 a person so we had to capitalize on it. The game was great as it was a tight race until the very end when the Heat pulled through. I will have to say that the arena was kind of empty that day, granted it was a weekday night, but I will say that out of the many sports stadiums I have been to, the energy in the crowd here was kind of subpar. The stadium itself was great, but the 2 stars in this review mainly comes with the confusion with where to store your bags. As with many other sports stadiums, the audience is not allowed to bring anything inside. We found a place on the Bounce app (luggage storage for cheap) that was near the stadium so we booked it. Hypothetically it was in the stadium actually, but when we asked around for where this location was, all of the employees had no idea. This was weird because there were 200+ reviews of this location on the Bounce App so the employees would probably know of this location as people must have asked them in the past. At the end we couldn't find it and had to store our bags with the Arena for $18 a locker which is the most expensive storage space I have been to associated with a sports arena. Overall, great game and great arena. Just be a bit more mindful if you are planning on bringing your bags to the game and need a storage space. Maybe don't book it on Bounce and just come directly to store the bags at the place.
Swedish House Mafia concert was on fire! Cool arena and very simple to park and get into. Helpful staff all over the place. The concert was amazing, but the bar tab I could do without. Astronomical!
If you know me, you know I love the Miami Heat. Home of the Heat, I have to love the FTX arena. Well... I don't have to but it's pretty neat. I still get chills anytime I come here for a game. Parking can and is an nightmare so I suggest coming super early to figure it out. I was able to come for Game 7 during the ECF against the Celtics. Even though the result was not what we wanted, it was a great game! You can FEEL the energy in the arena. For parking, if you're carpooling with a bigger group, you can park at Bayside and walk to the arena. If you get there early, you can browse around Bayside to grab food and/or drinks. Parking here during the game was a flatrate of $60 (yikes) but split among 6 people, it was only $10 pp so I guess it was worth it? Keep in mind, traffic leaving the area will most likely be bad so make sure you don't have to be anywhere urgently after. I've also come to this arena during a concert and did street parking. This might be a bit of a walk but overall cheaper and a little less of a headache when leaving. In the arena, they have the Miami Heat store and many floors with many bathrooms and food stands. You can easily get lost here but there's always staff to help guide the way. As for the seats, they take the term "nosebleed" seats to heart. They are super high up, stacked on top of each other, and the players look like ants. If you have the chance, don't opt for these seats. Luckily, I got a chance to be in section 124 this time around and the view was much better! As for food & drinks, there's a lot of options! We opted for the classic chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings- pretty good! There's also options like salmon poke and Bodgea with tacos and frozen margaritas. Keep in mind, they don't sell alcohol in the fourth quarter of a Heat game so make sure to get your drinks before then! Already can't wait for next year's Heat season!
Great arena that's the the Miami Heat and other performances and events. I've always had a great time when I come here. The one bad thing I will say is since its in the heart of downtown traffic gets crazy before and after Heat games and other events so finding parking can be tricky. Inside is extremely updated and it is a cashless venue so card only.
When I learned that WWE Friday Night Smackdown was coming to Miami, I quickly requested that day off from work and got my ticket two weeks early...that was when I also learned that the arena had changed its name...but who cares...ROMAN REIGNS WAS COMING TO MIAMI!!! Accompanied with my son, we arrived about 30 minutes early, got a decent parking space, scanned our e-tickets, and took the elevator to our assigned section/seats. The halls was crowded with people lining up to purchase WWE apparels and title belts, food, snacks, and cold beverages. Before the event started, there was a pre-match between Aliyah and Shotzi. Then as the show commenced, commentators - Michael Cole and Pat McAfee took their seats. The WWE Smackdown superstars definitely came out and show out: * Drew McIntyre * Shinsuke Nakamura/Rick Boogs * Sasha Banks/Naomi * Jinder Mahal * Sami Zayn * Richochet * Carmella * Sheamus * Sonya Deville * Charlotte Flair * The New Day * Ronda Rousey * The Viking Raiders * The Usos * Paul Heyman/Roman Reigns The two hour event was awesome and had entertaining matches. Roman Reigns had the arena going nuts. Things I witness live I don't see on TV, which made it more enjoyable.
