Love watching the Fresno Monsters at Selland! Great venue, fun team to watch! Zeke is a blast…read more Awesome to support our local hocky team!!! Let's goooo!

My kids and I had a blast at our very first Sabercats game! My homegirl knows the cheer captain…read moreand scored some awesome tickets. I had no idea what to expect since I had never witnessed arena football. The pyrotechnics were both scary and awesome! I am still confused as to why I did not see an actual Sabercat mascot, but the dude on the motorcycle was interesting. Mad love to the Saberkittens for putting on an awesome show. I love their spirit! I will definitely return sometime, and take advantage of the 4 pack deal. $50 gets you four tickets, hot dogs, sodas, and chips. Support your local sports teams!

I love food, but I love music and sports even more, which helps to explain why I enjoy seeing the…read moreSaberCats play. Their games feature both and then some. HP Pavilion (7:30 p.m.): My dad and I went to the game on Saturday (San Jose played the Utah Blaze). It was at least the 6th SaberCats game that I've been to. As usual, we saved money by parking nearby (it's interesting how many houses are just across the street from HP Pavilion- a house a block away is now up for sale). When we arrived, my dad let himself be frisked. It was comical (he just walked over to one of the guys and raised his arms- I briefly wondered if he had done something in the past that I was unaware of). I had about as many items on me, but just walked right up to the doors. The edges of the main stairs currently feature some cool images of the San Jose Sharks (it's sad that they just got eliminated from the playoffs). We had great seats (we were 10 rows back, and were only blocked off from seeing kicks go through the left uprights), and our tickets were just $9 each (my dad took advantage of a promotion). The guy to my left was annoying (he went to the game with his dad too, and I wish his dad had been sitting next to me). He had some booming claps (he almost made me go deaf), and he was too wound up early on (he clapped over every little thing). Only 2 vendors were around (I'm glad that we weren't hungry- only a few kiosks were open too). One sold cotton candy, and the other sold Dippin' Dots (Banana; Chocolate; Rainbow). I was tempted to buy some, but didn't. The woman who sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" was pretty fine. She also had a beautiful voice (I actually noticed). T&A: "Stop teasing me!" (what a guy behind us kept saying to the young woman who goes out on the field to signal the beginning and end of commercial breaks). The woman is "too skinny" for my dad's taste, and I think the woman the current one replaced was hotter. It's cute, though, the way the new woman dances. You can tell that she has a lot of fun during games (the other woman was more serious). The SaberKittens were also standing very close to us, but I didn't actually look at them much. With a few exceptions, the women aren't that hot this year. The Kiss Cam action kind of sucked. Too many old couples were featured, and this one guy was clueless as to what he was supposed to do until the camera started to cut away. A ton of penalties were called. This guy and his sons couldn't make up their minds: "Hey refs! You suck!" "Hey refs! You're great!" o_O A Utah wide receiver made a "flying catch over the boards," and another one went over the boards a few minutes later. It was also memorable when San Jose defensive back Clevan Thomas made a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. The SaberCats normally draw over 10,000 fans (the attendance on Saturday was 8,438). Still, it often got very loud inside. Some fans also did some crazy dances. A few guys even took off their shirts ("No, no. Put your shirts back on. Please."). I kind of agree with another reviewer ("no more cowbell!"). I'm used to it, but some fans bring cowbells and ring them too fuc---- much. You might think that you're at a farm. Free!: The SaberCats have always treated their fans well. This is what was given away during the game: -3 footballs (fans get to keep balls that wind up in the stands). A guy at the end of our row caught the ball that was thrown away at the end of the game. -A whole row got Lillie Mae's "famous" BBQ sauce. -Another row got Buffalo Wild Wings (I think this occurred when a guy threw a football between the uprights- he had 2 tries, but was good in his 1st attempt). -Another row got Round Table Pizza. -Yet another got In-N-Out food (in most cases, vouchers are given out only). The crowd went crazy, by the way, when the logo was flashed. -As usual, some T-shirts were shot or launched into the stands. -5,000 fans got a Program/Green Night Reusable Shopping Bag (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/san-jose-sabercats-san-jose?select=1VBDoLhLt0EYFkHTGFJitQ#yAaOuPNkLRMGMNuEwLf6oQ). Some pictures from 3 fans that were posted online during the game were shown on the scoreboard. I think the last fan won a spa treatment. Halftime: 4 teams of 7-year-olds played flag football. The action was hard to follow (the announcer had to keep turning his attention from one side of the field to the other), but kind of exciting. Only 1 girl played, but she actually scored a touchdown. :) http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=540: The SaberCats almost gave me a heart attack (the game was finally decided with 11 seconds left to play, and San Jose only scored on 4 of their 9 possessions- this is pitiful for an Arena Football team), but they beat the Blaze 35-34. My dad and I had a lot of fun. Win or lose, there's nothing like seeing the SaberCats play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98W9QuMq-2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB2vMwvqIyk

NBA level basketball in our home downtown! I finally went to a game when my daughter got some free…read moretickets. I was blown away! This is NBA basketball! Stockton, you need to support this team. Go To a game and you will love it. I attended the last 4 games and just bought season tickets. Next season, come out. Bring your family and enjoy NBA basketball in the 209!

