This arena and I have a pretty long term relationship.Ive been to so many events here over the…read moreyears since they opened in 1993-I am pretty sure I went to a San Jose Sharks game that inaugural season back in 93 when I was a young 20 years old. Over the years I've seen multiple Sharks games-many concerts here,I've been to March Madness multiple times at this arena but my favorite events at this arena is probably the multiple times I watched UFC live at SAP Center,followed closely by the now defunct StrikeForce MMA fights that used to have shows at this great venue. Of course being that I live in the Sacramento area now as opposed when I lived in the East Bay,the trips take a bit more planning and usually involve an overnight stay at one of the many great hotels in the area but that doesn't actually make the events at this event any less fun,in fact it enhances them. One of the true beauties of this arena is the way the city has built up the area around the arena-just a short walk away there are a plethora of incredible restaurants and bars that are great to enjoy either before or after events depending on the day of the week-I will admit I may have had to carry the wifey out of the Old Wagon Saloon after indulging a bit too much after a great event at the Sap Center-my point being-so many great options in the area for entertainment both post and pre events at this arena. As with every arena,traffic and parking are quite the challenge here-there is onsite parking but it is extremely pricey-I always find using light rail to get in and out of events at this arena is still the best value in the game. Inside the arena,it's been very well maintained and is very modern for an arena that is almost 33 years old-bathrooms are super convenient and generally always clean. The staff have always been extremely helpful and were definitely helpful when I first learned about hockey etiquette-I will always appreciate them for that. Food at this stadium is plentiful-though there is still stadium pricing so that's to be expected-Beer pricing is nothing unique-very standard but they do have some cool options,my last trip I picked up a hockey stick that I could drink my beer out of-I love that thing. In closing-If you ever find yourself with an event that is going to take place at this arena-I would not hesitate to go to this arena and enjoy yourself-it's a world class venue and I'm sure you will have a great time.....even if the Sharks lose

Love how local SAP has become over the past few years with their food options. While they of course…read morehave the standard event food like popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, and chicken tenders, they also have a bunch of local businesses throughout the center. Some of my favorites are El Halal Amigos and Pana, and I also love seeing Nirvana Soul and Voyager there too. SAP is Conveniently located near downtown and the light rail and train station, so getting down here via public transit, or finding parking that isn't too expensive nearby is never too difficult of a problem. I've come here for concerts and sporting events, and am always glad to deal with the ease of coming here, vs having to go to the city.

Amazing stadium!…read more Great views from every seat ... large bar in the middle.. and plenty of food options. There are plenty of restrooms so hardly any wait... which is great for more drinking!! Lots of parking - but getting in and out can be very cumbersome. ALSO, if using ride share... there are ZERO signs on where to go, we had to keep asking the staff. They were very friendly in directing us to the pick up spot... but I think proper signage would be most helpful. Would I go back? Yes... go Earthquakes!!!

This place was awesome for my first time here and for my first San Jose Earthquakes game. There are…read moreconcession stands as well as food trucks here for food n drinks. But heads up if you need to use the restroom go before the intermission because like are super long and there's only 2 restrooms on each side. The food was a little pricey but not bad but this place is CARD ONLY and do NOT take cash. I would love to go here again for an event again or for another San Jose Earthquakes game. By the way we won the game!

I am quite surprised there's barely any reviews for the San Jose State Event Center. I have been…read moregoing to the San Jose Event Center for so many events for many years now including my own graduation there. Some of my favorite memories at the Event Center include watching Zedd, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson and even Onerepublic. Pretty much every event I have been to at the Event Center has been really great and so memorable. I love how intimate the Event Center is and it's easy to go from seats to the floor, effortlessly. But the downsides are the bathrooms which is not enough, dirty and the food options are terrible. I don't even remember what kind of food they offer there and the lines are always too long. I can't wait for my next event at the San Jose State Event Center.

An old venue that's long in the tooth. Bathrooms are far too few. This was at a sports event that…read morewas sparsely attended. I can see how it might be nice as a smaller concert venue. The folks at the box office and the ticket gate were super friendly and helpful. The security staff seemed lost and just shuffled around the venue with no apparent purpose. The food was limited to one little concession cart. It did the job but it's nothing of note.

Came by for a baseball game the other night and it was a decent experience. Street parking was…read morecomplimentary. There were paid lots nearby. Tickets were apparently complimentary from Rotten Robbies on Thursdays. A visit to the ticket office is required to redeem the voucher into a ticket to get in. There is a security check to get into the game. There were a few concession stands including burgers, garlic fries, chicken tenders and a huge BBQ stand. Apparently the BBQ ribs were tasty, albeit a gigantic portion perfect for sharing. There is assigned seating although most people seemed to have opted to spread out.