Formerly known as the American Airlines Arena, this arena is now the FTX Arena. On the night of December 18th, my dear friend, Carlos T., and I ventured there to enjoy the music of the one and only Andrea Bocelli. I had had tickets for over a year. In fact, I think I had them before the pandemic. At any rate, point is the day finally came after rescheduling, seeing as this concert was originally for the year before. Anyway, given COVID, procedures were obviously different. You had to wear a mask, show proof of vaccination, you get the idea. Despite the influx of people, we entered pretty quickly and were then searched. We passed by that and I went to the bathroom which surprisingly was full of women, but these women were moving fast. Once I got out of there, we went to buy some water, and as luck would have it, we were there sitting early waiting for the show to begin. Everything was seamless minus some people who wound up in a fight. Lots of obscenities thrown about. The police showed up and dealt with it though, so no harm done. We enjoyed Andrea Bocelli and his surprise guests: his kids. Apparently they're talented just like he is. Looks like the name Bocelli will be around for quite some time.
I can write about how awesome the Kasaya Center is specially with it's impressive eatery, bars and facilities, but tonight the honor of attention has to be given to the Miami Heat and their game for victory over New York Knick that went as follows. The Miami Heat completed a stunning sweep of the New York Knicks with a 112-98 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center. The Heat dominated the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 28 points in the third quarter and never letting the Knicks get closer than 12 in the fourth. The Heat shot 52% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while holding the Knicks to 42% and 25%, respectively. The Heat also outrebounded the Knicks 48-37 and outscored them 56-38 in the paint. Jimmy Butler was once again the star of the show for the Heat, scoring 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting, along with eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals. He was supported by Bam Adebayo, who had 21 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and Kyle Lowry, who had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench. The Heat also got contributions from Kevin Love, who had 12 points and nine rebounds, Max Strus, who had 11 points and four 3-pointers, and Gabe Vincent, who had nine points and six assists. The Knicks had no answer for the Heat's balanced attack and relentless defense. Jalen Brunson was their only bright spot, scoring 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting, along with six assists and four rebounds. RJ Barrett had 18 points but shot 6-for-17, Julius Randle had 16 points but shot 5-for-15, and Mitchell Robinson had 14 points and eight rebounds. The rest of the Knicks combined for just 24 points on 9-for-30 shooting. The Kaseya Center was rocking with joyous fans who witnessed their team make history as the first No. 8 seed to sweep a No. 1 seed in a best-of-seven series. The arena was filled with chants of "Let's go Heat" and "Sweep" throughout the game, as well as loud boos for the Knicks players and coach Tom Thibodeau. The atmosphere was festive and celebratory, with confetti falling from the rafters and fireworks lighting up the sky after the final buzzer.
Ok I am not an expert on arenas but I feel they did a good job managing the large crowd of concert goers for when I went December 18th to see Andrea Bocelli perform. All thanks to my friend Marilu having an extra ticket to which we went to and wore our masks. To start, we parked about 2 blocks away at a nearby garage so were not impacted by the traffic other than crossing the street to the performance center directed by the police. After crossing, there were orderly lines for the initial check of tickets and handing out masks if those do not have with them. Following that up the stairs were metal detectors which you take off various items and place in the bin to pass it down the staff. Once inside, everything was very orderly with staff easily available to direct you to your appropriate area (we were at the very top of the arena). Again, as we made our way upstairs via the escalators, we came across many vendors selling food and drink (both alcoholic and non) and lines were not really that long. I found a cart vendor harking his drinks and made my way over there to purchase two water bottles. The only annoying part was he said management won't allow him to give us the bottles straight up, but only to pour in plastic cups (more plastic waste). Oh well. We got to our seats and sipped throughout the concert. Now onto the shocking part, I did say everything was orderly however, not more than about 20 minutes into the concert (or so) there were unruly patrons higher up than us and against the wall making a ruckus arguing and dropping f - bombs. Sucks but at least some police offers came to talk to them and escort them out (I believe). Why ruin all the cost and effort of coming to a concert to disrupt? The rest of the evening was extremely nice and with multiple encores! Afterward we slowly made our way out, patiently, everyone quite nice about it all. Didn't feel rushed. I would come back to see another concert here for sure!
I remember when this arena was being built and how after all these years it still has it charm. Located off the bay, this arena has legendary views. This is the official home of the Miami Heat and recently we caught a Cure concert and were impressed by the sound system for the show. The concession stands have the standard arena/stadium food.
