Venue seating guides
Honest, detailed guides to where to sit at major stadiums and arenas — the best seats by event type, sections to avoid, shade and accessibility — so you book with confidence.
Accor Stadium
Sydney, Australia · Capacity 83,500
Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park) holds around 83,500 for rugby league and hosts the NRL Grand Final and NSW State of Origin, plus rugby union, soccer, cricket, AFL and concerts. Retractable end stands convert between rectangular and oval modes. Halfway-line sideline seats (east/west) give the best balanced view; upper-tier sidelines are the best value.
Seating guide →Adelaide Oval
Adelaide, Australia · Capacity 53,500
Adelaide Oval holds about 53,500 and hosts AFL (Crows and Power), cricket (including the day-night Test), and concerts. Seating is three grandstands — Riverbank (north), Western (members) and Eastern (largest) — plus The Hill, a heritage grass embankment. Bays use 100s (Level 1) up to 500s (upper). The Riverbank Stand sits behind the bowler’s arm for cricket; halfway-line lower bays are best for AFL.
Seating guide →Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, United States · Capacity 65,000
Allegiant Stadium is a 65,000-seat domed venue in Las Vegas (expandable to around 72,000 for major events) and home to the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, with seating arranged across four tiers: the Lower Level (100s) ringing the field, a premium Loge/Club Level and 200 Level around the sideline mezzanine, and the Upper Level split into the 300s and 400s. The best overall seats are the lower-level sideline blocks between the 50-yard lines, roughly sections 128-134 (home) and the opposing sideline, while club seats (around C131-C137 and C109-C115) add lounge access. The best-value seats are the upper-level sideline 300 sections such as 321-338 on the west side, which keep full-field views at a fraction of lower-bowl prices. The most atmospheric area for Raiders games is the south end zone (sections 101-108), home to the Al Davis Memorial Torch and the legendary "Black Hole" fans. For concerts the layout switches to an end-stage bowl with a flat general-admission or seated floor plus the surrounding 100-400 level bowl.
Seating guide →Anfield
Liverpool, England · Capacity 61,276
Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, holds approximately 61,276 spectators across four stands: the single-tiered Spion Kop (behind one goal), the two-tiered Anfield Road End (away end, behind the opposite goal), and the two long sides, the three-tiered Main Stand and the two-tiered Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. The most prestigious and best-sightline seats run along the halfway line in the Main Stand and Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, while the legendary Kop offers the loudest atmosphere. Best value typically comes from the upper Anfield Road End and the back of the Kop's upper section, though these sit furthest from the action. For concerts the pitch becomes the floor with the stage usually at one end, and the Anfield Road End is generally closed off behind the stage.
Seating guide →Arena di Verona
Verona, Italy · Capacity 22,000
The Arena di Verona is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre and the home of the annual Arena di Verona Opera Festival, with a modern summer capacity of around 22,000 (typically reduced to roughly 13,000-15,000 during opera performances once the stage occupies part of the cavea). Seating is split between numbered, chaired sectors on the lower and middle tiers and the unupholstered ancient stone steps (gradinata) higher up. The premium central stalls (Poltronissime Platinum, Gold and Silver) in the first sector offer the closest, most central views and best acoustics, while the named upper tiers (Verdi, Puccini, Rossini) give a fuller view of the staging for less. The best value lies in the Verdi and Puccini sectors, which keep proper backed seats and a good sightline, while the cheapest tickets are the unnumbered 4th, 5th and 6th sectors on the stone steps. Note that the Arena is open-air with no roof, and step seats have no backrests, so a cushion is recommended for the gradinata.
Seating guide →Arthur Ashe Stadium
New York City, United States · Capacity 23,771
Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, is the world's largest tennis stadium with a capacity of around 23,771. It is arranged in four distinct tiers stacked from the floor upwards: the Courtside (lower) level, the Suite level, the Loge level and the large Promenade (upper) level, all sitting beneath a retractable roof completed in 2016. The best overall views are from the Courtside boxes and Loge sections behind the baselines and along the sidelines close to the umpire's chair, while the best value is found in the lower rows of the Promenade level, where prices fall sharply but sightlines remain reasonable. For day sessions, the west and south sides (broadly Sections 47-58 and the matching Promenade sections) move into shade by mid-afternoon, whereas the highest Promenade rows feel very distant from the court. The standout recommendation is to sit as low as possible on whichever tier your budget allows and to favour baseline or near-baseline sections over the extreme corners.