Go San Joe Giants! It's a nice old park with lots of charm. Good product on the field with plenty…read moreof between innings entertainment. Food is a bit pricey but there are some items worthy of the spend. Game prices are more affordable during the week with promotions. It's nice to see the up and coming players come through. There have been a notable number of future stars over the years. The first I remember was George Brett. Worthy of a top, or even season tickets if you have the time.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NORCAL DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP: PALO ALTO VS. JAMES LOGAN…read more I came here last Saturday to watch my alma mater James Logan High School play against Jeremy Lin's alma mater Palo Alto for the NorCal Division I Championship. The winner would represent Northern California to play in the California State Division I Championship this Friday night in Sacramento against the Southern California representative, which is Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Eastvale. The Leavey Center is a bigger version of a high school pavilion. It almost reminds me of old Harmon Gym at UC Berkeley with its intimate atmosphere for fans to watch basketball games. The Leavey Center is a good facility to host high school basketball championship games as last Saturday. There were four NorCal Championship games: Girls Division I, Boys Division I, Girls Open Division, and Boys Open Division. I only saw one game. The game itself was exciting. My high school was down by 13 points in the third quarter. Then it rallied to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The game eventually went to overtime. As a proud alum James Logan won. Now it's off to Sacramento for the California State Division I Championship. Go Colts!

Perfect place to watch Gonzaga dominate Santa Clara!!! Fans…read moreweren't too friendly to non-SCU fans. Oh well, we had a great time.

Home of the SJSU Spartans! Great venue to watch football or soccer. There is a parking garage…read moreacross the street, which is great. I attended the wine & beer tasting event. Tons of vineyards from Livermore wete there. Handful of local breweries that had IPAs, lagers , ciders, and hard seltzer s. Also had a Modelo/Corona booth. Tons of give aways from t-shirts, beads, sunglasses, make your own Keychain....had a blast. Plus, in the stadium they have vendors selling snacks & beer in stands!

I came here with some friends to watch my friend's son play football here. It was my first time…read moreattending a college football game. It was Spartan vs Broncos. San Jose State University versus Boise State University. We were lucky to get tickets from my friend's son. There were 21K+ people at the game. It was freezing cold. I am thankful I had a beanie and my Ugg boots and jacket to keep me warm. I also remembered to bring a seat cushion for my seat on the bleachers. Overall, I had a good experience watching a college football game for the first time. The only down side was the parking was full. My friend told me in time so I end up taking uber there instead so I don't have to worry about parking. Then finding the will call ticket was a challenge. I didn't know the will call tickets were right where the ticket booth was. They should add Will Call to the Ticket Booth sign. Just took some time to find the will call to get my ticket. Overall, if you come during the winter, make sure to dress warm and bring transparent bag. It's a good stadium to watch a football game.

I don't know why more events don't happen here and why more SC residents dont support their local…read morehigh school baseball games. Came here to catch a SCH game the other day and there was no one but family of the players here and mostly it was family and friends from the away team all the way from Aptos. This is such a great place and the stands are shaded, clean and plentiful. Its free too. Come out to a ball game people!! Bring your own snacks and drinks though.

This is part of the school system and not open to the public. Nice giant lit football field and…read moregreat place to get a run in.

This place was part of the Santa Clara school system. Mainly because Santa Clara High School were…read moreour cross town rivals. But it's still really creepy going here. I went when I was a teenager. I remember when Mary Quigley was found murdered her in 1977. Sorry but it still makes me feel uneasy.

It gets better every year! However, there was one surprise that I didn't appreciate not knowing…read moreahead of time. I wish the Sharks would communicate better regarding how they coordinate and lay out player autographs during both the early Sharks365 sessions and the subsequent General Admission autograph session. It helps with a game plan to help your kids get as many autographs as possible. The coordination of all three on-ice photo opportunities are very organized - a necessity when it's so crowded! All in all, so much to do! It was a blast! It was nice to see so many alumni at the Legends game, too!

I attended the 2019 Sharks Fanfest this past weekend. $24 for a family 4 pack which included free…read moreparking at SAP center on top of the other activities going on inside. Great price, even going to the movies with 4 people costs more than that! How could we say no??? Parking was well managed even with Santa Clara street being blocked off for an event. NOTE! SAP center changed their bag policy so we had to leave our purses/mini backpacks in the car. Their website is updated with what is acceptable. SAP center staff is always great at helping everyone and I love how personable they are. A pleasure to deal with! In the morning we were able to watch the players practice on the ice for about an hour. My son caught one of the practice pucks that flew over the glass which instantly made the ticket purchase worth it! There was a section to take a photo booth picture, pictures with sharkie, pictures on the ice, get your face painted, kids athletic area, and of course the meet the players/autographs. I wish that there was a published program that we could take that showed the times of all the events. Lines got long pretty quickly without us knowing what it was for. Prior to the event I guess there was an email that was sent out where you could reserve your time to take photos on the ice otherwise you wouldn't be able to do it. Kind of a bummer as the line didn't seem so long. My daughter had a stamp from doing the kids work out and a staff member let her line up to take a picture with the shark head but since the rest of our family didn't have a stamp we went back up to get one then found out we couldn't take a picture........ yet my daughter had no reservation and was able to line up so?? Aside from that (which wasn't a big deal) I think this was a great event to go to and definitely worth the price especially if you are a sharks fan. We were able to get super close to the players and it really was a great fan experience to be able to walk the SAP center so freely. If they could publish a schedule and maybe be more organized with the timing of things then that would improve it a bit. We will likely be back for the next one :).