The Stockton Kings are the Sacramento Kings' NBA G League affiliate. Like other G League teams,…read morethey've been affiliates for a number of NBA teams since their inception (2008), but became exclusive to Sacramento in 2018, concurrent with the team's move to Stockton, California, roughly an hour's drive south of Sacramento. The Sacramento Kings purchased the franchise in 2016. The Stockton Kings' first season was 2018-19. For the first ten years of the team's existence (2008-2018), they were known as the Reno Bighorns and were based in Reno, Nevada: https://www.yelp.com/biz/reno-bighorns-reno-2. The Kings have qualified for the G League playoffs six times in their 12-year history. Not bad. In 2018, they finished 1st in the Pacific Division during the regular season and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals where they lost to the South Bay Lakers. They've since finished either in 1st or 2nd place in the Pacific. When the NBA negotiated a deal with Gatorade to become the league sponsor beginning with the 2017-18 season, the Kings (then Bighorns) rebranded concurrently. They changed their colors from green, tan, and blue to purple, gray, and black, consistent with the Sacramento Kings' colors. The Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Indiana Pacers affiliate) did the same thing that year. The team plays in Stockton Arena in downtown Stockton next to McLeod Lake. With a seating capacity of 11,193 for Kings games, the Arena is one of the G League's bigger venues. Only a handful of G League sites can hold over 10k. Notable players who've suited up for the Bighorns/Kings include Keyon Dooling, Sundiata Gaines, Harry Giles, 2014 and 2019 NBA champion and 2009 NCAA champion Danny Green, 2019 NCAA champion Kyle Guy, former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Gani Lawal, 2019 NBA champion Jeremy Lin, Gary Neal, Steve Novak, Bobby Simmons, DJ Strawberry, Garrett Temple, and Hassan Whiteside. Coaching veteran Eric Musselman coached the team during the 2010-11 season.

Stockton has been my home for live hockey for a long time now. They are home to a minor league…read morehockey team currently known as the Stockton Heat Hockey Club, although I remember them often as the Stockton Thunder. They play their games at the Stockton Arena in downtown with a large parking garage attached to the arena for easy access. This place is just fun. I am a hockey fan, so I enjoy the action on the ice. You can get really close to the action at a fairly low price here, although I prefer sitting a bit higher to see the whole rink. Tickets are fairly reasonable here, especially if you get packages. I can often walk up to the window right before a game and get good seats. Fan experiences here are really great. They have many theme nights including the famous Teddy Bear Toss and other fun promotions. The place is family friendly with lots of children in attendance and a good atmosphere, although fights on the ice are common and encouraged by the fans. Concessions can get a little pricy though. The Stockton Heat manage to create a great product year after year independent of the team's ability. I have seen them in bad years and in good, and minor league teams always suffer since the good players move up fast. Fortunately, I nearly always have a great time, and even a loss is somehow a win.

I loved watching games at Stockton Arena when the Thunder played in the building, but I love the…read moreHeat even more! I live closer to San Jose and should be a Barracuda fan, but I've already become attached to this team! This is fantastic hockey at a fantastic price. If I lived closer to Stockton I'd get season tickets. Every fan, vendor, player, and arena staff that I've met is friendly and interested in the team and the sport. These guys are moving up and down from the NHL, so this is legit hockey. There's so much talent and so many opportunities to see some of the great hockey players of today and tomorrow. There are lots of activities throughout the season, and lots of player interaction with the fans! P.S. try the hot chocolate at the stand by aisle E

The Santa Cruz Warriors are one of the NBA G League's most accomplished teams, having made four…read moreFinals appearances and winning two championships since joining the league in 2006. They won the championship in 2007, when the league was known as the D-League, and they won again in 2015. To date, only the Rio Grande Valley Vipers have more titles (3). The Santa Cruz Warriors used to be the Dakota Wizards of Bismarck, North Dakota (1995-2012). As the Wizards, the team played in the IBA (International Basketball Association) and the CBA (Continental Basketball Association) before starting D-League play in the 2006-07 season. 2006 was a year of great expansion for the league as the Warriors were one of seven new teams added to the D-League. The Golden State Warriors purchased the Dakota Wizards in 2011. The Dakota Wizards began play as the Santa Cruz Warriors beginning with the 2012-13 season. They play in Kaiser Permanente Arena, one of the smaller venues in the league with a seating capacity of only 2,505. Kaiser Permanente Arena was specially built for the Santa Cruz Warriors. It opened in late 2012 and also serves as home to the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs men's and women's basketball teams. It's located on the Santa Cruz Riverwalk, just south of downtown and about a 1.5-hour drive from the Golden State Warriors' Chase Center in San Francisco. As the Santa Cruz Warriors, the team has made the G League playoffs five out of eight years with three consecutive Finals appearances coming in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The franchise has rostered many notable players over the years. Joe Alexander, Kent Bazemore, DeMarre Carroll, 2018 and 2020 NBA champion Quinn Cook, Javaris Crittenton, two-time G League All-Star Seth Curry, Dewayne Dedmon, 2015 NBA champion Justin Holiday, 2017 and 2018 NBA champion Kevon Looney, 2015 and 2017 NBA champion James Michael McAdoo, and 2020 NBA All-Rookie First Teamer Kendrick Nunn are a handful of the team's recognizable names. Their second coach was Dave Joerger, best known for his days as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies (2013-16) and Sacramento Kings (2016-19). He was the coach of the 2007 D-League championship team.