Seating guide →AT&T Stadium
Arlington, United States · Capacity 80,000
AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys since 2009, is a retractable-roof, fully climate-controlled venue in Arlington, Texas with a standard seated capacity of approximately 80,000 (expandable to over 100,000 with standing room). Seating rises across four main bowls: the field-level Hall of Fame Level (100s), the Main Concourse / Main Club (200s), the Mezzanine Level (300s) and the Upper Concourse (400s), wrapped by 380-plus luxury suites and the famous centre-hung video board that keeps replays visible from almost every seat. The best seats are the lower sideline Hall of Fame sections around the halfway/50-yard line, while the upper-tier sideline 400s offer the strongest value with full views at a fraction of lower-bowl prices. Premium clubs such as the Hall of Fame Club and Main Club provide the most upscale experience along the sidelines.
Seating guide →Barclays Center
Brooklyn, United States · Capacity 17,732
Barclays Center in Brooklyn is a two-tier arena seating around 17,700 for Brooklyn Nets basketball and up to roughly 19,000 for concerts. The bowl is split into a Lower Level (the 100s, sections numbered roughly 1-31) wrapped by a 200 Level upper tier (sections in the 200s), with courtside seats, premium Loge Boxes (L1-L5) and a ring of luxury suites between the two decks. The best overall views for Nets games are the centre-court Lower Level sections (around 7, 8, 23 and 24), while the strongest value sits in the Lower Level corners and the lower rows of the 200 Level along the sides. Avoid the baseline sections behind the baskets and, for concerts, sections directly behind the stage. Premium hospitality includes the Calvin Klein Courtside Club and the 40/40 Club.
Seating guide →Caja Mágica (Manolo Santana)
Madrid, Spain · Capacity 12,442
The Caja Mágica ("Magic Box"), designed by French architect Dominique Perrault and opened in 2009, is the permanent home of the Mutua Madrid Open. Its centre court, the Estadio Manolo Santana, holds approximately 12,442 spectators and is wrapped around a single clay court in a steep, intimate bowl with a retractable roof. Seating is split into a Lower tier (B-level blocks B1–B24 plus the front rows of the A-level) and an Upper tier (A-level blocks A1–A24), with blocks numbered around the bowl. The best views are courtside and in the low Lower-tier rows along the sidelines; the best-value seats are the higher rows of the Upper A-level, while shade arrives earliest on the west side and the north end of the stadium. Premium options include Platinum Seats, rooftop Sky Seats and DO&CO-catered VIP Boxes.
Seating guide →Celtic Park
Glasgow, Scotland · Capacity 60,411
Celtic Park (also known as Parkhead) is the largest football stadium in Scotland, with a capacity of approximately 60,411. It is arranged around four stands: the towering two-tier North Stand (the biggest, holding around 27,000), the Jock Stein Stand behind one goal, the Lisbon Lions Stand behind the other goal, and the older single-tier Main (South) Stand which houses the dugouts, directors and TV gantry. The North, Jock Stein and Lisbon Lions stands wrap around three sides in a continuous two-tier bowl, generating the famous atmosphere, with the loudest home support traditionally in the Jock Stein Stand and the rail-seating "safe standing" section in the Lisbon Lions Stand. The best overall views are from the lower and middle North Stand around the halfway line; the best value comes from the upper tiers behind the goals (Jock Stein and Lisbon Lions upper). Away fans are housed in a corner of the Lisbon Lions Stand at the south-east of the ground.
