Former Ecw arena is great. Prices for the bar good. Seems like a safe area too. Friendly staff.

ECW ECW ECWECW!! This is where it all began for a little corporation known as ECW in the mid 90s. I was a big ECW thin which stands for extreme championship wrestling this is where it all began. This is where they would wrestle it was all bingo hall the day titled the ECW arena. I unfortunately did not get to see any wrestling matches here since they've been closed for over 20 years however I was surprised to see that this venue is still up and running and still doing concerts and other events. So I was in Philadelphia being a big wrestling fan as I am I had to stop and see it read more

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I had never heard of this place prior to buying a Philly Beer Week Opening Tap ticket last week. Apparently it has existed for a while, so good for them. If you're coming from Center City, it's kind of in a weird location, but I guess that's what Uber is for. The building is essentially a dark box. I imagine cats would love it. I, being a human, wasn't totally enthralled personally. It could've used some lighting, for starters, but also it was too small for a large-scale event like OT. Fortunately they did have a little outdoor section too, so that helped with recharging in the light. Bathrooms were a-okay. I didn't buy food from them but apparently they sold expensive chips. No idea how parking is...just know it's in deep South Philly. TLDR: Dark, small, not my favorite event venue in Philly but not atrocious either. read more

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Was here for TNA last night with my friend and his brother we had a great time food was good drinks were good and the area even though being kinda small still had plenty of leg room and was very clean had a great time woudl definitely go back. read more

I went to watch an Eagles game at the bar of 2300 arena and had the best time. The staff and owner were extremely friendly and the food was exquisite. Definitely a place I will return to. There are many events coming out and I am sure I will purchase tickets to be This is a place you must experience read more

There is a man named Cory that can detect anything in a human being. He denied my friend after a $50 dollar ticket because it was raining and we were in a hustle, so Cory, somebody who can diagnose intoxication better than the police, kicked him out. It is a bush league promotion and you would be better served to sit underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge than come into contact with this venue. Save your money and steer clear. read more

Well, this was a new experience for me! I have never been to a live fight of any kind. A friend was celebrating her birthday and this was her choice of entertainment. Arena 2300 was hosting the Warrior Cup Mauy Thai fights and my friend's trainer and teammates were on the roster. The venue is in an industrial area but feels lively and well lit. There is plenty of parking. Inside, we bought tickets at the box office and proceeded to the inner room where the ring is located. This seems like a very organized and clean space. There were people here for this event of all ages, men and women. It is very comfortable and well maintained. I guess I was expecting something grittier, in a back alley...I don't know why? There is a full bar and lounge area apart from the ring, as well as food and beer. I thoroughly enjoyed my night at the fights and Arena 2300 was a great venue. read more

2300 - Sports Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Never in my life have I been to a venue that is this poorly managed. While the space itself is huge and clean, the staff and guards were clueless and disruptive. We saw a show here and all the seats were marked incorrectly, leading to mass confusion. For almost 90 minutes-up through the final ten minutes of the show-guards were shining flashlights and moving people around. We were told by venue staff before this show that we were in the right seats only to have guards come and try to move us in the final half hour. We paid theater pricing for a show and I missed a huge chunk because the people adjacent to us were in a shouting match with a guard trying to move them. The show should have been paused if this was their tactic. At no point did any venue staff seem in charge or to know what was going on. read more

Came here last weekend for a breakdance battle. The venue was very spacious, clean and lots of staff on hand. The ventilation was nice too cause it wasn't too hot in there (600 dancers). What wasn't the best though...were the restrooms. Apparently, they had a breakdown and the toilet couldn't flush. That was the entire weekend. Fortunately, I did not have to go the two days I was there but the smell was absolutely horrid. Also, you host a 10-hour event with tons of dancers who are going hard and you don't have a water fountain, charge $2 for a water bottle and don't allow drinks from outside? read more

Amazed what they've done with this place, and even more amazed at the future plans for it. This is definitely a religious shrine for wrestling fans. Had a blast during the day for an autograph / meet and greet event, and then they tore the house down with the matches that night. Already planning the next trip back. read more

