If there's a show you want to see then go see it. ...

If there's a show you want to see then go see it. It's not the show's fault. It's the arena. First you have to get through the downtown traffic. Then you have to find a parking garage. That's the trick really. They only have one entrance to this thing so no matter where you're sitting you have to walk all the way around it. Even if you picked seats at the entrance, that's because you approach the backside of the building from the street and they force you to walk around it past all the shops to get to the front. So if you want to save some time walking around downtown streets, and most parents with small children do, find a close parking garage and pay a premium. Your arms, if you have a toddler, will thank you. It's not over once you get in. The seating is extremely uncomfortable for an adult. I'm 5 foot 6 and I couldn't sit in my seat with legs straight. Not joking. Sitting in row A, second level. I was a pretzel and walked out of there hurting. We went to see a monster truck show and they were struggling with the damn place too. They had semi trucks parked in the street and there's only one way to get into the arena so there was always a bottleneck at the entrance to get onto the track. I could tell they weren't liking the place. Personally, I think this place horrible. Everyone would have a much easier time and better experience at the old arena but since there's a contract to not run anything over there, this is the only place in town for your traveling shows. So if there's a show you want to go see, go see it. You'll like the show but you've been warned about the arena experience. My wife is 5 foot, look at her knees. I hate to sound negative but I really hate this place. We look at where else we can watch shows trying to avoid Golden 1 Center but sometimes it's the only place that works out. We've gone to stockton arena for "on ice" shows. San jose and Oakland for concerts. Anything to try and avoid Golden 1 center.