Finally got a chance to come to American Airlines Arena (soon to be FTX Arena) on my recent Miami trip to see a Miami Heat game. The main part of the arena is pretty good. We had some upper deck sideline view seats in the first row, and it was a pretty good view. The nosebleeds are much lower than Staples Center, which has a fairly high upper deck. Very good sightlines, it is definitely a good arena to watch a game at. Acoustics were good as well, the noise stays in the arena pretty well as the roof isn't too high. Not as impressed by the hard plastic seating which I would expect to find at a baseball or football stadium. Seeing as how Staples Center and AAA both opened in 1999, pretty surprised that Staples Center has padded seating and AAA doesn't. Also, due to COVID, the seats that aren't being used are ziptied down. Concourses are pretty spacious, although I wouldn't recommend getting food during halftime for obvious reasons. Security was very quick, which was made easier by the COVID-related policies to reduce security times. The fact that I was able to take the Metromover to the game was fantastic, as Park West Metromover station is literally a block from AAA. And I thought getting a Lyft after was going to be a massive pain in the ass, but apparently Biscayne Boulevard has plenty of room on the side for Ubers and Lyfts. Very easy to get back to our hotel! All in all, a nice arena that has seen plenty of NBA history. Glad to have finally had the opportunity to go to a Heat game here.
Went to the first concert after the name change into Kaseya center , and the parking was super smooth to get and traffic was not too bad . The staff were nice and everything was clean up front . Tickets were purchased online and I didn't have any issues retrieving them . The concert venue was amazing , usually it gets hot , but there was enough AC to go around lol Plenty of food options , have a great time ! read more
7 months ago
(From March, 2023) Another NBA arena checked off the list! This one for the Heat vs Jazz game on Monday, the second week of March. Arriving to the arena is easy with location and within walking distance of shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and shops. I'm happy the arena is in close proximity where I can walk to grab food/drinks at the nearby Biscayne Marketplace, then head to the arena for the game. Multiple entrances and an efficient security/check-in staff make entering and exiting easy; probably the most underappreciated part of attending a live sporting/music/performance event. Parking looks difficult with all the traffic so you're best lyfting/ubering here or taking public transit. Tickets had me in Section 105 where you get a solid view of the arena. Paying around 80$ for the ticket, I felt that was a nice bargain considering most seats in the 100 level-areas of nba games come to $100+. It was noticeable that the arena wasn't as packed as you see on TV, probably cause it was a Monday, they were playing the Jazz, and the team was teetering on qualifying for the playoffs (which they did). Oh well, it's my gain because of that! There were some concerns of whether Jimmy Butler would play but he toughed it out and put on a show with some big-time buckets and defensive stops. The fans in attendance have love for that guy as well as other players such as Bam, Tyler, Caleb, and Duncan. While the crowd noise was below average, the fans who attended showed passion and hoops knowledge, something I appreciate. Didn't purchase any concessions due to eating/drinking prior to the game. Restrooms are clean and well-kept. Plus the arena is shiny and exhibits a fun experience with the decor and ease of accessing seating/concenssions. So far, this experience has been the most pleasant one of all the NBA arenas I've had the pleasure of visiting. City is lucky to have this arena and this team as part of the Biscayne community! read more
Home of the Miami Heat and it has a new name since i was there last week! One of the nicer arenas in the country, and it holds up to 5000 people. Ive been when it's sold out and when it's not. I've sat in the upper rafters and in the lower bowl. You can see from anywhere in the arena, of course it's much nicer the lower you sit. I've been lucky enough to watch my sons high school basketball game there and he was lucky enough to actually play on the court. A thrill a teenager will never forget. Parking is expensive. $40 if you want to park next door at Bayside which is the closest. You can find lower priced lots around the the city, but be sure you walk in a group late at night. Foods typical stadium food, fair and pricey. Your'e going for the expierience, so it's par for the course. During Games, they always have a special in the store, so it's fun to check out. I've gotten some great Heat gear over the years. Entry and exit is easy with plenty of signage.It's always a fun experience and even better when the Heat Win!!! read more
