We took our 3 kids (5, 8, and 10, plus a lap baby) to see the Harlem Globetrotters at EagleBank Arena. The Globetrotters are always really fun, silly and entertaining! The arena is small enough that even at the back, you can see alright. Our Globetrotters tickets were about $35/ea, which is totally reasonable. My problem is that we had absolutely no idea what was going on! The only speakers (being used?) were at the lower level, and the way it echoed, in addition to ambient crowd noise made it impossible to hear anything properly, which (unlike regular sports) is kind of the whole point of the show. My kids were constantly asking what was going on, we only managed to pick up small bits of the jokes and performance, and honestly we were kind of bored. I don't really know for sure if it was the performance company making sound decisions or the stadium lacking technically. I'm definitely disappointed at the experience and had hoped to enjoy the Globetrotters like in the past.
Zach K.
They say they have staff on site for event parking, but it's clear they don't. Absolutely the worst experience ever trying to exit from a show. Not a single car has moved from lot C for 15 minutes.
Stuart F.
I saw Paw Patrol Live here and the performance was terrific. The cast was great. High energy, lots of fun. Kids were thrilled. My complaint is with the water situation at EagleBank Arena. The venue had clear bag rules, and also rules that prohibited outside beverage, and there was no exception for water. When I was buying food, I asked for a cup of water. They said no, I could only buy water (about $7 if I recall correctly.) I found a couple water fountains by the bathrooms - one was broken, the others were hard for my toddler to reach, I had to awkwardly hold them up and push the button while they tried to drink the water. Making money off merchandise, food - that's great! I understand - lots of people make these shows possible and need to get paid! But please allow water from outside, or if not, make it much easier and affordable to drink water.
Kevin Turner
The food currently being offered at Eagle Bank Arena is MUCH BETTER than in the `90' and early 2000! There are a lot more choices and the food is better prepared and tastes better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rumit P.
EagleBank Arena is old, small, and has a strange odor. It definitely needs a facelift, and it's on the George Mason University campus. There is free parking but expect long lines to get in and out. All of the seating is incredibly tight, so if you're taller than 5'9", expect an uncomfortable show. The seats on the main floor are interlocked and also very tight folding chairs so a bunch of guests demanded the supervisors to unlatch them so that they could be spread apart. The rows are marked with handwritten chalk on the floor. The attendants pour your beer cans into clear plastic cups, per policy. All of the beverages and food are overpriced so eat beforehand. We saw the Jeff Dunham Valentine's special show. He made jokes about Biden's mental health and age, Nancy Pelosi's looks and husband, trans people, women, disabled people, and many others as per his usual shtich. He even made fun of conservatives and many of the jokes went over the largely Trump crowd but they laughed anyway.
Cindy H.
You better show up hours early to get in to this place. Took us 40 min just to cross an intersection. Any events held here need to have police assistance since the traffic is too bad.
Jodie C.
GMU graduation tonight at the Eagle Bank Arena. It was a great event, though I was a little annoyed couple members of my family wanted to leave after she made her walk. A lot of people did that. I think everyone deserves a full house from beginning to end but apparently , that's just me. Then people talking loudly the whole way through the event... so annoying. Like, everyone was yell-talking to the friends and family the entire time. I did enjoy seeing my daughter graduate. The building was a perfect size for it. Felt big enough to feel important and felt small enough to feel personal. Parking was easy in and out. Finding seats was easy. Vendors with food, drink and flowers available, inside the arena. Thanks!!!
Danielle D.
I went to a R&B concert here. We sat on the floor and the seats were tight. Plan to get to know the person next to you. Not much room (on the floor level seats) to dance & enjoy yourself. Next time we will try sections 116, 117,130, 101. Anywhere but the floor level. The show was great and started timely. The sound was great! Security was good. We went early so parking was great. They have a size limit on purses in the arena for the show we went to and they were stopping people b4 you entered the door sendingyou back to your car. Over all we had a great time. We didn't eat, drink or use the bathroom while there.
Gabriella L.
Nice venue but it must be weird for the students having all of these cars on their campus.
David H.
This an older arena that seems like it was built in the 80s and not really updated since. The staff is friendly and tons of free parking is a major plus. The concourses are sort of narrow and food options are limited compared to newer arenas. Seats aren't the most comfortable but they're more than tolerable. Food/drinks are overpriced as with everywhere but nothing worse thnan usual. Getting in and out of here isn't terrible compared to some other arenas/parking lots and it's much easier than having to go to downtown DC.This arena isn't anything special but it does the job and I'll come back here.
