The XL Center is decent, but getting old. The viewing is average for a multi-use facility. The food offering is limited and not particularly special. The staff was friendly & very helpful !!!..The facility is easy to get to off of the Interstates; but parking is limited. There are several, varied type restaurants within walking distance.
Went to see a Monster Jam show, staff at center was extremely friendly and helpful with questions. Remember what door you came in cause multiple entrances look the same.Seats were comfy as far as the padding goes but so many seats and not much leg room. 5'8''-6' adults and had 1/2'' of space between knees and front of next seats. Seats are kinda tiny as well so if you got some meat on your bones its kinda tight.
Stadium was great and we had court side seats. Only problem was that there is nothing going on in Hartford and the stadium was not sold out so atmosphere could have been better.
Great place for watching basketball or hockey games. Lots of food options. Be aware of steep stairs in the lower sections.
We went to the Rhianna concert - my girls needed to use the bathroom. The line was sooo long - I went to the people in front and asked if we could just use the bathroom in our room at the Hilton - showed them our room key - they wouldn't let us leave and come back in !!! WHY can't we use our own bathroom during intermission - Really?
Don't live in the area so I don't come as often, but it is nice to see the updating. It has to be hard to expand the concourse and it did seem to open it up a little bit. It is still falling behind other downtown arenas but still has some life left in it. For concerts the sound is pretty good and the sight lines aren't too bad.
I've been to many concerts here, and they were all amazing! Every seat in here is a great view. The staff is very friendly, and it's very easy to get to.
The Wolfpack play at the old Veterans arena downtown where the Whalers played years ago. Most of the arena is still old but it was a great time and we all had a blast
I saw Rihanna' s Diamond tour here and liked the arena. Security wasn't overbearing,they actually allowed you to enjoy the show.
Awful parking situation, too few bathrooms, awful parking situation, uncomfortable floor level seats, awful parking situation, poor acoustics, and awful parking situation. Oh, and did I mention the awful parking situation?