I came by the other day with my friend Dan to watch a Heat game for my birthday (thanks bro!) Right on the bay, the Miami-Dade Arena (most recently the FTX Arena) is our city's main exhibition, sports and concert hall. Even though my Heat lost the game, it was a 5 star experience. I will say this - if your team is winning, DON'T LEAVE YOUR SEAT". Go hungry and keep rooting :) I've also attended a few other events, including a show by Kaskade for the "Atmosphere" tour where the whole court was turned into a dance floor. Miami being a foodie city, you can find a few more varieties than the expected arena dishes of hot dogs and burgers. For example, tonight I enjoyed loaded chicken tacos from Bodega (a place that started in South Beach!) along with my usual La Rubia beer. There's also another local Asian fusion place (Phuc Yea), a Bacardi lounge and yes classic stadium fare. The design of the arena is such that even the upper seats have great sight lines. Sound quality is great, and they have a great monitor at center court to watch the action. read more
I've come to many concerts in this area throughout the years! It's gone through a few name changes but the area remains the same. It's a great venue for concerts. The sound system is great and you have a good view no matter where you're sitting. The staff is always so kind and friendly. The venue and bathrooms are clean. Food is a mixed bag. Vegetarian options are pretty limited so not too many options. There's a variety of options for beer and cocktails. As any venue, prices are a bit high so that's something to keep in mind. I can't speak on the parking, as I usually use a ride share to arrive here but definitely be mindful of the end of any event, as they close down Biscayne Blvd and can be a bit chaotic. I look forward to coming back for a future event! read more
3 years ago
Came here to watch the Miami Heat (1st NBA ever let's goooo!!) against the Denver Nuggets. I was really surprised about how cheap the tickets were, we were sitting on the third level and they were less than $30 a person so we had to capitalize on it. The game was great as it was a tight race until the very end when the Heat pulled through. I will have to say that the arena was kind of empty that day, granted it was a weekday night, but I will say that out of the many sports stadiums I have been to, the energy in the crowd here was kind of subpar. The stadium itself was great, but the 2 stars in this review mainly comes with the confusion with where to store your bags. As with many other sports stadiums, the audience is not allowed to bring anything inside. We found a place on the Bounce app (luggage storage for cheap) that was near the stadium so we booked it. Hypothetically it was in the stadium actually, but when we asked around for where this location was, all of the employees had no idea. This was weird because there were 200+ reviews of this location on the Bounce App so the employees would probably know of this location as people must have asked them in the past. At the end we couldn't find it and had to store our bags with the Arena for $18 a locker which is the most expensive storage space I have been to associated with a sports arena. Overall, great game and great arena. Just be a bit more mindful if you are planning on bringing your bags to the game and need a storage space. Maybe don't book it on Bounce and just come directly to store the bags at the place. read more
If you know me, you know I love the Miami Heat. Home of the Heat, I have to love the FTX arena. Well... I don't have to but it's pretty neat. I still get chills anytime I come here for a game. Parking can and is an nightmare so I suggest coming super early to figure it out. I was able to come for Game 7 during the ECF against the Celtics. Even though the result was not what we wanted, it was a great game! You can FEEL the energy in the arena. For parking, if you're carpooling with a bigger group, you can park at Bayside and walk to the arena. If you get there early, you can browse around Bayside to grab food and/or drinks. Parking here during the game was a flatrate of $60 (yikes) but split among 6 people, it was only $10 pp so I guess it was worth it? Keep in mind, traffic leaving the area will most likely be bad so make sure you don't have to be anywhere urgently after. I've also come to this arena during a concert and did street parking. This might be a bit of a walk but overall cheaper and a little less of a headache when leaving. In the arena, they have the Miami Heat store and many floors with many bathrooms and food stands. You can easily get lost here but there's always staff to help guide the way. As for the seats, they take the term "nosebleed" seats to heart. They are super high up, stacked on top of each other, and the players look like ants. If you have the chance, don't opt for these seats. Luckily, I got a chance to be in section 124 this time around and the view was much better! As for food & drinks, there's a lot of options! We opted for the classic chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings- pretty good! There's also options like salmon poke and Bodgea with tacos and frozen margaritas. Keep in mind, they don't sell alcohol in the fourth quarter of a Heat game so make sure to get your drinks before then! Already can't wait for next year's Heat season! read more
Great arena that's the the Miami Heat and other performances and events. I've always had a great time when I come here. The one bad thing I will say is since its in the heart of downtown traffic gets crazy before and after Heat games and other events so finding parking can be tricky. Inside is extremely updated and it is a cashless venue so card only. read more