Despite NOT mentioning on their website (eaglebankarena.com/artic…) there is a bag policy of 5x7 clear bags. Really pi$$ed off to have to walk back and forth to my car in July heat. No option to check the bag or go through it either. I will never come to this venue again.
Shawn B.
Attending the concert at the Eagle Bank Arena was an incredible experience that I will never forget. The venue itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better.The highlight of the night was seeing Goose and Trey Anastasio perform live. Their energy was infectious, and the crowd was on their feet the entire time. The music was top-notch, and the sound quality was excellent.The atmosphere was electric, with fans singing and dancing along to every song. The lighting and stage production were impressive and added to the overall experience.The seating was comfortable and provided an excellent view of the stage. The venue also had a variety of food and beverage options, making it easy to grab a snack or drink during the show.Overall, attending the concert at the Eagle Bank Arena was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and lively night out. The opportunity to see Goose and Trey Anastasio live was a true highlight and made the experience even more memorable.I was pretty bummed about not getting a poster. That would have been a real highlight.
Matt B.
We attended a sold out concernt. Parking and walking to the arena was easy. Traffic was not an issue arriving or leaving.Two people in our party had disability needs that were attended to thoughtfully by dedicated staff. A special thanks to Mandi and Stephanie in regards to this.Volume was not an issue. We brought ear plugs as we had floor seats but did not need them.
Ebony J.
Came here with the little one to watch Paw Patrol Live show with some of her friends. The venue was easy to get to, and parking was convenient. When we walked in, our seats were easily accessible from the door. Accessibility was great! Customer service was decent. Now, to the man that made me dig my tickets out of my bag while holding my toddler, huge pregnant belly, carrying food and Paw Patrol toys- and the show had already started (and I had just been checked in with another person who directed me to my seat) I wish Yelp would let you use some emojis because there are a few choice ones I have for you! Other than him, the other personnel were friendly.
Paul R.
Two strong stars here. Went to watch Men's B-Ball... GMU vs Longwood. They didn't take ApplePay. Popcorn was $10. A small beer can- $13. I was carded despite being an old b******* The kids working here, have no concept of what minimal customer service is. They must be doing this for extra credit. Well at least I snuck into one of the lower seats. That gets a star.
We took our 3 kids (5, 8, and 10, plus a lap baby) to see the Harlem Globetrotters at EagleBank Arena. The Globetrotters are always really fun, silly and entertaining! The arena is small enough that even at the back, you can see alright. Our Globetrotters tickets were about $35/ea, which is totally reasonable. My problem is that we had absolutely no idea what was going on! The only speakers (being used?) were at the lower level, and the way it echoed, in addition to ambient crowd noise made it impossible to hear anything properly, which (unlike regular sports) is kind of the whole point of the show. My kids were constantly asking what was going on, we only managed to pick up small bits of the jokes and performance, and honestly we were kind of bored. I don't really know for sure if it was the performance company making sound decisions or the stadium lacking technically. I'm definitely disappointed at the experience and had hoped to enjoy the Globetrotters like in the past.
They say they have staff on site for event parking, but it's clear they don't. Absolutely the worst experience ever trying to exit from a show. Not a single car has moved from lot C for 15 minutes.
I saw Paw Patrol Live here and the performance was terrific. The cast was great. High energy, lots of fun. Kids were thrilled. My complaint is with the water situation at EagleBank Arena. The venue had clear bag rules, and also rules that prohibited outside beverage, and there was no exception for water. When I was buying food, I asked for a cup of water. They said no, I could only buy water (about $7 if I recall correctly.) I found a couple water fountains by the bathrooms - one was broken, the others were hard for my toddler to reach, I had to awkwardly hold them up and push the button while they tried to drink the water. Making money off merchandise, food - that's great! I understand - lots of people make these shows possible and need to get paid! But please allow water from outside, or if not, make it much easier and affordable to drink water.
