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We went to the Yuengling Center for the World of Hans Zimmer concert, and overall, it was a great experience. Parking was easy to find, with clear directions specifically for concert parking. Once inside, we went through security and had our tickets scanned. Since it was our first time at the Yuengling Center, the staff was very helpful in guiding us to our seats. The concert itself was fantastic, the vibe was positive, and one could feel the energy of everyone enjoying the music. The only downside was that the center only served drinks, with no food options available, which was a bit disappointing. All in all, we had a wonderful time at the Yuengling Center and truly enjoyed the concert experience.
Went to the October London concert at the UCF Yuengling Center and it was the perfect place to host it. The size is surprisingly comfortable. We had floor seats but looked like every seat was a great seat. Parking was easy. The staff inside were super friendly. Especially the floor team. It feels like an older facility that could use some modernization. Especially the bathrooms. Otherwise, we had a good experience.
We've been to USF Yuengling Center quite a few times. First, for concerts, then for a comedian, then our boys graduated there, then most recent for the Hans Zimmer LIVE concert. It is staffed with friendly people, clean, organized, and great views from many angles. We love coming here as opposed to other arenas & stadiums because of those reasons. It doesn't hurt that it's close to home, too! The photos are from the most recent event we went to: The Hans Zimmer LIVE concert. One small things that could be improved, is parking for special events needs to be more specific. Many of us had no idea if we had to pay or not. We ended up paying, just in case.
Awesome mid-size arena for many of our local events. I regularly go here for USF basketball games and it's exactly what you'd expect. My only gripe is that they seem ill equipped to handle larger crowds, so cars end up backing up on Fowler Ave. Concessions a bit pricey, $10 for domestic beer, and often run out of programs (men's basketball).
Beat Dook and USF women took care of business. The yeungling center hosts other events than basketball games. The club area here is amazing and filled with popcorn, hotdogs and much more. Thanks for beating Duke & the free T Shirt
I have been here twice for concerts. The staff outside the stadium is always alert to direct the people to the correct gate. Inside I was surprised that the bathrooms were clean. The experience in the concerts is always amazing!
Better parking spaces where you don't have to pay after you have already purchased tickets for games . I got a cheeseburger tonight and walked all the way back to my seat and it was cold . The burger had taste but literally the bun was cold and the cheese of course wasn't melted . The actual patty wasn't hot either ! Concession stands need to do a bit better especially with the already high prices !
What a crappy arena. What we encountered were small, crowded corridors, poor line management for concessions and concert merchandise, terrible restroom layout, and frustrating signage when trying to find parking. Upon arrival, there were two lines of cars and the signs said to use both lines. The line on the right went into the parking lot at the front of the arena. The line on the left took you past the parking lot to a light where a sign said event parking with an arrow to the right. That was the last sign we saw and we ended up driving around campus and back towards the arena where we finally found parking that wasn't even clear it was for the event. What a negative arrival experience, plus we had a long ass walk in the 90+ degree heat. Luckily, we were delayed enough so there was no line to get in. We went through security and were on our way in. The sections were poorly labeled as we went in the entrance to our section and had to walk through about 5-6 sections to get to our seats. There was no clear walkway so we were walking down rows of seats. Sections are marked terribly and we found our seats, but many people throughout the show found they were in the wrong seats as others came to sit down. Annoying! The ushers were kind of useless with the amount of mistaken seats. All of the restrooms are on the ground level! This made it a challenge to try and use the facilities as we happened to be in a section that the only way back out was climbing up the stairs to the top, then going down the stairs to the bottom. Again, terrible planning by whoever built this place. The Ghost concert sounded great and it's the only reason it's 2 stars instead of 1 star. It's a small, intimate arena and probably good for a college like USF. It just lacked too much to be given a positive rating. As a venue for attending an event, I've been to way better places, including some High Schools that could teach this venue a thing or two.