2300 - Sports Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You gotta go. You'll never get to experience ECW or the Arena itself in it's original form. But, there's nothing wrong with big, clean bathrooms, good lighting and a more space ... I guess. Try Chikara to start, if you don't have another wrestling promotion on your radar. read more

2300 - Is there a mural in the ladies room too? It could be that the men's room wins out for decor for the first time ever. - Sports Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came for an event, but was impressed with the layout and the space! Security was nice enough and didn't make us throw out our food, just made us put it down near the door. The bathrooms are pretty huge so there was never a line, which was very surprising. Really cool designs and subway tiling on the walls near the bar. Although this wasn't a wrestling match, I think I got a good feel for what the space is like, and I'd come back to the venue for a beer or food festival for sure! read more

I was excited to see the drag queen Katya. The bar area was lovely and has a neat vibe. When we arrived into the seating for the venue, the numbering on the floor did not correspond with the numbers on our tickets. In fact, the row numbering reset in the middle. While the staff was supportive and did their best to seat us, the seating organization brought down what should have been a straightforward process. With that said, I cannot confirm that the seating problems were related to the venue rather than the show. It seemed to me that the ushers were employed by the venue and thus the venue should take responsibility for the seating. read more

A totally disorganized venue with inadequate and poorly-trained staff. There was no line control - the merch line, bar lines, and line to get inside the stage area all grouped together. There was total chaos in the stage area, with people sitting in whatever seats they could find. Why would you sell tickets with numbered seats if none of the seats have numbers, there are no employees to show you where to sit, and the employees don't even know which seats are the correct ones? Because staff had no idea where our seats were, my friends and I were moved THREE TIMES during Katya's 90 minute long show. None of this would have happened if staff was seating people before the start of the show, the way literally every other venue does. After we were kicked out of what we thought were our seats - we weren't reseated, just kicked out into the aisle DURING THE SHOW, and they didn't even wait until Katya went backstage for a costume change - one of my friends went to complain to a staff member to try to find our actual seats. The employee talked over her and told her to calm down when she was trying to explain that people were sitting in our seats and wouldn't move, and that most people in the audience appeared to be in the wrong seats. She missed a small chunk of the show because she had to argue with this guy just to get him to listen to her. A different employee finally came back with her to seat us, and this person sat us in the wrong seats. Half an hour later, about 2/3rds through the show, another staff member interrupted our viewing of the show to move us again. My friends and I paid professional theater prices and had a completely unprofessional, disorganized, and chaotic experience that made it really difficult to enjoy the show. I feel the need to reiterate we were moved THREE TIMES while Katya was performing. The staff was rude and had about as much idea where our seats were as we did. I doubt I'll come to another event at this venue, since this place doesn't even have the most basic measures of crowd control and the staff is completely unhelpful. read more

Beautiful space however organization of seating is dismal. Nearly everyone seems confused about where to sit and you're not adequately staffed to assist those who don't. 2/5 would attend an event here again. read more

Beautiful modern space, however the seating is a hot mess. There is no way on earth to figure out where you are supposed to sit. Same seat numbers in multiple rows of the same letter, not matched with the row across from it. They were still moving people around well into the show. I don't think I would go back here, way too stressful not knowing where your seat is. read more

OK let me preface this review by saying that I was here for my brother, it was what he wanted to do for his birthday, I do not spend my Saturdays frequenting wrestling matches. With that said, I may now be a fan, and not in the ironic hipster sense like one of my friends asked, in the "I found my inner nerd" sense. I got a little history lesson from my brother and apparently this arena used to be the old ECW arena, and some of the wrestlers we saw were former ECW guys. It was run down and kind of dumpy but set up just like I imagined it would be. Picture the ring in the middle with metal folding chairs surrounding it, just like in the movie The Wrestler. For $15 we sat in the second row and were able to high five the wrestlers' sweaty hands as they passed by. It was exciting and funny and awesome in general. Now here are the downsides: 1. The location is seriously sketchy, I would never go there without a group of guys. 2. The people that attend these events are downright creepy. I know what you're thinking, "duh you're at a wrestling match," but what my bro told me was if the arena isn't filled by the time the show starts they will let people in off the streets for free. The shows are taped because they actually go on tv, so they want it to look like there was a good turnout. 3. Lastly, it's really cool to see some of the flips off a rope and pile-drivers and close-lines, but sometimes when you're that close you see the really, really fake stuff and the mess ups, and the blood. And if you're unlucky enough, you'll get sweat and spittle on you. Overall, a smashing good time. The next show will be on my birthday in May and I know my brother is already planning to take me there. Woohoo! read more