The food currently being offered at Eagle Bank Arena is MUCH BETTER than in the `90' and early 2000! There are a lot more choices and the food is better prepared and tastes better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EagleBank Arena is old, small, and has a strange odor. It definitely needs a facelift, and it's on the George Mason University campus. There is free parking but expect long lines to get in and out. All of the seating is incredibly tight, so if you're taller than 5'9", expect an uncomfortable show. The seats on the main floor are interlocked and also very tight folding chairs so a bunch of guests demanded the supervisors to unlatch them so that they could be spread apart. The rows are marked with handwritten chalk on the floor. The attendants pour your beer cans into clear plastic cups, per policy. All of the beverages and food are overpriced so eat beforehand. We saw the Jeff Dunham Valentine's special show. He made jokes about Biden's mental health and age, Nancy Pelosi's looks and husband, trans people, women, disabled people, and many others as per his usual shtich. He even made fun of conservatives and many of the jokes went over the largely Trump crowd but they laughed anyway.
You better show up hours early to get in to this place. Took us 40 min just to cross an intersection. Any events held here need to have police assistance since the traffic is too bad.
GMU graduation tonight at the Eagle Bank Arena. It was a great event, though I was a little annoyed couple members of my family wanted to leave after she made her walk. A lot of people did that. I think everyone deserves a full house from beginning to end but apparently , that's just me. Then people talking loudly the whole way through the event... so annoying. Like, everyone was yell-talking to the friends and family the entire time. I did enjoy seeing my daughter graduate. The building was a perfect size for it. Felt big enough to feel important and felt small enough to feel personal. Parking was easy in and out. Finding seats was easy. Vendors with food, drink and flowers available, inside the arena. Thanks!!!
I went to a R&B concert here. We sat on the floor and the seats were tight. Plan to get to know the person next to you. Not much room (on the floor level seats) to dance & enjoy yourself. Next time we will try sections 116, 117,130, 101. Anywhere but the floor level. The show was great and started timely. The sound was great! Security was good. We went early so parking was great. They have a size limit on purses in the arena for the show we went to and they were stopping people b4 you entered the door sendingyou back to your car. Over all we had a great time. We didn't eat, drink or use the bathroom while there.
Nice venue but it must be weird for the students having all of these cars on their campus.
This an older arena that seems like it was built in the 80s and not really updated since. The staff is friendly and tons of free parking is a major plus. The concourses are sort of narrow and food options are limited compared to newer arenas. Seats aren't the most comfortable but they're more than tolerable. Food/drinks are overpriced as with everywhere but nothing worse thnan usual. Getting in and out of here isn't terrible compared to some other arenas/parking lots and it's much easier than having to go to downtown DC.This arena isn't anything special but it does the job and I'll come back here.
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Despite NOT mentioning on their website (eaglebankarena.com/artic…) there is a bag policy of 5x7 clear bags. Really pi$$ed off to have to walk back and forth to my car in July heat. No option to check the bag or go through it either. I will never come to this venue again.
Attending the concert at the Eagle Bank Arena was an incredible experience that I will never forget. The venue itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better.The highlight of the night was seeing Goose and Trey Anastasio perform live. Their energy was infectious, and the crowd was on their feet the entire time. The music was top-notch, and the sound quality was excellent.The atmosphere was electric, with fans singing and dancing along to every song. The lighting and stage production were impressive and added to the overall experience.The seating was comfortable and provided an excellent view of the stage. The venue also had a variety of food and beverage options, making it easy to grab a snack or drink during the show.Overall, attending the concert at the Eagle Bank Arena was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and lively night out. The opportunity to see Goose and Trey Anastasio live was a true highlight and made the experience even more memorable.I was pretty bummed about not getting a poster. That would have been a real highlight.
We attended a sold out concernt. Parking and walking to the arena was easy. Traffic was not an issue arriving or leaving.Two people in our party had disability needs that were attended to thoughtfully by dedicated staff. A special thanks to Mandi and Stephanie in regards to this.Volume was not an issue. We brought ear plugs as we had floor seats but did not need them.
Came here with the little one to watch Paw Patrol Live show with some of her friends. The venue was easy to get to, and parking was convenient. When we walked in, our seats were easily accessible from the door. Accessibility was great! Customer service was decent. Now, to the man that made me dig my tickets out of my bag while holding my toddler, huge pregnant belly, carrying food and Paw Patrol toys- and the show had already started (and I had just been checked in with another person who directed me to my seat) I wish Yelp would let you use some emojis because there are a few choice ones I have for you! Other than him, the other personnel were friendly.
Two strong stars here. Went to watch Men's B-Ball... GMU vs Longwood. They didn't take ApplePay. Popcorn was $10. A small beer can- $13. I was carded despite being an old b******* The kids working here, have no concept of what minimal customer service is. They must be doing this for extra credit. Well at least I snuck into one of the lower seats. That gets a star.