First time coming here for a concert. Haven't been here since I graduated from USF, so it's been some time! Tauren Wells concert and we had front row and VIP access. Love me some Tauren and this facility made for a great place to have the concert. I've never been to an event where parking and entrance/exit ran so smooth! The staff is organized and friendly! Signage was clear to funds parking. Parking was via ParkWhiz, so you purchased online and show the QR code for scanning when entering the lot. Staff directed cars to the available spots. When we entered the center, staff was clear about the entrance process and in telling us what to do and where to go when we entered. Since we had VIP access, we had a meet and greet with Tauren before the concert. We were directed to get our lanyards and where we needed to go for the meet and greet. When the concert was over, exiting the parking lot was the most organized I've ever seen! They had traffic directed by staff that clearly helped to get everyone out in an orderly fashion. This also helped with how quickly the traffic was able to exit. I definitely think they could teach the city of Tampa and Bucs a few tips.
Came here for an HS graduation; ain't grandkids wonderful? Getting into the place was pretty simple; just turn off Fowler where it says "USF Yuengling Center." Then follow the thousands of traffic cones conveniently set up for "Event Parking." They even have signs so indicating, along with unfriendly "community service officers" to point in random directions. One we found our spots up in Section 213, which was an easy chore with all the clear signage. Then of course climb the steep stairs up the steep balconies and before you know it, you too will get a mild case of vertigo. So here we are having transformed this "center" from the "arena" it really is. One good thing about the is place is that the slightly overpriced snack bar was in operation. That way we can all live up to that old notion of "Go to a graduation, get a snow cone." I suppose it works just as well with popcorn or a corn dog too. There are sufficient restrooms and manners of egress to keep the flow moving in here. It seems as though they have a well-tuned AC system too. It was hot outside but you'd never know it in here. Would I come back here for a basketball game, you ask? Personally, I could care less about USF. I could also care less about basketball. Nothing wrong with either of those two most American phenomena, I suppose; just nothing that draws me either. As a result of the Eldest Granddaughter Unit finishing her (secondary) academic career...eh: beats sitting in an open air stadium. "Horns Up!"
There is plenty of parking around for this venue. And it's not as big as other venues around the country. We were happy to be back to be at a live concert after over two years, but the acoustics is not great.
As a concert venue this place was awesome! Saw Ghost here and they were fantastic as always. The upper seats were pretty uncomfortable but it's meant for college students to watch basketball games so you shouldn't expect luxury. Acoustics were great and lighting was phenomenal. I'd come back here in a heartbeat.
This is a large complex on the USF campus used for basketball and special events, especially today's Graduation for my grandson Conner! They did charge $15 for parking, even to the graduating students who drove themselves in today. Security lines are appreciated at such venues but some staff members need more training on how to handle the public. Inside facilities and snack stands to replenish what had to be thrown away at security point. read more
This place is huge! It's located on the campus of the University of South Florida (in Tampa) Florida. It is home to the college men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. In addition, the Center is a multi-purpose facility that hosts over 300 events each year, including sporting events, concerts, family shows and more. We came here for a grandson's high school graduation. It was at 8:00 am, but cars lined up much earlier to get the graduates here in time and to get better seats. They were hosting several high school graduations in one day -- back to back. The acoustics were fine plus they have big screens in a couple locations to see the stage area. Seats were plastic in tiered rows. Not that comfortable, but okay. It's not very accessible nor handicapped friendly. If you have any problems walking, the aisles to the seats had lots of steps and were steep. I was surprised that they charged everyone $15 for self parking. No outside food and drink were allowed. And they make you go through metal detectors and search all bags. The concessions were over priced. And are cashless. Still it was nice to attended a happy celebration here. The school did a good job recognizing all the excelling students. And because the venue was so large, there were no restrictions on the number of family attendees. read more
Went for an event where I needed accessibility access they had handicap parking right outside of gate C where we entered and then made our way to gate A where they checked in equipment and had an usher escort with wheel chair to seating area Very kind not chaotic quick and easy entry read more
