Ok so I can't be the only one who thinks the inverted bowl thing is not remotely original nor does it seem appealing.
I get that their building designs are somewhat unique in the way that the upper bowl is suspended and uses less space. Looks like the quidditch stadium from harry potter and I think it looks idiotic.
But I'm just not seeing the advantage for the fan.
I see only a few options. Less total seats, meaning higher prices. In all of the photos the entire upper tiers just look like private suites. Even if they're not, I'm sure they'd be priced higher.
The viewing angles look odd. You'd be able to see the ice but not the rest of the crowd. Part of the arena experience is feeling like part of the crowd. Sitting at the top of the ring looks really isolated and if you can't see half of the arena, I don't think that makes for a good experience.
And in the concert picture from their website, it hardly looks different from a normal stadium. It kinda looks like the ACC or Staples center. Except there are no more pleb seats at all. The entire arena looks like suites except the lower bowl.
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