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Crypto.com Arena: the short answer on seats
The strongest seats at Crypto.com Arena are on a sideline, either in the middle rows of the 100s or in the Premier club ring just above. If you are buying on a budget, go to the 300 level and buy the lowest row you can find on a sideline. Avoid the back rows of the 300s behind a basket or goal when you have any alternative.
One structural fact drives that advice. Three full suite levels are stacked between the Premier ring and the upper bowl, so the 300s begin noticeably higher than in an arena with one suite ring. In the upper bowl, the row number matters more than usual.
Floor to rafters: six levels and three suite rings
The arena's guide describes six levels. Here is what each means for your ticket:
- Event level: courtside seats for basketball; floor seating or general admission for concerts.
- Main concourse: serves 100- and 200-level tickets. That includes the lower bowl (101–119) and a mid-level ring where Premier sections 1–18 cover the sidelines and 200 sections fill the ends. TickPick and A View From My Seat agree on the 101–119 and Premier 1–18 numbering.
- Suite Levels A, B and C: roughly 160 suites stacked in three rings.
- Upper concourse: the 300 level, sections 301–334, per the same two guides.
Lower bowl and courtside picks
Sections 101–119 circle the floor. For basketball, courtside seats sit in front of them and are listed apart from the section behind.
- Sidelines: the most wanted lower-bowl seats. Pick a middle row, high enough to see past the benches and scorer's table but still close.
- Corners: you see both baskets at a diagonal, typically at a clear discount to center court.
- Behind the baskets: close to one end, but low rows look through the backboard and its support, and the opposite end flattens out.
Watch the row label. Some lower sections have premium rows in front of row 1, so row 1 is not always the first row from the floor. If you see a lettered row, find it on the map. The published guides also disagree on which side the Lakers and Kings benches use, so do not pay a premium for a bench side unless the map with your listing marks it.
Premier sideline vs. the 200 ends
Premier sections 1–18 line both sidelines on the main concourse, a step above the lower bowl. A Premier ticket includes club access and in-seat amenities, and the height gives you a TV-style angle: you see the full floor and the center-hung board, and players still look full size.
The 200 sections share that height but sit at the ends of the building and carry no club perks, so demand is lower.
- Center-court Premier: arguably the most balanced seat in the arena, and a fine hockey seat because you can see passing lanes open.
- 200 sections for hockey: a solid buy, with rushes heading straight toward you.
- 200 sections for basketball: weaker, since the far basket feels a long way off.
Upper bowl strategy
The 300 level, sections 301–334, is reached from the upper concourse and holds the lowest-cost seats in the arena. Because it starts above three suite levels, treat it as two zones: the front rows and everything else.
- Best: low rows on a sideline. The full floor and video board without the distance of the top rows.
- Acceptable: corners, low rows. A fair diagonal; the top corner rows feel remote.
- Skip if possible: high rows behind a basket or goal. Moving even a few rows forward or toward a corner improves the view a lot.
Fan reviews of the upper level report blocked views for some center-stage and in-the-round concert setups, so look at the stage overlay before buying a high 300-level seat for a show. Rows here are long and steep, so ask for an aisle.
Lakers, Sparks and Kings: how the sport changes your pick
Capacity is 19,079 for basketball. For hockey, references list 18,145 and the arena's own guide lists 18,118. Either way, the rink takes more floor space, courtside disappears and the lowest lower-bowl rows sit behind the boards and glass.
Basketball
Courtside and the 100-level sidelines carry the highest demand. Premier sideline seats suit fans who would rather watch plays take shape than feel the floor. Upstairs, sideline beats corner, and corner beats baseline.
Hockey
A little height helps. Glass rows bring speed and noise but warp the view along the far boards, while the middle and upper rows of the lower bowl and the Premier ring show the whole sheet. Guides disagree on which end the Kings shoot at twice, so treat any listing claim about it as unconfirmed unless its map shows it.
Concert stage layouts
Most arena tours set up at one end. Sections behind the stage close or sell as limited view, the floor becomes numbered floor sections, and the bowl sections on the sides nearest the stage become the most valuable seats off the floor.
- Floor: flat. Front rows are the best in the building; farther back, shorter fans spend the show looking past heads.
- Lower-bowl sides near the stage: raised, close and usually clear, though the sections nearest the stage end see it at a steep angle.
- Premier and 200 sections facing the stage: farther away but square to it, a good fit for big lighting and video productions.
With a center stage or an in-the-round setup, every side faces the performers, and the whole lower bowl gains value. Layouts change from tour to tour, so trust the stage overlay on your listing. Reserved Seat backs every order with a 100% guarantee.
Accessible seats and day-of help
Per the arena, accessible seating is available on all levels, and each accessible seat can be bought with up to three companion seats beside it. More companions are seated nearby when space allows.
- Where to buy: online through the arena's event pages or at the box office, choosing the accessible ticket option.
- Elevators: they reach all public areas, and staff will help you to your seat on request.
- Relocation on event day: main-concourse Guest Services near aisle M12 handles 100, 200 and Premier tickets; upper-concourse Guest Services near aisle U5 handles the 300 level. Moves depend on availability.
- Assistive listening: free devices at main-concourse Guest Services, with a valid ID held while you use one.
For current policies, read the arena's accessibility information.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the upper level at Crypto.com Arena feel so high?
Three full suite levels, A, B and C, sit between the main-concourse seats and the 300s. The upper bowl therefore starts higher than in most arenas, which makes its front rows far better than its back rows.
Do Premier seats at Crypto.com Arena include club access?
Yes. Premier sections 1 to 18 line both sidelines above the lower bowl, and their tickets include club access and in-seat amenities.
What are the 200 sections at Crypto.com Arena?
They fill the ends of the mid-level ring, at the same height as the Premier sideline seats but without club perks. They work well for hockey and less well for basketball.
Does row 1 mean the front row at Crypto.com Arena?
Not always. Some lower-bowl sections have premium rows in front of row 1, so check where a lettered or numbered row sits on the listing's map.
Which Crypto.com Arena seats should I avoid for a concert?
Sections behind or sharply beside an end stage, which are often sold as limited view, and high 300-level seats for some center-stage shows, which fan reviews say can lose part of the stage.
How many companion seats can I buy with an accessible seat at Crypto.com Arena?
Up to three adjacent companion seats per accessible seat, per the arena, with additional companions seated nearby when space allows.