When I learned that WWE Friday Night Smackdown was coming to Miami, I quickly requested that day off from work and got my ticket two weeks early...that was when I also learned that the arena had changed its name...but who cares...ROMAN REIGNS WAS COMING TO MIAMI!!! Accompanied with my son, we arrived about 30 minutes early, got a decent parking space, scanned our e-tickets, and took the elevator to our assigned section/seats. The halls was crowded with people lining up to purchase WWE apparels and title belts, food, snacks, and cold beverages. Before the event started, there was a pre-match between Aliyah and Shotzi. Then as the show commenced, commentators - Michael Cole and Pat McAfee took their seats. The WWE Smackdown superstars definitely came out and show out: * Drew McIntyre * Shinsuke Nakamura/Rick Boogs * Sasha Banks/Naomi * Jinder Mahal * Sami Zayn * Richochet * Carmella * Sheamus * Sonya Deville * Charlotte Flair * The New Day * Ronda Rousey * The Viking Raiders * The Usos * Paul Heyman/Roman Reigns The two hour event was awesome and had entertaining matches. Roman Reigns had the arena going nuts. Things I witness live I don't see on TV, which made it more enjoyable. read more
Formerly known as the American Airlines Arena, this arena is now the FTX Arena. On the night of December 18th, my dear friend, Carlos T., and I ventured there to enjoy the music of the one and only Andrea Bocelli. I had had tickets for over a year. In fact, I think I had them before the pandemic. At any rate, point is the day finally came after rescheduling, seeing as this concert was originally for the year before. Anyway, given COVID, procedures were obviously different. You had to wear a mask, show proof of vaccination, you get the idea. Despite the influx of people, we entered pretty quickly and were then searched. We passed by that and I went to the bathroom which surprisingly was full of women, but these women were moving fast. Once I got out of there, we went to buy some water, and as luck would have it, we were there sitting early waiting for the show to begin. Everything was seamless minus some people who wound up in a fight. Lots of obscenities thrown about. The police showed up and dealt with it though, so no harm done. We enjoyed Andrea Bocelli and his surprise guests: his kids. Apparently they're talented just like he is. Looks like the name Bocelli will be around for quite some time. read more
I can write about how awesome the Kasaya Center is specially with it's impressive eatery, bars and facilities, but tonight the honor of attention has to be given to the Miami Heat and their game for victory over New York Knick that went as follows. The Miami Heat completed a stunning sweep of the New York Knicks with a 112-98 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center. The Heat dominated the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 28 points in the third quarter and never letting the Knicks get closer than 12 in the fourth. The Heat shot 52% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while holding the Knicks to 42% and 25%, respectively. The Heat also outrebounded the Knicks 48-37 and outscored them 56-38 in the paint. Jimmy Butler was once again the star of the show for the Heat, scoring 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting, along with eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals. He was supported by Bam Adebayo, who had 21 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and Kyle Lowry, who had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench. The Heat also got contributions from Kevin Love, who had 12 points and nine rebounds, Max Strus, who had 11 points and four 3-pointers, and Gabe Vincent, who had nine points and six assists. The Knicks had no answer for the Heat's balanced attack and relentless defense. Jalen Brunson was their only bright spot, scoring 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting, along with six assists and four rebounds. RJ Barrett had 18 points but shot 6-for-17, Julius Randle had 16 points but shot 5-for-15, and Mitchell Robinson had 14 points and eight rebounds. The rest of the Knicks combined for just 24 points on 9-for-30 shooting. The Kaseya Center was rocking with joyous fans who witnessed their team make history as the first No. 8 seed to sweep a No. 1 seed in a best-of-seven series. The arena was filled with chants of "Let's go Heat" and "Sweep" throughout the game, as well as loud boos for the Knicks players and coach Tom Thibodeau. The atmosphere was festive and celebratory, with confetti falling from the rafters and fireworks lighting up the sky after the final buzzer. read more
Ok I am not an expert on arenas but I feel they did a good job managing the large crowd of concert goers for when I went December 18th to see Andrea Bocelli perform. All thanks to my friend Marilu having an extra ticket to which we went to and wore our masks. To start, we parked about 2 blocks away at a nearby garage so were not impacted by the traffic other than crossing the street to the performance center directed by the police. After crossing, there were orderly lines for the initial check of tickets and handing out masks if those do not have with them. Following that up the stairs were metal detectors which you take off various items and place in the bin to pass it down the staff. Once inside, everything was very orderly with staff easily available to direct you to your appropriate area (we were at the very top of the arena). Again, as we made our way upstairs via the escalators, we