Seating guide →De Kuip (Stadion Feijenoord)
Rotterdam, Netherlands · Capacity 51,117
De Kuip, officially Stadion Feijenoord, is Feyenoord's iconic oval bowl in Rotterdam, opened in 1937 and converted to an all-seater of around 51,117 in 1994. Its two free-hanging tiers (a lower "first ring" and an upper "second ring") wrap continuously around the pitch across four named stands: the Gerard Meijer Tribune and the Willem van Hanegem Tribune behind the goals, and the long-side Maastribune and Olympiatribune. The most coveted seats are the lower-ring central blocks along the halfway line on the Maastribune and Olympiatribune, while the loudest atmosphere comes from Vak S behind the goal on the Gerard Meijer Tribune. Best value is generally the upper second ring, which delivers a sweeping, elevated view of the whole pitch at lower prices. For football, capacity is reduced to roughly 47,500; for concerts the bowl holds up to around 50,000.
Seating guide →Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles, United States · Capacity 56,000
Dodger Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962, is the largest ballpark in Major League Baseball by listed capacity, at approximately 56,000 seats held flat by a long-standing conditional-use permit. Its tiered bowl rises through four main seated levels — Field, Loge, Reserve and Top Deck — wrapped around the diamond, with the lively outfield Pavilion behind the fences. The best overall views are from the Field level around home plate and the infield, while the Loge level is widely considered the best value, pairing strong, elevated sightlines with mid-range pricing. Budget seats sit in the upper Reserve and Top Deck, which deliver sweeping San Gabriel Mountain and skyline views in exchange for distance from the play. For day games, seats under the upper-deck overhangs and on the third-base side tend to hold shade longest.
Seating guide →Emirates Stadium
London, England · Capacity 60,704
Arsenal's Emirates Stadium (capacity 60,704) is a four-tier bowl in north London. From the pitch up: the Lower Tier (blocks 1–32), the premium Club Level (blocks 41–84), a Box Level of executive boxes, and the Upper Tier (around blocks 101–128). Blocks are numbered clockwise. The best balanced views are the West Stand long-side blocks at the halfway line; the Club Level gives the best comfort; the front rows of the Upper Tier give a clean 'TV-style' view; and away fans sit in the south-east corner (lower-tier blocks 20–22 and the upper tier above).
Seating guide →Etihad Stadium
Manchester, England · Capacity 61,038
The Etihad Stadium (formally the City of Manchester Stadium) is the home of Premier League club Manchester City and one of the UK's largest concert venues, seating around 61,000 for football following the major North Stand redevelopment. It is a continuous oval bowl made up of four stands: the East Stand (long known as "the Kippax"), the Colin Bell Stand on the West side, the South Stand, and the redeveloped North Stand, now named the Pep Guardiola Stand. The two side stands (East and Colin Bell) carry three tiers and offer the best balanced, side-on views, with the lower tiers and the rear of the side stands giving the best value, while the loudest home support traditionally gathers in the South Stand corner and lower East. The West-side Colin Bell Stand is the premium stand, housing the dugouts, hospitality lounges and executive boxes. Away fans are housed in one corner of the South Stand, and the North/Pep Guardiola Stand is the traditional family area; for concerts the pitch is converted to standing and reserved seating, with the stage usually at the North end.
Seating guide →Fenway Park
Boston, United States · Capacity 37,755
Opened in 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and home of the Boston Red Sox, with a standard seated capacity of approximately 37,755 for night games (around 37,105 for day games, when the centre-field seats in Section 35 are tarped over). The lower bowl runs from the field-level Dugout and Field Boxes up through the Loge Boxes and the covered, wooden Grandstand, while the upper deck holds the State Street Pavilion and the premium Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) Club; the famous Green Monster seats sit atop the 37-foot left-field wall, and the Bleachers fill centre and right field. For the best overall views, target Field Boxes from dugout to dugout in the infield; for value, the assigned, pole-free Bleachers and the upper Pavilion offer good sightlines for less. Because Fenway is so old, several Grandstand seats are partially obstructed by the steel poles that support the upper level, so it pays to check the exact section and row before booking.
