Akins Ford Arena

Best seats

Rock Lobsters sell three seating tiers (Defend, Attack, Center), with Center the priciest; premium options include the First American Club seats at center ice (sections 102-103) and the South Club Lounge below sections 108-109.

Parking

The Classic Center parking deck is first-come, first-served on game day, with entrances off North Thomas Street (Level 5) and East Broad Street (Level 1, closest to the arena's main entrance). Reserved parking is sold for some games, and there are other decks within walking distance, including the Courthouse Deck (370 E Hancock Ave) and the Washington Street Deck (125 W Washington St). (Varies by event. The Classic Center says day-of-event parking costs less than presold reserved parking, but spots are not guaranteed. USD)

Getting there

The arena is in downtown Athens at the Classic Center campus (300 N Thomas St). The venue strongly encourages rideshare: drop-off and pick-up is at 155 Hickory Street outside Gate 4, and ADA drop-off is on Foundry Street off E Broad Street.

Bar scene

Inside, Terrapin Terrace (sections 118-119) pours Athens-brewed Terrapin beer and frozen slushies, and Wild Willie's Lifted High Club (sections 230-231) serves signature cocktails.

Pre-game bars

• Terrapin Terrace — In-arena bar at sections 118-119 with a rotating lineup of local Terrapin Beer Co. taps.
• Wild Willie's Lifted High Club — In-arena cocktail bar at sections 230-231 (Overland Old Fashioned, Lifted High Lemonade).

Insider tips

• The arena is fully cashless, so bring a debit or credit card.
• A clear-bag policy applies: one bag up to 12x6x12 in., or a wallet under 5x8x2 in. Backpacks are banned.
• There is no re-entry, and you can't step outside to smoke because the whole campus is smoke-free.
• On game day, the arena ticket office outside Gate 1 on Foundry Street opens 2 hours before puck drop, and doors open 1 hour before.
• iPhone users need Safari to add tickets to Apple Wallet. Use the Transfer feature to share tickets.