Party of 4 came here for a NY Islanders fan skate event…read more The good: Entry was complimentary for the 90-minute session, thanks to the Islanders. The ice was LOVELY, very smooth and MOSTLY level, though at the rounded corners it made a bit of a dip near the barriers. There was ample stadium seating for putting on/ removing skates and spectating. There were a few helpers on the ice to assist those that fell. The meh: Standing on a line that snaked from the entry level down the stairs and outside in the cold and wind. Skate rental and restrooms on a separate floor from the rink. The awkward: having to descend/ascend the stairs with skates on. People (both adults and children) crowded the entryway to the ice. Overall, it was a solid option for indoor/ temperature-controlled ice-skating.

I didn't end up using this facility since they no longer offer skate rentals during public…read moresessions, but the reception was very kind in explaining. Hopefully their website will be updated soon.

Went to a concert for Yoasobi last week and had a great time! Also got my seat upgraded from all…read morethe way to the top to the floor seats! soooo lucky!! I was lucky enough to get my large bag in, they do check all the bags, large and small. I recommend bringing less items. I was coming from work so I had a laptop with me, but cleared everything else in the bag and left them in the office, so it's not too bad to go through the securities. They did say not to bring large bags in the emails before the concert, but since i went after work and will be working from home the next day, I didn't want to have to head into the office, so I kind of just tried it and was glad I got through since they weren't too strict that day. I did hear from my friend that her friend had to pay $15 for someone to watch the bag for Ariana's concert before, so I guess it just depends on the concert. Overall, I had a good time and enjoyed the concert (and was super lucky to get a seat upgrade). Great vibes, cool space and nice crowd.

Barclays Center's best attribute is that it feels like an arena built for Brooklyn rather than…read moredropped into Brooklyn. The food, branding, and music programming reflect a newer era than MSG, Prudential Center, or The Xfinity Center, when cultural identity became part of the venue itself. Atlantic Terminal makes the location outstanding, while the building still feels fresh and current. Even the Nets' black and white identity and merch are among my favorites in sports. Jay-Z is the experience I will always associate most deeply with this building. I saw him shortly after Barclays opened and returned for another tour, and as a lifelong massive hip hop fan, seeing Hov perform blocks from where he grew up was one of the best nights of my life. Jay is 56, I am 41, and Drake is 39, which matters because people my age were buying Jay-Z albums, watching his videos, and following his rise while we were coming of age. Chicago, where my roots are, also feels culturally closer to New York in this context: Bulls and Knicks before Bulls and Raptors, with East Coast hip hop woven into that era. Drake is absolutely a superstar in his own right, and I would be stoked to see him at the Garden again. My preference for Jay at Barclays is praise for one of hip hop's godfathers performing in his native neighborhood, not a knock on anyone else. I have seen Bruce Springsteen in New Jersey and understand how powerful that homecoming energy can be, but Jay means considerably more to me personally. Seeing him command Barclays in Brooklyn was mind-blowing because the artist, the music, and the geography all belonged together. Basketball works extremely well here too. I did the Nets courtside experience with food before the game for roughly $400 to $500, and it felt like an excellent splurge. That range is about my ceiling for a regularly accessible sports experience, roughly the same mental category as a serious dinner at Brooklyn Fare excluding alcohol, tax, and tip. I have also done the Yankees Legends experience through corporate tickets, which was cool, but premium sports hospitality gets stupid expensive quickly. Ally Love was such a smart choice as the Nets host because she captured the version of Brooklyn Barclays understands so well. To me, Ally is Black athletic urban fashion with music and dance at the core; fitness and team sports complete the picture, from basketball to studio cycling. Elaine Welteroth represents Black creative urban fashion and Manhattan media; Michelle Obama brings Princeton, law, and government; Coco Gauff and the Williams sisters connect elite Black women's sport to New York through the US Open. Ally's Fordham background adds another New York layer, and she is gorgeous and magnetic while still feeling natural, wholesome without being square, and polished without losing her edge. Music has given me several other memorable nights here, including The Black Keys, who absolutely slayed and sounded fantastic. I also attended SOURCE360 for The Source's 25th anniversary, with The Diplomats and Lil' Kim among the performers and Wu Tang Clan headlining, knowing multi-artist anniversary shows can get messy. This was basically a giant hip hop party: we got faded, had fun, and I would happily go back to another Source event. Local names like Cafe Habana and Junior's Cheesecake further the sense that Barclays wants Brooklyn and New York culture inside the building. Ultimately, Barclays does an unusually good job holding different Brooklyns together. Old school and new school, sports and music, longtime Black cultural influence and newer wealth all coexist here, while nearby Kith feels like an almost perfect parallel brand. The arena feels sophisticated without sanding off the borough's personality. I have had premium basketball seats, messy hip hop nights, and transcendent concerts here, but Jay-Z performing in Brooklyn remains the perfect expression of why I think Barclays Center is so damn cool.