Seating guide →Foro Italico (Centrale)
Rome, Italy · Capacity 10,500
The Centrale (Campo Centrale / Stadio Centrale) at Rome's Foro Italico is the centre court of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia (Italian Open), rebuilt for the 2010 tournament with a standard capacity of around 10,400-10,500 seats. The bowl is ringed by four main sides: the Tribuna Monte Mario on the west sideline (behind the umpire's chair), the Tribuna Tevere on the east sideline (opposite the umpire), the Tribuna Internazionale behind the baseline (behind the server), and the Italian Open Club lower-level corners. The best overall views are the lower-tier sideline blocks of Tribuna Monte Mario and Tribuna Tevere, which sit closest to the action; baseline seats in Tribuna Internazionale offer a true sense of rally pace and are often better value, as are higher rows in the corners. Note that this is a clay-court arena that, as of 2026, is uncovered, so most lower-tier seats are exposed to sun and rain (a retractable roof is planned from 2027). Shaded seating tends to be on the south and west sides, including the Monte Mario stand.
Seating guide →Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, United States · Capacity 64,628
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is the home of the NFL's New England Patriots and MLS side the New England Revolution, with a standard seated capacity of approximately 64,628 that can expand to around 70,000 for concerts and major events. Seating is arranged across three main tiers: the 100 Level (lower bowl), the 200 Level (largely premium club seating, branded the Cross Insurance Club, formerly the Putnam Club), and the 300 Level (upper deck). The best overall views come from the lower-bowl sideline sections around the 50-yard line (roughly sections 116-122), while the 200-Level club seats add heated indoor lounges that are a major comfort advantage in the cold New England autumn and winter. For best value, the upper-tier 300-Level sideline sections offer full field coverage at a fraction of the price. The stadium's signature 22-storey lighthouse stands at the north end and lights up to celebrate Patriots touchdowns.
Seating guide →Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, United States · Capacity 64,767
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is a multi-purpose venue best known as home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and the Miami Hurricanes, and it also hosts the Miami Open tennis, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and major concerts. The seating bowl is arranged over three main tiers — the Lower Level (100s), the Club Level (200s) and the Upper Level (300s) — all shaded by a part-open canopy added in 2016, plus executive suites and field-level premium clubs. For football, the best overall views are along the sidelines near the 50-yard line in the lower bowl (around sections 114-122 and 142-150), while the 200-level Club seats add air-conditioned lounge access; the most exclusive seats are the field-level 72 Club at midfield (sections 145 and 147). Best value is generally found in the upper-level sideline sections (around 313-323 and 341-352), which sit beneath the canopy and give a clean, elevated view at lower prices. End-zone (100s/300s) and corner sections are the cheapest seats but offer a flatter angle on the play.
Seating guide →Ibrox Stadium
Glasgow, Scotland · Capacity 51,700
Ibrox Stadium is the home of Rangers FC and one of the largest football grounds in Scotland, with an all-seater capacity of around 51,700. It is formed of four covered, continuous stands: the three-tiered Bill Struth Main Stand (south, including the elevated Club Deck), the two-tiered Sandy Jardine Stand (north, formerly the Govan Stand), the Copland Road Stand (east) and the Broomloan Road Stand (west). The best elevated, halfway-line views come from the Main Stand and the rear of the Sandy Jardine Stand, while the Copland Road Stand behind the goal is the loudest, most atmospheric area and tends to offer the best value. Away supporters are housed in the lower tier of the Broomloan Road Stand, towards the Sandy Jardine corner. Exact block numbering varies by source, so always confirm against the official Rangers ticketing map when booking.
Seating guide →Indian Wells Tennis Garden (Stadium 1)
Indian Wells, United States · Capacity 16,100
Stadium 1 is the principal show court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and, with a capacity of approximately 16,100, is one of the largest tennis-specific stadiums in the world (second only to Arthur Ashe Stadium). Seating rises from courtside outward and upward, with the lower bowl divided into Front Row Boxes, Premium Courtside Boxes, Courtside Boxes and Stadium Boxes (all sold by row, AA at the front through to V), then Prime Loge and Loge seating, an air-conditioned suite ring on the 200 and 300 levels, and a Grandstand/upper level at the very top. The best overall views are the lower box rows closest to the court, particularly behind the baselines for tennis; the best value sits in the upper rows of the lower level and the Loge, which also catch shade earlier in the day. Because most of the bowl is uncovered, shade exposure is a major consideration when choosing seats at this desert venue.