came across many vendors selling food and drink (both alcoholic and non) and lines were not really that long. I found a cart vendor harking his drinks and made my way over there to purchase two water bottles. The only annoying part was he said management won't allow him to give us the bottles straight up, but only to pour in plastic cups (more plastic waste). Oh well. We got to our seats and sipped throughout the concert. Now onto the shocking part, I did say everything was orderly however, not more than about 20 minutes into the concert (or so) there were unruly patrons higher up than us and against the wall making a ruckus arguing and dropping f - bombs. Sucks but at least some police offers came to talk to them and escort them out (I believe). Why ruin all the cost and effort of coming to a concert to disrupt? The rest of the evening was extremely nice and with multiple encores! Afterward we slowly made our way out, patiently, everyone quite nice about it all. Didn't feel rushed. I would come back to see another concert here for sure! read more
I remember when this arena was being built and how after all these years it still has it charm. Located off the bay, this arena has legendary views. This is the official home of the Miami Heat and recently we caught a Cure concert and were impressed by the sound system for the show. The concession stands have the standard arena/stadium food. read more
5 years ago
Finally got a chance to come to American Airlines Arena (soon to be FTX Arena) on my recent Miami trip to see a Miami Heat game. The main part of the arena is pretty good. We had some upper deck sideline view seats in the first row, and it was a pretty good view. The nosebleeds are much lower than Staples Center, which has a fairly high upper deck. Very good sightlines, it is definitely a good arena to watch a game at. Acoustics were good as well, the noise stays in the arena pretty well as the roof isn't too high. Not as impressed by the hard plastic seating which I would expect to find at a baseball or football stadium. Seeing as how Staples Center and AAA both opened in 1999, pretty surprised that Staples Center has padded seating and AAA doesn't. Also, due to COVID, the seats that aren't being used are ziptied down. Concourses are pretty spacious, although I wouldn't recommend getting food during halftime for obvious reasons. Security was very quick, which was made easier by the COVID-related policies to reduce security times. The fact that I was able to take the Metromover to the game was fantastic, as Park West Metromover station is literally a block from AAA. And I thought getting a Lyft after was going to be a massive pain in the ass, but apparently Biscayne Boulevard has plenty of room on the side for Ubers and Lyfts. Very easy to get back to our hotel! All in all, a nice arena that has seen plenty of NBA history. Glad to have finally had the opportunity to go to a Heat game here. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Nice spacious seating even in the higher number seating. We went for a Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers for my friend's birthday. She had an awesome time!!! The restrooms were clean. But they don't have as much variety with food in the 300 & 400s but I'd visit again. read more
I came to watch Jo Koy. A gifted comedian. He was great. We laughed our bottoms off. He deceived a great show. I haven't been to the arena in years and things changed. Now you can prepay for parking online. I strongly recommend doing this. The options are $30 for regular and $45 for valet. Plan to be here early. I was stuck in the parking line for fifteen minutes. The line moves slowly. At first, I found this confusing but it worked out. The parking ticket had a number and color, but not much of an explanation. I was told by an employee that the number had no meaning to park on the designated color. I truly think everyone was asking the same similar questions to the employees holding back the line. I am a proud foodie and was not happy with the food and prices. The pizza was not to the standards of the brand it represented. the chicken tenders. Looked a little white and had no flavor. I was disappointed with the food. read more
I haven't been to a basketball game in about 18 years. Overall it's a beautiful stadium inside and out. Staff is friendly with great security. What is a great pain is the price of food and drink items and the fact they don't accept cash. Another issue is parking is the worst of any stadium I've ever been too! Worse than putting up with Wrigley Field and this stadium was only 85 perfect full! The seats we are at are fair . Fan experience is basic read more
Came here for a concert. There were multiple entrance to the concert. There was a security staff directing us each way towards different entrance spots. Which made it faster for us to get inside. The bathrooms are clean. The only thing I didn't like is that it's a small space for the general admission section, but it was doable. Also, I wish they had better food options in the arena because I had some nachos with cheese and that stuff made me throw up. read more
Stadium is nice, good food selection, can see the court from everywhere. Great location too. My singular complaint is that when leaving the stadium and trying to catch an Uber home, you have to walk like 10 blocks away from the stadium since the cops had traffic blocked off for 5 blocks. Was maddening trying to get a ride home or to a restaurant. Maddening!! read more