I'm attending a dance show for Jason Douglas and although I understand that no outside food or drink is allowed, I'm a diabetic and had a drink in case my sugar dropped. I was told I don't make the rules by a security person. I understand that so I threw the drink away. When I went to purchase a 12 Oz can of soda it was $2.50! Come on now. Even with the sugar tax here in Philly, that is just ridiculous. Whoever owns this place should be ashamed of themselves. It's not that I can't afford it, it's that the price is just over the top. I do understand business operating costs and all that but still! What a disgrace. I paid it because I HAD to otherwise I would've told the nice young lady put it back just for the principle. read more

As a diehard wrestling fan for over 20 years, this is truly a Mecca for pro wrestling in Philadelphia..ever since 94 when ECW opened. And ECW left an impression that would forever make this building the place to be for independent pro wrestling events in the Philadelphia area. Was at a few ECW arena shows, and I gotta admit I wish I had went to more than I did in the day. The people were mostly passionate diehard wrestling fans with a little bit of trash mixed in (you'll find them anywhere not much you can do). Some crazy things have happened in this place. It might be in a run down area and all that stuff. But if your looking for a building to watch a wrestling show there is nothing more intimate or beautiful than going to a place that should fit 1000 people at most crammed into 3000 people like they had in the ECW heyday. Still many cool indy feds run here all the time. CZW (Shouldn't take your kid here. For those who enjoy blood and violence), ROH (For those who enjoy pure technical pro wrestling), and Chikara (Great for the kids, Lucha Libre orientated, high flying.). read more

The Premiere Place for your event. Boxing, Wrestling, MMA and much Much more. This truly is a One-Stop shop for any promoter. Top Notch and best in the business read more

What a difference from the old ECW days...the arena has been cleaned up nicely. Still hot inside, but at least there is more than one bathroom! read more

This place is legendary & is a staple to the wrestling days of the 1990's. This place was formerly known as Viking Hall but it was most famous as The ECW Arena. It is located in South Philadelphia & is under Interstate 95. The recent name of 2300 Arena is named after the buildings address. It was originally a freight warehouse in the 1970's & then when it was bought in the 1980's it became a venue for wrestling & other sorts of entertainment in the early 1990's. When ECW started doing shows here this venue & the promotion grew a big following. I have never seen a crowd more into the matches & more times than not the wrestlers & the match would end up in the crowd. The ECW promotion at one point started offering season passes to their events which was really cool. When ECW closed in 2001 this venue started hosting independent wrestling promotions & MMA events. They still host events such as those now but the ECW events were by far the biggest. I have not been here recently but the venue has undergone extensive remodeling. Overall the history of this place makes it interesting & I would definitely come watch an event here if I was in the area. read more

I was only here once with a friend that's a huge fan of independent wrestling. Not being a a huge wrestling fan, I was impressed. It's a dingy old warehouse in a not so great area, but as long as you're with a group of people, you won't notice. As for the venue itself, it's got a lot of history. Old banners from the ECW days. We paid $15 for second row seats. It was good that we got to sit so close, but if you're not into being involved in the even, I recommend sitting back a few rows. At the end of the ROH event we attended, there were two wrestlers who literally ended up in our row. It's a fun place if that's what you're into. I suggest eating beforehand and don't bother with the beer-it's not very good and there's no selection of food or drinks. read more

This was the biggest Rip off I ever attended, next to the 1st cheesesteak festival. My wife and I wasted $109! Never again. Between the confusing parking, the advertised free parking was us parking 3 blocks away on the street. The limited vip beer lines, no ice for the "box" wine and gimmick " jumbo" wings and unlimited fries. The unlimited fries they advertised were 1 order per person. This was advertised as jumbo wings. Each vendor gave a wing. Lines were so long that we literally got a total of 2 drinks a person in 2 hours. The only free beer was Miller you had to pay for the other beers.. Live entertainment consistent do f 2 DJ's and a guy dancing on the stage. It's pretty funny how they advertised this and what it was. Very disappointed. We could have had a nice dinner in South Philly with a bottle of decent wine and saved money. Never again! read more