Seating guide →Johan Cruijff ArenA
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Capacity 55,865
The Johan Cruijff ArenA is the Netherlands' largest stadium and the home of AFC Ajax, with a football capacity of approximately 55,865 set within a continuous, modern bowl design rather than four separate stands. Seating is arranged across three tiers: the lower Eerste Ring (first ring, blocks roughly in the 1-29 and 101-129 series), the upper Tweede Ring (second ring, blocks in the 400 series), with a band of skyboxes, business seats and VIP lounges between the two main rings. The best overall views come from the lower-tier long sides around the halfway line (blocks in the 105-106 and 120-121 area), while the best value typically sits in the upper Tweede Ring long sides (blocks around 405-406 and 420-421), which offer a wide, elevated view at a lower price. The loudest home atmosphere is behind the goal with the F-Side and VAK410 supporters (blocks roughly 125-129 and 425), and away fans are housed in the North-side second ring (around blocks 416-417). A retractable roof allows the venue to host football, American football and major central-stage concerts that can lift capacity towards 71,000.
Seating guide →Lumen Field
Seattle, United States · Capacity 68,740
Lumen Field is a steep, three-tier, partially roofed stadium in Seattle's SoDo district, home to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and MLS's Seattle Sounders FC, and a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Seating runs from the Field (100) Level lower bowl up through the Club/Mezzanine (200) Level — including the Wells Fargo Club and Delta Sky360 Club — to the Upper (300) Level, with the famous Hawks' Nest bleachers at the base of the north tower. The best overall seats are the lower-bowl sideline blocks near midfield/the 50-yard line (roughly sections 108-136), while the best value comes from the covered upper sideline 300-level and the lower-level corners. The cantilevered roof canopy shelters most sideline seats from Seattle's rain, but does not cover the field or the open end zones. For atmosphere, the lower end zones and the steep south upper deck are among the loudest seats in American sport.
Seating guide →Madison Square Garden
New York City, United States · Capacity 20,000
Madison Square Garden — 'The World's Most Famous Arena' — sits above Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan and holds roughly 19,800 for Knicks basketball, about 18,000 for Rangers hockey and up to ~20,000 for concerts. After its 2011–13 transformation, seating splits into the 100 Level (lower bowl) and the 200 Level (upper bowl), joined by MSG's signature Chase Bridges — two suspended seating decks that hang over the lower bowl. The best balance of price and view is the lower 100 Level along the sideline/center; the 200 Level is famously steep but offers the cheapest full-arena views.
Seating guide →Marvel Stadium
Melbourne, Australia · Capacity 56,347
Marvel Stadium (Docklands) holds 56,347 and was the first Australian stadium with a fully retractable roof. Seating is three levels (1–3) across sections 1–48 with two named ends, Lockett (north) and Coventry (south). Fans rate the Level 3 western wings best for AFL; the Level 2 Medallion Club centre-wing is the premium pick.
Seating guide →Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne, Australia · Capacity 100,024
The MCG holds 100,024 and hosts AFL (including the Grand Final), cricket, concerts and — from 2026 — the NFL. Seating runs across four levels lettered M (Level 1) to Q (Level 4) and four stands. The consensus best general-admission view is the Level 2 (N) centre-wing, while Level 4 (Q) is the best value with full panoramic views.