First time to visit in Sept of 2021. Beautiful and amazing new gym, they made well done for the…read moreSanta Cruz Warriors. Being a dub nation's bay area fan since "We Believe" has made me feel very honored to be able to sit and see in person the beautiful works of this place. I loved walking into the gym to see how beautifully made the structure was. It definitely was impressive on the inside. Outside it is very noticeable but in a very tight spot where they built it. I never would expect them to place it in such a wierd angle where they chose to build this structure. Outside parking is EXTREMELY LIMITED‼‼ I repeat.. EXTREMELY LIMITED‼‼‼ U would have to find parking in residential areas or further out towards the beach and walk to the gym. It isn't such a bad walk but it's a few blocks away. For this small town with tight fits through out.. its not an extremely horrible walk. Especially if you are staying at a hotel near the boardwalk and can walk back to your hotel for a rest before walking back to the arena after intermission. Just be prepared. Thats the main key when arriving here.

The Valks are Everything and Ballhalla is a Vibe!…read more The most successful WNBA expansion team in history! This magical season has been Nothing But Net and so fantastically on point from the inception. From the selection of the first Black female GM in the W (Ohemaa Nayanin), to the selection of the first Asian American head coach (Natalie Nakase), The Golden State Valkyries (GSV), are showing up as the "upstarts that could", as they topple records and slay unexpected opponents in what is now considered the most amazing arena in The W, Ballhalla! There in Ballhalla the magic continues, as every home game has been played to sellout crowds of 18k+ roaring and adoring fans which are said to rival that of Dub Nation! Nakase has created a team that systematically picks apart opponents with what as now known as one of the top rated defenses in the league, and urges her very cohesive team, made up of primarily rookies and what were previous role players, to intuitively execute game plans with, at times, breathtaking precision. Now as the regular season moves toward its spectacular conclusion, GSV is poised to push further into history as the first expansion team to go to into the playoffs! When you go to Ballhalla, prepare yourself for the thrill of your basketball lifetime ... life is good in Ballhalla ... WELCOME TO THE W!

This team honestly sparked a whole new love for women's basketball in my daughters and I. My…read moredaughters got to run around on the actual arena floor and take part in a basketball clinic hosted by reps from the team. The clinic, to the lunch, and then theater seats with a perfect view...Chefs kiss! During the game, the arena was electric. I haven't felt that in any NBA game I've ever been to. You could feel the energy everywhere. It was LIT. I had heard of the Valks but didn't know much so we were excited upon arrival and left the stadium as brand-new fans!

4 starz for the look and feel of the complex...professional..gets you in the zone when it's game…read moretime ya diggg...sit back and enjoy a game or get ya stroll on...lots of room to walk or jog..yeah not to much shade...nothing a pop up canopy can't fix...parking IS tight at times "that's any ware, been to Frisco lately" lol..Overflow parking is a block away...Nice park, decent bathrooms...

I play in their softball league and it is the best even the fields are too! the Staff is nice and…read morehelpful and the snaks are delicious!!

Joined the US Baseball Academy spring camp organized by Team Ave this 2015 spring for my son. He…read morewas in the fielding, hitting, and pitching classes. The ONLY...I SAY AGAIN ONLY asset, in my opinion, worth the time and money was Coach Ramirez. Awesome coach. Awesome motivator. Worth every dime to have him as a coach. Luckly my son had his fielding and hitting sessions with Coach Ramirez. He learned a few things he didn't know. He's been playing 4 years. Sadly, the pitching class was not lead by Coach Ramirez. It was botched up. No purpose. On one day there was no coach to lead it. Another coach ran over to have the boys play catch. My son didn't learn anything. US Academy advertises experienced coaches but 2/3 of the coaches were high school baseball players. Ratio was 1 to 13 as opposed the advertised 1 to 5. Not worth it. Won't do it again unless they can duplicate Coach Ramirez and have him coach everything. You're better off hiring Coach Ramirez himself with the money you pay for the camp.

Coach Thomari and his group of coaches are awesome. All first class and definitely love coaching…read morethe game of baseball. Just the first week...but this is a great start. Mike