UBS arena is great. The staff is always good to me. The…read morelines at the food and drink stations can sometimes get long but what arena doesn't? The seats are nice and padded, even up in the nosebleeds. Audio in here is great and it sounds amazing. Getting in and out of the arena is pretty fluid

My first visit to UBS Arena and it was better than we expected and right off the Cross Island…read moreparkway. We arrived early even though we bought prepaid parking tickets because we didn't know what to expect. We didn't know that BMW gets a discount for parking for those people who have BMW it's good to know. We ate dinner at Belmont Hall I was hoping for a bigger dinner selection but it was standard food. The concert itself was great. Our seats were amazing. They were low and visible section 109 row 9.

We head up from Philly 1 or 2 times a year on average to hit a show here. Always a great time…read more Incredible venue, one of my favorites. Can't believe the pretty average score for this place. Are the folks that live in that neighborhood tanking the reviews?

Even though it was cut super short by an incoming storm, I such a great time at Forest Hills…read moreStadium for the recent Bright Eyes concert. It seems like everytime I come here, they are always adding new food vendors or new touches to make the experience ever better than the last. I loved the VIP lounge area, complete with it's own bar, tons of shade and comfy seating, corn hole, and even ping pong! I also love how every seat in the house feels super close to the action and has a great view of the stage. This is literally my favorite place to watch a show so if you're thinking about buying tix for something here, definitely do it!

I had a great experience at MSG ! This was my first concert at MSG . I had access to the chase…read morelounge as soon as the doors opened and there they provided free snacks /finger food and soft drinks . Of course you could purchase cocktails there if you wanted. The staff was Amazing especially since it was crowded and a bit chaotic. I came to see Olivia Dean and there was merch stands as soon as you entered on both sides. Olivia's team also had a pop up before and during the show . The ambiance was clean & I found it easy to get around to find my seat. After the show was over it was surprisingly very organized to get us out.

Finally got to see a show in the world's most famous arena and it was even more impressive than I…read moreexpected! I was here for night 3 of Harry Styles' 30-night Together, Together residency. The crowd was super excited and energetic but the MSG staff handled everything very efficiently! There were so many merch stands, great food options, and fun photo opps available. All lines moved very quickly and everyone there was so kind. I sat in section 117, row 22 and had an amazing view. I definitely recommend a show at MSG--such an awesome bucket list item!

This stadium is legendary. I truly believe that every seat offers a great view. I also find it…read moreeasily accessible by the 7 train or the Long Island Rail Road. The Arthur Ashe Stadium seats are comfortable and wide enough to accommodate all sizes. All the staff for the US Open were kind, helpful and friendly.

Centerpiece for the US Open and the facilities in Flushing here, they have a bit of construction,…read moreso not every entry and exit is working which caused a bunch of problems getting to my parking despite a parking pass (see my Billie Jean King National Tennis Center review on that one). They have honey deuces and champagne collectibles on the 2nd floor. 3rd floor is suites. Great seats and a/c in the suite. The top cover closed helps with cooling during the day (or avoiding rain).

Came to citified for a Mets game. There are numerous good options from American, Asian, etc. lots…read moreto choose from for everyone. We rode ride share so didn't have to park ourselves, but the parking lot seems to be huge and relatively easy to find parking. We enjoyed relaxing in the lounges before the game.

Raucous excitement 10/10 Ease getting to/from and in/out…read morestadium 10/10 Fan enthusiasm 10/10 Food/drink prices 8/10 (actually not terrible, was surprised) New stadium 9/10 Amount of corporate sponsorships everywhere 6/10 (too much!) Honestly, the only thing I really didn't care for was their constant need to BLAST heart-pounding, ear-shattering music in between every batter (and sometimes in between pitches?). Is that really necessary when you can't hear the person next to you? Overall, a very fun time.

Have been to this stadium for a basketball game and I believe many years ago for a job fair!…read more Good spot to see a basketball game as it's not too big of a stadium. I also like how there is a kids area. Definitely going to bring my young sons so they can see some basketball and play in the bounce houses/shoot basketballs!

Great stadium to watch track and field events. Very clean and most seats offer a great view. It can…read morebe a bit trick to get to if you're not familiar with Randalls Island. I wish they had a better connection from Queens public transport. If you are driving parking was plenty. Excellent time.

It's small but not too small and it's big but not too big. The overhead assisted with blocking out…read morethe sun during hot moments in the day. The sound system is great. The bathrooms were clean. Nice facility.