Seating guide →Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, United States · Capacity 71,000
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, opened in 2017 in downtown Atlanta, is a multi-purpose venue seating around 71,000 for NFL games (home of the Atlanta Falcons) and expandable to roughly 75,000 for major events. Seating is arranged across three main tiers: the 100 Level (lower bowl), the 200 Level (mezzanine, ringed with suites and club lounges) and the 300 Level (upper deck), all wrapped by the distinctive 360-degree "Halo Board" video ring beneath the retractable roof. The best overall views are along the lower-bowl sidelines around the halfway/50-yard line (roughly sections 112-121 area), while the best value sits high on the 300 Level sidelines, which offer clean elevated views and the lowest prices. For Atlanta United matches the lower bowl can be curtained down to around 42,500, with the loudest atmosphere behind the goal in the supporters' sections (101-103 and 135-136). Premium options include the field-level Mercedes-Benz Club and Delta Sky360 Club in the lower bowl, the Harrah's Cherokee Club on the 200 Level, and numerous all-inclusive lounges and suites.
Seating guide →MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, United States · Capacity 82,500
MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the largest stadium in the NFL with a standard capacity of around 82,500, and shares its home between the New York Giants and New York Jets. The bowl is arranged in three main seating decks: the Lower Bowl (100 Level), the Mezzanine/Club Level (200 Level) and the Upper Bowl (300 Level), with luxury suites tucked between them. The best all-round views are from the sideline (long-side) sections near midfield on the 100 and 200 Levels, while the 200 Level Mezzanine Club adds cushioned seats and access to indoor climate-controlled lounges. For value, the 300 Level upper sideline blocks (roughly 312-315 and 338-341) deliver clear, elevated sightlines for the lowest prices. The stadium is open-air with no roof, so shade and weather exposure vary by section and time of day.
Seating guide →Old Trafford
Manchester, England · Capacity 74,310
Old Trafford, Manchester United's home since 1910 and nicknamed the "Theatre of Dreams", is the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom with a capacity of approximately 74,310. The all-seater bowl is formed by four covered stands: the three-tier Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North), the single-tier Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (South), the two-tier Stretford End (West) behind one goal, and the two-tier East Stand (the old "Scoreboard End") behind the other. The most expensive and best-sightline seats sit along the sides in the lower and middle tiers of the Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson stands at the halfway line, while the best atmosphere is behind the goal in the Stretford End, traditional home of United's most vocal supporters. The best value tends to be found higher up in the upper tiers of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the East Stand, which offer elevated, panoramic views for lower prices. Away fans are housed in the corner between the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and the East Stand.
Seating guide →Paris La Défense Arena
Nanterre (Paris), France · Capacity 30,681
Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre is Europe's largest indoor arena, opened in 2017 and home to rugby's Racing 92 as well as a flagship concert venue. Its distinctive U-shaped bowl wraps around three sides, with seating split between the Lower Stands on level 1 (blocks numbered roughly 101–118), private Suites and Boxes on level 2, and the Upper Stands on level 4 (blocks numbered roughly 401–421); for concerts a flat floor (Parterre/Fosse) is added in front of an end stage. The best overall seats are in the central Lower Stands for rugby, or the front-centre floor blocks for concerts, both giving straight-on, elevated-to-eye-level views; the best value typically sits in the Upper Stands, which still benefit from the venue's acclaimed acoustics and sightlines. Atmosphere is strongest in the central lower tier behind the posts for rugby and on the floor near the stage for concerts. Seats high in the Upper Stands and at the open (stage-end) corners are the ones to approach with care.
Seating guide →Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne, Australia · Capacity 14,820
Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne Park) holds 14,820 for tennis — the Australian Open centre court — and converts for concerts with a retractable roof that now closes in about five minutes. Seating is the Lower Level (CAT 1) and the Upper Level (CAT 2/CAT 3). Because it was purpose-built for tennis, even back-row upper seats have clean, unobstructed sightlines.
Seating guide →Rogers Centre
Toronto, Canada · Capacity 39,150
Rogers Centre is the retractable-roof home of the Toronto Blue Jays and one of Toronto's biggest concert venues. Following the major 2022–2024 renovations, baseball capacity is approximately 39,150, with seating arranged across the 100 Level (field level), the 200 Level (club/mezzanine), the suite-only 300 and 400 Levels, and the steep 500 Level (upper deck); the outfield now features re-oriented seats plus social spaces and bars. The best baseball seats are the renovated 100 Level infield and premium dugout sections (around 113–130) directly behind the dugouts and home plate, while the best value sits in the 500 Level behind home plate (around 522–526) and in the outfield corners. For concerts, the retractable roof allows configurations from intimate theatre setups to full stadium shows of up to roughly 55,000, with the lower bowl and floor general admission delivering the strongest experience.
