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 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.

They are not welcoming to other fans. Parking is also insanely high here. Wore a different Jersey…read moreand started receiving slurs.

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!

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.

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...

"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).

If you enjoy watching desperate men - and sometimes women - beat one another to a bloody vegetative…read morestate, you need not look further than your local boxing event. Fight Night at the Tank is largely a showcase of new local professional boxing talent getting their first big break in a big event setting. There are usually 5 or 6 bouts, mostly the lighter weights (fly, feather, welter, junior middle, middle), and they go between 4 and 10 rounds each. There is plenty of room to spread out since only about 3,000 are in attendance on any given night in the comfy confines of HP Pavilion. The mood inside HP on fight night is always one of electricity and excitement, as there is always the chance that someone will die. On this particular night (November 16), all the goombahs, bookies, pimps, tuffies and skinny white boys eagerly awaited Andre Ward, Olympic middleweight gold medalist, Greece '04, who beat the crap out of some unknown from Gary, Indiana. But it went all six rounds at least. Bout 5, the main event, matched a couple of washed up old school veterans against each other, for whatever reason. One was a tall lanky hispanic dude. The other was a scrappy scrawny cracker from Miami named Vitali Popitko who was balding and had a nice rose color to him. Although I worried that a strong wind would blow him over, I had to put my money on the Great White Hope, clearly the underdog. Well it just so happens that we would get our money's worth on this very special night as the two would pummel and beat each other merciless. The hispanic guy had blood gushing from his left eye and the Great White Hope must've had a busted rib or two cuz he went down on one knee in obvious pain five or six times. Great White battled courageously as the hispanic guy sucker punched him over and over working those busted ribs. In the end, the two old-timers battled Jake LaMotta style through 3 rounds of the 10 round bout, but Popitko succumbed to the agonizing pain of the busted ribs. Either that or he was a real big pussy cuz I didn't see him absorb that many square shots. In any case, Fight Night is just good, clean, wholesome, bloody, violent, fun for the whole family! Bring all the little goombahs!