Great seats last night at the Prince Royce concert! Ushers are kind and concession staff were friendly. Bathrooms were well stocked and clean throughout the concert. Been here many times an d never reviewed it! See you again soon for the next concert! read more
Amazing arena to watch all Miami Heat games and concerts live!! Friendly staff, clean restrooms, and there's always parking around the arena. FYI food inside is a bit pricey but very good haha. Highly recommend (: read more
I review this venue every time I come to a concert here. They must remove them because I mention the artist. Therefore, I will not this time around. This weekend hosted a veteran Dominican-born merengue, bachata, and salsa singer and his band. The concert was sold out! The venue which is home to the Miami Heat basketball team, has a capacity for more than 20,000 and they well accommodate all of us excited fans! I am always impressed that it was built two decades ago now, but no matter how very busy it is year-round, the facilities are immaculate. Parking is $25 per vehicle, and $40 for valet. They also have a Lexus parking area. As with most if not all venues, you must clear security check points prior to getting your ticket scanned on your smart phone. I love how everything flows and the courteous and helpful attendants they have in, out, and throughout! Both driving in and exiting was a breeze, in spite of the fact they re-routed us completely around the building to park, and then when leaving, they took us eastward to u-turn and take us back west through the tunnel. No complaints--I'm sure they have figured out it is the fastest and best route to avoid congestion. As far as food and drinks, not only do they have the 601 restaurant, but great food, drinks and desserts from an array of concession stands. read more
Always a fun time at this arena! This time we saw Imagine Dragons and it was an amazing time! We shared a rice bowl from a Peruvian inspired food stand and it was delicious! Def can't wait to return to see more entertainment and check out more the arena. read more
5 years ago
I enjoyed family time at the FTX arena when the Miami Heat played the New York Nets. The Heat lost but we still enjoyed our service watching them play. read more
Great arena to come and watch Miami Heat Games. I have only been here for basketball games so I can't comment on any other types of events. It is located right in the heart of Brickell which is my favorite part of Miami to stay in. You can get here either by car or by the metro rail. The arena is located right next to Bayside Plaza which is a perfect location. You can easily pick up dinner or a few drinks in the area right before coming to see a game. Every time I visit things have run smoothly. Checking bags and tickets are done efficiently. Seating in the arena is standard. Prices are standard for arenas. You can easily spend close to $100 on food and drinks on your visit. The few times I have seen a basketball game here everyone is very excited. There are many games and events during the game to excite the crowd. Doesn't hurt that the Miami heat are doing well this year either. My favorite time to come is during the Vice night events. Those are always fun. read more
The arena is a great venue to enjoy anything from sporting events to concerts. No matter what name the arena goes under, the experience has always been consistently positive through the times. The views from the seats are good, no matter the level that you sit on. The seats are ok and not overly crowded. The concessions are always staffed with friendly people and there is a great variety of different foods that include even vegan options. There is parking under the arena as well as under the surrounding areas. Entry into the arena is usually a smooth process though there is always room for improvement. For example, when a person brings a bag, the checkup of that bag slows down the line. There should be lanes that are dedicated only to people without bags and it should be enforced. read more
8 years ago
The stadium is quite nice, spacious and easy to navigate. Once we got to the event, there was plenty of signs that stated masks required at all times upon entry. It seemed to be at your discretion once you were inside since there wasn't really any enforcement. Just be mindful of bringing your own, and you can decide what's best for you. On the other hand, one thing that I feel is worthy to mention is...please be prepared to spend some money if you plan on having drinks during an event. I found $18 for a can of beer is a bit steep even for Miami, but I just put it out there, at least they do accept cards so you're not leaving dry, other than your pocket. read more
I came to watch the Miami Heat game and as always, the arena is always a great time. There are plenty of food and liquor options and the staff is very attentive and the crowd control is very efficient here . The seats are very comfortable and it's very easy to hang out here for a few hours. The ticket entry is all electronic so make sure you charge your phone before you head out! read more
I go to many NBA games. The Miami-Dade arena has made it easy to enter and exit their facility and get to their seating areas. There was not too long of a wait for food or drinks during this time. Their staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great. read more