Seating guide →SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, United States · Capacity 70,240
SoFi Stadium is the 70,240-seat home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, expandable to roughly 100,000 for major events such as concerts, Super Bowls and Olympic ceremonies. Seating is arranged in a sunken bowl across the 100 Level (lower bowl), a SoFi Club / 200 Level mid-tier, a 300 Level mezzanine and the upper 400 and 500 Levels, all sheltered beneath a vast translucent ETFE canopy. The closest and most prestigious seats are the midfield 100 Level sidelines (around the 50-yard line), while the best value tends to be the corner and end-zone areas of the 100 and 300 Levels, where the wraparound Samsung Infinity Screen keeps even higher seats engaged. Premium options range from the Owner's, Google Cloud and SoFi Social clubs to field-level Premier sideline lounges and private suites. Because the canopy covers the whole seating bowl, almost every seat is shaded regardless of section.
Seating guide →Soldier Field
Chicago, United States · Capacity 61,500
Soldier Field is the lakefront home of the NFL's Chicago Bears and the smallest stadium in the league, seating approximately 61,500 for football following its 2003 interior rebuild behind the preserved historic colonnades. Seating is arranged over four tiers: the 100 Level (lower bowl), the 200 Level (mid-tier, including the premium United Club on the east side), the 300 Level (upper bowl) and the steep 400 Level Grandstand at the open north end. The best overall views are from the lower-sideline sections (roughly 114-127) between the 20-yard lines, while the best value tends to be the upper west sideline (around 305-325), which offers honest, head-on sightlines at a fraction of lower-bowl prices. For concerts staged at the north end, the head-on sideline sections facing the stage (around 120-123) and premium field packages are the most sought-after, with the 400 Level Grandstand directly behind the stage best avoided.
Seating guide →Sphere
Las Vegas, United States · Capacity 17,600
Sphere (Las Vegas, opened 2023) is a one-of-a-kind venue: a 17,600-seat dome (about 18,600 capacity in most configurations) wrapped on the inside by a 16K floor-to-ceiling LED screen, with Sphere Immersive Sound and roughly 10,000 'haptic' seats that move and vibrate with the show. Because the screen wraps the whole interior, there are no truly obstructed views — but where you sit changes how much of the wraparound image you take in. The consensus best seats are the center 200 Level (and center 300, e.g. Section 306) at mid-height, where you see the stage and the full sweep of the screen as intended.
Seating guide →St James' Park
Newcastle, England · Capacity 52,264
St James' Park is the home of Newcastle United and one of England's largest football grounds, with a seated capacity of around 52,264. It is built around four stands: the towering, double-tiered Milburn Stand (west longside) and Leazes End (north), which are joined by filled-in corners and share one of Europe's largest cantilever roofs, plus the lower single-tier-plus-boxes Gallowgate End (south) and East Stand (east longside). The best all-round views are from the central East Stand and lower Milburn Stand along the touchline, while the loudest atmosphere sits in the Gallowgate End and the Strawberry Corner safe-standing area between the Gallowgate and East Stand. The best value is usually found in the shortside Gallowgate End and the lower Leazes End, whereas the upper Level 7 of the Milburn/Leazes complex is the cheapest but involves a long climb and a distant, high vantage. Away fans are housed high in the Leazes End at Level 7.
