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| - I was surprised last night when I checked in and Yelp said it was my first here. Nonetheless, I've been here many times. This sports center/arena is everything you'd expect: room for lots of vendors, a very wide walkway around the seating, and well-marked portals making it easy to find your section and seats. Lots of bathrooms, and they're well-marked.
Parking and Access: there's always ample parking. Over the years I've noticed the parking lots on the south and east sides tend to fill later than the others, but the walk is generally the same to the entrance. Not sure why this is, but if you're running late or don't want quite the same traffic hassle when departing after a show, consider the lots to the east. The main entrance is right in the center as you approach, and on the second level (relative to the parking lots). There are plenty of stairs, but they'll still get filled up and foot traffic will slow down when an event lets out. If you prefer or need to rely on escalators, there are only a few.
Seating: I've been here for quite a number of different performances and the seating has always been good. The chairs are as comfortable as you'd expect (or hope for) in a stadium--not benches, but actual plastic fold-down seats. As someone who has a hard time sitting on a hard surface for too long, these are pretty nice. I've never become uncomfortable during any show.
Departing the Grounds: there aren't any real issues departing the parking lots after a show. Note though that the proximity to the Strip, and to the airport connector can mean you may sit through multiple lights as a part of the expected volume of departing traffic, as everyone tries to push back into civilization. If you're going east, no real issues though. If you're traveling west toward the strip, even if you intend to head north or south before you hit Las Vegas Blvd, I recommend you have your patience available, enjoy some tunes, and just accept it'll be a bit.
Again, the facility is just what it ought to be: nothing spectacular but nothing really bad to say about the place. Go and enjoy the show!
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