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

I've been to many earthquakes games over the last ten years. I also watch almost every game on tv…read more It's the local professional soccer team in the Bay Area. They are one of the original mls teams from the beginning in the 90s. Chris Wondolowski is the legendary local player. The stadium is open and modern with food trucks, open air bar and a great atmosphere. The fans are passionate and make the environment fun. It's a family friendly environment. Tickets are reasonable for sports games. The reason I give 3 stars is because the owners and management have turned this team into one of the worst in the league. The owners refuse to keep up with investment in players like other teams. It makes being a supportive fan very difficult. The good news is that they recently fired the awful general manager and things will hopefully improve.

The San Jose Earthquakes are one of the original nine MLS members that began play in 1996. Over…read morethat time, the Quakes have qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs nine times and won two of them (2001 and 2003). In addition to those two championships, the team was very successful in the early 2000s, making the playoffs five straight years from 2001 to 2005. Probably the most well-known person to play for the Quakes is retired American soccer star Landon Donovan. The MLS MVP award is named after him after all. Donovan won a record six MLS Cups during his playing career. He was a member of both the 2001 and 2003 San Jose championship teams. While he was the team's top goalscorer in 2003 (12 goals), Salvadoran striker Ronald Cerritos was actually the team's top scorer in 2001 (11 goals). In 2001, Quakes coach Frank Yallop was named MLS Coach of the Year and players Jeff Agoos and Troy Dayak won the Defender of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year awards, respectively. In 2003, Quakes goalkeeper Pat Onstad was the league's Goalkeeper of the Year. Due to a combination of stadium, ownership, trademark, and other related issues, the San Jose Earthquakes were inactive for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. The team really hasn't been the same since, failing to qualify for the playoffs most years. Over the past decade, San Jose has routinely finished sixth or worst in the Western Conference. On the bright side, the Earthquakes are one of only a handful of MLS teams to win the MLS Cup multiple times. They've also won the Supporters' Shield twice for having the best regular season record in 2005 and 2012. San Jose is currently led by All-Star veteran forward Chris Wondolowski whose present stint with the team began in 2009. Wondolowski led the league in scoring two times (2010, 2012) and was MVP in 2012. He is, by far, the franchise's all-time leader in games played and goals scored. His records would be even greater if his stats from his time with the Houston Dynamo (2006-2009) somehow counted, but that is another story.

Ticket SCAM alert!!…read more Bought tickets through the Barracuda website that uses Ticketmaster. Then Ticketmaster used 3rd party for resale. Tickets wont get transferred to you! I lost out on my money and now i have to dispute this with my bank. SJ Barracuda will not be able to support you. Their advice? Call the box office next time and dont buy tickets on their website. It's 2026 and we still have to deal with this garbage. And they wonder why fans dont come to their games.....

I LOVE the Barracudas games. The themed weekend events are so much fun and the weeknight events are…read moremellow with the same amount of excitement. I was impressed with their sales theme who gifted me 4 tickets as I am researching season passes. I wish the cost of food & drinks weren't twice as expensive as the out world and it is all unhealthy foods. I do appreciate that you can bring in your own water bottle & snacks. The fresh fruit and veggies were a hit with my kiddos! I did buy popcorn and regretted it, super salty. I hope to attend more games in the upcoming seasons!

We attended training camp today and went to guest services to locate a brick we purchased at levi…read morestadium. We asked guest services to help us locate it to which they said they couldnt and we just had to search so go do that. When we did security told us we couldnt. After a great day and travelling all way from Scotland to see it this very much spoiled the day for us.

Bang Bang Niner Gang!…read more Been a fan since forever. Most always a solid product put forth. Props to Eddie D. for bankrolling some phenomenal years. Bill Walsh was in my opinion the best head coach ever in the NFL! It's been a while since the last bb Super Bowl trophy. I remain faithful that another will come our way bb soon.

Amazing experience at the San Jose Giant's game! The seats are close and the players throw the ball…read moreto the crowd ALL the time!! This is a great spit for family night. There were so many activities for kids and adults to join in on. So if you haven't caught a San Jose Giant game, it's a must!!

I went to my first Giants Game in San Jose location today. The team was playing against Stockton…read more I had a ribs dinner while I watch the game starting. The ribs weren't too bad, but I had to eat it with the BBQ sauce otherwise it was a bit dry. Overall, I had a good experience watching the game and mingling with my friends.