Seating guide →Stamford Bridge
London, England · Capacity 40,341
Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC in west London, is an intimate, four-sided all-seater stadium with a capacity of around 40,341 — the smallest of the Premier League's traditional "big six". The pitch is enclosed on every side by four covered stands: the two-tier Matthew Harding Stand (North), the three-tier East Stand, the three-tier West Stand, and the two-tier Shed End (South). The clearest, most balanced views are along the sides in the East and West Stands, while the loudest, best-value atmosphere is in the lower tier of the Matthew Harding Stand (around blocks L10–L14). Premium and hospitality seating is concentrated in the West Stand (Westview, Millennium, Drake and Bonetti suites) and parts of the East Stand. Away supporters are housed in the corner of the Shed End nearest the East Stand.
Seating guide →The O2 Arena
London, England · Capacity 20,000
The O2 Arena in London (capacity ~20,000; about 17,650 seated plus a standing/seated floor) is one of the busiest concert and event arenas in the world. Seating is simple: a standing or seated floor at the front, the Level 1 lower tier (blocks 101–118) wrapping it, premium Level 2 suites and clubs in between, and the high Level 4 upper tier (blocks 401–422) above. The best views are the front floor blocks (A1–A3) and the lower-tier blocks facing the stage; the blocks directly behind the stage (114–117) are normally not sold for concerts.
Seating guide →Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London, England · Capacity 62,850
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (opened 2019, capacity 62,850) is an asymmetric bowl built for more than football. Its defining feature is the single-tier South Stand — at 17,500 seats the largest single tier in the UK, a steep 34-degree 'wall' modelled on Dortmund's Yellow Wall and the loudest end of the ground. A world-first retractable synthetic pitch slides away to reveal an NFL/concert surface beneath, so the same bowl hosts Spurs, the NFL London Series, boxing and major concerts (Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga). For football the best balanced views are the West and East lower tiers along the touchline; the upper tier (500s) is the best value with clean panoramic sightlines.
Seating guide →Villa Park
Birmingham, England · Capacity 42,918
Villa Park, the home of Aston Villa in the Aston district of Birmingham, holds approximately 42,900 across four stands: the two-tiered Holte End behind the south goal, the three-tiered Trinity Road Stand along the west touchline, the two-tiered Doug Ellis Stand opposite on the east, and the two-tiered North Stand behind the north goal. The Holte End is the club's traditional home end and the loudest part of the ground, while the Trinity Road Stand offers the best elevated, side-on views and the bulk of the premium hospitality. For value, the North Stand and the upper reaches of the Holte End and Doug Ellis tend to be the cheaper areas, with central seats in the Trinity Road or Doug Ellis lower tiers giving the best all-round sightlines. For concerts (typically with the stage at the North Stand end), the pitch standing area closest to the stage offers the most immersive experience while the side stands provide seated, sheltered views.
Seating guide →Wembley Stadium
London, England · Capacity 90,000
Wembley Stadium is England's 90,000-seat national stadium and the second-largest in Europe — home to England internationals, the FA Cup final, NFL London games, and some of the world's biggest concerts. The bowl is a three-tier design: the lower tier (blocks 101–144), the middle Club Wembley tier (blocks 201–252, all premium hospitality) and the upper tier (blocks 501–552). Blocks are numbered clockwise from the halfway line. The best general views are the lower-tier long sides at the halfway line; Club Wembley offers the best comfort and sightlines; the upper tier is the best value with panoramic views.
Seating guide →Yankee Stadium
New York City, United States · Capacity 46,537
Yankee Stadium, opened in 2009 in the Bronx, is the home of MLB's New York Yankees and the interim home of MLS side New York City FC, and it regularly stages major concerts and college-football fixtures such as the Pinstripe Bowl. Seating is arranged across a two-bowl design: the lower bowl comprises the Field Level (including the ultra-premium Legends Suite seats in the first rows) and the Main Level (the 200s), while the upper bowl is formed by the Terrace Level and Grandstand Level (the 300s and 400s), with luxury suites on the H&R Block Level between them and bleachers beyond the outfield fences. The best views are from the Field Level infield close to home plate, while the Main Level infield corners (around sections 213, 214, 223 and 224) and the Terrace Level offer the best value with similar sight lines at a fraction of the price. Around two-thirds of the seating sits in the lower bowl, and most lower-level seats benefit from shade and rain cover thanks to the overhang of the level above.
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