1 year ago
We went to the Yuengling Center for the World of Hans Zimmer concert, and overall, it was a great experience. Parking was easy to find, with clear directions specifically for concert parking. Once inside, we went through security and had our tickets scanned. Since it was our first time at the Yuengling Center, the staff was very helpful in guiding us to our seats. The concert itself was fantastic, the vibe was positive, and one could feel the energy of everyone enjoying the music. The only downside was that the center only served drinks, with no food options available, which was a bit disappointing. All in all, we had a wonderful time at the Yuengling Center and truly enjoyed the concert experience. read more
6 months ago
Went to the October London concert at the UCF Yuengling Center and it was the perfect place to host it. The size is surprisingly comfortable. We had floor seats but looked like every seat was a great seat. Parking was easy. The staff inside were super friendly. Especially the floor team. It feels like an older facility that could use some modernization. Especially the bathrooms. Otherwise, we had a good experience. read more
1 year ago
We've been to USF Yuengling Center quite a few times. First, for concerts, then for a comedian, then our boys graduated there, then most recent for the Hans Zimmer LIVE concert. It is staffed with friendly people, clean, organized, and great views from many angles. We love coming here as opposed to other arenas & stadiums because of those reasons. It doesn't hurt that it's close to home, too! The photos are from the most recent event we went to: The Hans Zimmer LIVE concert. One small things that could be improved, is parking for special events needs to be more specific. Many of us had no idea if we had to pay or not. We ended up paying, just in case. read more
Awesome mid-size arena for many of our local events. I regularly go here for USF basketball games and it's exactly what you'd expect. My only gripe is that they seem ill equipped to handle larger crowds, so cars end up backing up on Fowler Ave. Concessions a bit pricey, $10 for domestic beer, and often run out of programs (men's basketball). read more
11 months ago
Beat Dook and USF women took care of business. The yeungling center hosts other events than basketball games. The club area here is amazing and filled with popcorn, hotdogs and much more. Thanks for beating Duke & the free T Shirt read more
1 year ago
I have been here twice for concerts. The staff outside the stadium is always alert to direct the people to the correct gate. Inside I was surprised that the bathrooms were clean. The experience in the concerts is always amazing! read more
5 months ago
7 months ago
Vi el concierto del Cubatonazo y me gustó muchísimo ma experiencia !! Bonito lugar y cómodo read more
2 years ago
Better parking spaces where you don't have to pay after you have already purchased tickets for games . I got a cheeseburger tonight and walked all the way back to my seat and it was cold . The burger had taste but literally the bun was cold and the cheese of course wasn't melted . The actual patty wasn't hot either ! Concession stands need to do a bit better especially with the already high prices ! read more
What a crappy arena. What we encountered were small, crowded corridors, poor line management for concessions and concert merchandise, terrible restroom layout, and frustrating signage when trying to find parking. Upon arrival, there were two lines of cars and the signs said to use both lines. The line on the right went into the parking lot at the front of the arena. The line on the left took you past the parking lot to a light where a sign said event parking with an arrow to the right. That was the last sign we saw and we ended up driving around campus and back towards the arena where we finally found parking that wasn't even clear it was for the event. What a negative arrival experience, plus we had a long ass walk in the 90+ degree heat. Luckily, we were delayed enough so there was no line to get in. We went through security and were on our way in. The sections were poorly labeled as we went in the entrance to our section and had to walk through about 5-6 sections to get to our seats. There was no clear walkway so we were walking down rows of seats. Sections are marked terribly and we found our seats, but many people throughout the show found they were in the wrong seats as others came to sit down. Annoying! The ushers were kind of useless with the amount of mistaken seats. All of the restrooms are on the ground level! This made it a challenge to try and use the facilities as we happened to be in a section that the only way back out was climbing up the stairs to the top, then going down the stairs to the bottom. Again, terrible planning by whoever built this place. The Ghost concert sounded great and it's the only reason it's 2 stars instead of 1 star. It's a small, intimate arena and probably good for a college like USF. It just lacked too much to be given a positive rating. As a venue for attending an event, I've been to way better places, including some High Schools that could teach this venue a thing or two. read more
