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Nice venue that is poorly run. They need a professional management team ASAP! Security took out a flyer to measure purses. The lack common sense to security was astounding. Once you are inside security they jammed the corridor with merch and alcohol sales. This works in most arenas but not this one because the corridor is to narrow so it just makes it impossible to get through. The parking garage is right across the street which is nice but it took 45 minutes to clear it because they had police doing traffic control. Dos Equis, Toyota Center, AAC, all clear faster and they have 4 to 5 times as many cars. Don't go here for concerts until they hire professionals to run the place.
Amazing event center. Its just large enough. Every seat is a great seat.
The seats do not have cup holders and there is no leg room. Paying $10.50 for a fountain drink is outrageous! I would rather go to a concert at the Dos Equis or Toyota Music Factory any day over this venue, there's leg room, cup holders and free refills on your $9 fountain drink. Take notes management.
I have attended many Allen American Hockey games here and had great experiences. However, I attended a high school graduation this last weekend here and they displayed a complete lack of preparation and organization. They issued tickets to a school with assigned seating, yet the day of the event did not have enough seating and rows they gave out. Security and the venue staff showed very little communication in working together to fix the problem. I finally located the person who said he was in charge and blamed the school. It was a complete mess for dozens of people. They eventually just told the other people to sit wherever. Most involved never got any apologies from those responsible. Just a heads up to prepared if you attend an event here other than hockey games. I recommend you get there way early!
Went to the Dallas vs Florida mini soccer game, was probably less than 50% occupied. Great arena, lots of visual and audio affects, food prices were, of course, crazy, $5 for a bottle of water, but it’s always like this in these places. Seems like that’s the only way they make money. Good service, clean and amazing atmosphere to get entertained.
Attended the Fire vs Police hockey game tonight. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the game. The venue and surrounding areas are very nice with plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. The food and alcohol at the game is priced high, but typical for sporting events. They had a live band in the concourse area that was fun and crazy. We would definitely come back for another hockey game.
Is soccer your thing? Come out with your family for a incredible well priced , family friendly, and watch the Dallas Sidekicks play indoor soccer. The action for the most part is fast paced, high energy, and climate controlled for the ultimate soccer spectator experience. The field could use some updates, like a new painted logo but otherwise this is a true gem. They first started in 1984 and spent many years playing in reunion arena in Dallas before that was closed and they moved here. Tickets were very economical and for the size of the event there is not really a bad seat. Come make memories!!!
We went to the Allen Americans game for Teddy Bear Toss night. We lost, yet it was so much fun. It always is at Allen Event Center. It is like a mini American Airlines Center. Except there is no bad seat in the house. I have been here for concerts, and gun shows. It is by far, the best venue I have ever been too. Not too big, not too small, great seats, good acoustics, great staff, and easy to get in and out of.
1 issue... I wish the food and drinks were about half the price they are now, then it would at least be a fair price. But it is all that, with good ticket prices and free parking. So I guess, you're gonna have to feel the pain somewhere. Overall, excellent!
1 issue... I wish the food and drinks were about half the price they are now, then it would at least be a fair price. But it is all that, with good ticket prices and free parking. So I guess, you're gonna have to feel the pain somewhere. Overall, excellent!