I visited AAA this week for a Miami Heat game (thankful to catch one of Dwayne Wade's final season games), and I really enjoyed my visit. The arena boasts a tremendous variety of food choices from traditional burgers and dogs to Sushi, Cuban, Korea and Mexican food options--quite an impressive array. AAA is one of the ever growing number of sports venues that removes your bottled soda cap before giving you your drink, so be prepared for that (I get the player safety reason why they do it, but a major part of the convenience of a bottled soda at an arena is the spill proof quality a cap provides--which is exponentially lost given the absence of the cap, coupled with the bottle bottom's tip-prone design). Oh well, I digress. As for the arena layout, although it was certainly not sold out during my visit (see photos), because the concourses are narrow as compared to most modern arenas, there is a tremendous amount of foot traffic congestion and it is hard to make your way through the crowds of people. The same holds true for the Heat's team store, which is packed with both stuff, and people, so if you venture out to snag some Heat gear between quarters or at halftime, be prepared for super tight spaces and long lines. Inside the arena, it was interesting how tightly the corners are packed in the lower bowl. Our seats were 4th row in the corner on the baseline by the visitors' bench and they were great, but the sideline corner seats went back behind us another 2-3 rows, so it seemed like those folks wouldn't have a very good view of most of the on-court action (but a great view of the backs of our heads). Our seats were comfortable, although the metal cup holders are poorly positioned on the back of the seats on the row in front of you, so knees beware (again, a capped soda bottled would have been nice to conveniently tuck underneath my seat). That said, it's a pretty great atmosphere and the sound system is great. Despite the minor drawbacks, I still really liked the AAA and would certainly recommend taking in a Heat game if you get a chance to do so, but you better hurry--Dwayne Wade will soon be donning the Heat uni for the last time. read more
I visited AAA around July 2017 to see G Dragon for his Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour. He's a Korean singer from the band BigBang for those who don't know. The concert was so much fun!!! I think I was in line for less than 30 minutes. The employees were extremely helpful and nice, also very organized. The arena is super nice, and clean inside. We went to eat right before the concert so I didn't try any food inside, but I heard it was good and very cheap. Maybe next time. ESPAÑOL Visité el AAA alrededor de julio de 2017 para ver a G Dragon en su Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour. El es un cantante coreano de la banda BigBang para aquellos que no lo saben. El concierto fue muy divertido!!! Creo que estuve en línea por menos de 30 minutos. Los empleados fueron extremadamente serviciales y amables, también muy organizados. La arena es super bonita, y limpia por dentro. Fuimos a comer justo antes del concierto, así que no probé ninguna comida adentro, pero escuché que era buena y muy barata. Quizás la próxima vez. read more
This is a very nice, organized, and clean arena! I was very impressed with the signs throughout the lobby area that show the length of the line + wait time for restrooms, snack bars, etc. VERY COOL! Every place should have this, including airports lol! How neat :) Anyways, I was able to get froyo, hubby got his beer and hot dog and we sat and watched a wonderful + entertaining game. Miami Heat fans are fun and while we are WARRIOR fans forever ever ever (#Dubnation)...we enjoyed this game and arena! read more
Came to this venue to see Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias. I have to say that for a venue in the heart of Miami, it is quite organized. It was easy to find our gate and seats, and there is a million and a half of shops to get food and booze. Here are plenty of restrooms and the one I made use of was pretty clean. Parking is probably the most difficult part of it. If you park at the venue can be quite expensive $45 that I saw. There are plenty of lots around the area. Price ranges from $45 (across the street) to $10 (about 1/2 mile away. We parked a block away for $15, which was very good considering. Now that I know all this. Wont feel intimidated to come here for another event in the future. read more
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How early on game day can you go parking at the FTX Arena I have a gold parking pass?
I think you should be good showing up an hour early maybe an hour and a half.
What time can u enter stadium to watch team practice tried calling American Airlines arena but not working so?
90 minutes before tipoff
Are all local restaurants like Pincho Factory open for concerts or just for Heat games?
I have noticed it open during concerts as well
HI! Does anyone know which entrance is generally used if you have general admission/floor tickets for a concert? Thanks in advance!
Hi there! You would want to try to get a parking pass for the Blue parking garage to have the best access and entrance. Stubhub usually has them for sale. Enjoy your concert!
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