4 years ago
First time coming here for a concert. Haven't been here since I graduated from USF, so it's been some time! Tauren Wells concert and we had front row and VIP access. Love me some Tauren and this facility made for a great place to have the concert. I've never been to an event where parking and entrance/exit ran so smooth! The staff is organized and friendly! Signage was clear to funds parking. Parking was via ParkWhiz, so you purchased online and show the QR code for scanning when entering the lot. Staff directed cars to the available spots. When we entered the center, staff was clear about the entrance process and in telling us what to do and where to go when we entered. Since we had VIP access, we had a meet and greet with Tauren before the concert. We were directed to get our lanyards and where we needed to go for the meet and greet. When the concert was over, exiting the parking lot was the most organized I've ever seen! They had traffic directed by staff that clearly helped to get everyone out in an orderly fashion. This also helped with how quickly the traffic was able to exit. I definitely think they could teach the city of Tampa and Bucs a few tips. read more
3 years ago
Came here for an HS graduation; ain't grandkids wonderful? Getting into the place was pretty simple; just turn off Fowler where it says "USF Yuengling Center." Then follow the thousands of traffic cones conveniently set up for "Event Parking." They even have signs so indicating, along with unfriendly "community service officers" to point in random directions. One we found our spots up in Section 213, which was an easy chore with all the clear signage. Then of course climb the steep stairs up the steep balconies and before you know it, you too will get a mild case of vertigo. So here we are having transformed this "center" from the "arena" it really is. One good thing about the is place is that the slightly overpriced snack bar was in operation. That way we can all live up to that old notion of "Go to a graduation, get a snow cone." I suppose it works just as well with popcorn or a corn dog too. There are sufficient restrooms and manners of egress to keep the flow moving in here. It seems as though they have a well-tuned AC system too. It was hot outside but you'd never know it in here. Would I come back here for a basketball game, you ask? Personally, I could care less about USF. I could also care less about basketball. Nothing wrong with either of those two most American phenomena, I suppose; just nothing that draws me either. As a result of the Eldest Granddaughter Unit finishing her (secondary) academic career...eh: beats sitting in an open air stadium. "Horns Up!" read more
As a concert venue this place was awesome! Saw Ghost here and they were fantastic as always. The upper seats were pretty uncomfortable but it's meant for college students to watch basketball games so you shouldn't expect luxury. Acoustics were great and lighting was phenomenal. I'd come back here in a heartbeat. read more
5 years ago
The process for letting people in for a kids cheerleading event was a joke. 20 min plus to get in. Arrived 30 min early and missed my child's performance. I have never seen such a poorly run venue Mr Vinick and USF should be ashamed of the facility and staff which runs it. This is a case study for sport management classes on how not to run a facility. read more
7 years ago
5 years ago
Came here to see Fluffy! Very clean arena and parking wasn't too bad! Wouldn't mind comeing back here to see another show or game! read more
Went there with my wife a another couple to see Zedd. First concert in Tampa so obviously first at Sun Dome. We found it easily and parked close to the dome. First, the bad. When we got in, realized I forgot my reading glasses. When I went to the door, they told me if I walked out, I couldn't get back in. Seriously? Have they ever heard of hand stamps? That's ridiculous. Thankfully it was only my reading glasses, no bid deal, but that was crazy. Now for the good. The place was clean and seating was awesome. Concessions were as expensive as you'd expect and even though the place was packed, it was easy to move through. The sound was amazing. Not too loud or too soft and no echo. The most amazing part was leaving. I'm used to being stuck in traffic for at least an hour (been in concerts in NY, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Nashville). They directed traffic wonderfully. Within 15 minutes we were on main road. Impressive. Great experience. Would want to attend a concert there again for sure. read more
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We attended the USF women's volleyball game against SMU at the fka Sun Dome. It was nice that the venue was sized appropriately for the event. Too bad the name was changed due to corporate sponsorship but we totally understand the concept. We loved fist bumping Rocky too! read more
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