I have been to arena 2300 couple times great venue convenient location not a bad seat in the house check it out you won't be disappointed

Was there for wing fest oct 2019 . Great time, great music, lots of wings! They help horrible. The people who worked there had no idea of anything to do with event Except to refer you to the event organizers which were few and the event organizers "a taste of your town" Did not know either. Questions were like where is the buy xtra wing ticket booths. Turns out only one which I had to find. Where are the eating competitions being held? The event was indoor and outdoor. No idea n wasn't on the time stated. As I am not a drinker. People were pissed that the free drinks included with the package you bought was keystone beer. Never mentioned anywhere! You had to buy the better beer and they were pre poured and warm when you got it. So to get a cold one u had to go inside wait in a 45 minute line to get a cold one. I mentioned this cause many many people we pissed. I, drinking soda was easy to get and was a cold can. One bouncer in particular I felt bullied by and I let it happen. I was excited and a non drinking small person with a question.. Since it is still bothering me I was told to write it. You are there to help us not to bully us. read more

NEVER COME TO THIS PLACE!!!! There was a match I saw there and the referees decided on the guy that was clearly the loser. I asked the front desk why the did that and she said and I quote "some of them are still in training and may not know what they're doing." PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY FOR FIGHT2WINPRO. read more

Just went to a comedy show Tuesday night 7/30 with my 20 yr old niece. Once we get in we try to find our seats which were extremely poorly labeled so everyone was having an issue, no ushers or security to assist anyone. So we find our seats settle in, I would say there was about 45 mins to an hour before the 75 min show begins. During this time there is plenty of opportunities to get everyone adjusted and organized everything is well lit and people were still getting drinks and using the restroom. So the show begins and about 20 mins into the entertainer's monologue a staff member approached my niece and I and tells us we're in the wrong seats. I show the employee our tickets that stated row 3 center seats 9/10 and my $142 receipt stating that we are in fact in the correct seat and point out the clearly labeled "10" that was spray painted on the ground next to us. She insists we're still in the wrong seats makes us both get up and sits a couple who's tickets stated seats 13/14 in our spots, all while the short performance was going on. She then takes us over to the left isle and tells us both to just walk up to the 3rd row and that's our seats. I insisted she take us over because those were left stage seats and not center. We walk to the 3rd row and people are sitting in their correct seats which she insists are ours. I ask that she takes us to someone that can help cause we're now missing out on a good portion of the show and bothering other people. When she takes us out to who I'm assuming was a supervisor he tells her to calm down and that she was mistaken we were in the correct seats. I asked her to take us back and tell the couple she made the mistake and get our seats back. When we arrived back at our original correct seats the gentleman that was seated in our spots said that he was not moving again and insisted he was in the correct seats. The young employee then asks us if we would like to remain there or come back to speak to the security guards again while she tries to straighten things out. At this point we have missed about a half hour of the show so I told her we would stay and wait for her to come back with security. My niece and I are left standing center row in the middle of the performance waiting for this to be resolved. My niece sits on the ground and I go back to see if I can find out where the young girl had gotten to since again we were left sitting in the row on the ground. The young employee was no where to be found so I asked the security guard who was the main person in charge. He points to a gentleman who was walking away and said "that's him there" I asked to speak to him and was told he would be back out. When the guy comes back out the security guard asked him if it was "OK to use a door stopper on the exit doors of the arena so people would stop walking out of them" ( which sounds illegal and like a fire hazard ) thank god the guy in charge said no. I get the gentleman's attention and explain my situation with his staff member making us leave our correct seats. Finally he is able to go back to our original seats and after a good bit of bickering with the couple that was wrongly placed there gets our seats back and walks away. At this point I get to watch the last 15 minutes of the show comfortably. All and all I paid $142 to watch 45 mins of the show. I work in the hospitality business, we have events at my property all the time and Ive never seen something this disorganized. No apology no "my bad" basically their staff messed up and I got nothing. This is the first time anything like this has happened to me and I would not recommend this place to anyone or want to go there again. read more