"Hey Ref! How'd you miss that call? Are you blind?!!"…read more I imagine the eyesight of most officials in the National Football League (NFL) is pretty keen. To compare the way they must use their eyes on the job to the way football fans see the game from the stands or on the television really isn't too fair. NFL officials have a tough job. Not only must they monitor the actions on the playing field, but they've got to memorize a book of rules and they've got to put up with all those distractions on the sidelines. What distractions you ask? Oh, please (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=YYL9assYSep9wWd-CwaYNA)!! Have you ever gone to a football game and just as a play ends your friend whips out the binoculars and scans the field? What do you think he's really looking at? Chances are this is it (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=01PtTxehASWD4Kk90dReYA). The 32 women who make up the annual San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleading squad are often more entertaining than the football team itself especially in more recent years. The 49ers Gold Rush debuted in 1983 and over the years have earned the recognition as arguably, "the finest dance team in the NFL." In addition to being the official cheerleaders for the pro football team the women serve as ambassadors for the team making appearances at charity events, fundraisers and community events. Most of the members of the squad are between the ages of 18 and 28, and all have extensive backgrounds in dance. While many members of the current squad are full-time students a high number are working class people just like you and me from a diverse group of professions who just enjoy dancing in their spare time and occasionally being in the spotlight. During each home game the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush members are easily accessible to football fans regardless of team affiliation. Whether you are a 49ers fan or not, everybody enjoys taking a photo with a professional cheerleader (http://static4.px.yelp.com/photo/7FiZOAUrxwazz0JH1ZEbPQ/l). The squad is available throughout the venue to sign autographs (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=_wkBb8dsQ0FymAsobOiCoQ), pose for photos (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=cTcfwZUEUrDWVeImb6mmPA and http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=PXCgdIoC1qR4wKAE_yiQPw) or just to demonstrate their fine dancing skills (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=XuMnd_-qKGJhm28BQZXZaw and http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=3Hv5ItukMoGRWDBDAQQR3Q). It certainly makes coming out to the games early so much more fun. The squad usually performs (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=F54ZFXWkgEOESLBmKOUr5A) just prior to the player introductions, then again in the closing minutes of one or two quarters. During the game the group breaks up into four separate lines and rotates around the sidelines dancing and cheering for their favorite team. So before you yell at an NFL referee during a game, please think about his difficult task of watching the action on the field or off the field (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z3-ByPPPv16H8XkxA3Xoag?select=VLSBqUH5buRSMHKMaHce5w).

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.

This sh!t is fun and cheap. Better hide all those 2 for one coupons from me. Click on the Stockton…read moreRecord photos of the Lightning. You can usually find deals there. Beer is way to pricey though.. Other teams arena are half the price.. Who they think we are watching the Raiders.. AT least you can tail gate there. I would tail gate at that park by there but its so ghetto. I'm already pushing it by parking by there just to save a buck & not pay for parking.. I am just waiting for my window to get busted.

I can't say enough great things about the SAP Center and the San Jose Sharks experience. Every time…read moreI come here, it's consistently top tier. The lounge area really stands out. It is always clean, well kept, and comfortable. The bathroom lines are short even during busy times and the bathrooms themselves are very clean. That alone makes a big difference during games. The food in the lounge is also excellent. The hand carved pastrami is fantastic and something I look forward to every visit. Huge shoutout to Patrick Lockwood who is an incredible Sharks365 rep. He goes above and beyond every time, is always responsive, and makes sure all of your questions are answered. You can tell he genuinely cares about creating a great experience. Also want to recognize Nick in Section 114. He is always kind, welcoming, and brings great energy to the game. He does an awesome job getting fans hyped and makes the section even more fun. Overall, an amazing experience every time. Clean lounge, great food, great people, and an easy 5 stars.

$16.49 for a Coors Light!?! I feel like a SAP for ordering one…read more They need to make getting drunk easier considering fans need to forget their lack of championships, underwhelming playoff runs, aging roster, inconsistent goaltenders, and crucial chokes. Watching their third consecutive loss and 11th in the past 13 games, $20 beers aint gonna help the declining attendance. Goofy from Disney on Ice scored more goals.

These Girls Fucking ROCK!…read more Be sure to check them out in San Jose! The are finally in the South Bay, and at a bigger and better venue than in Oakland! September 8th at the San Jose Civic Auditorium...