Matthew Knight Arena

This is the best sports arena That I have been in, including pro. Great sight lines and good sound system Good food options with the exception of no Coke.
Not a fan umpqua ice cream, especially the flavors they sell. No one Zi know likes cookies and cream and the Duck Tracks was not great. We wished there was some vanilla, strawberry or Plain Chocolate

I have attended several concerts, basketball games, and shows at MKA. However, this last visit proved to be the final time I will spend money in support of a venue that really doesn’t think much of providing guests with appropriate seat views or a wonderful experience. I have attended two concerts and each time the sound system was a bit too loud-​distorting the singer’s voice. Basketball games here are great-​no complaints. The Monster truck show was meh at best – you really need more space in order for it to be worth the time and money. We attended the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular last weekend and were sorely disappointed at how few acrobatic and cirque acts were included in the two hour show.
Mostly it was another brilliant performance by the Eugene Symphony. I love the symphony, but really was looking forward to sharing Cirque with my family. To make matters worse, I spent almost $ 80 per ticket for a special VIP floor seat experience, that included an obstructed view of two large black speakers blocking my view of the stage. When I called to talk to the MKA box office today, to express my frustration and see if they could offer a credit or make amends for the terrible seats, I was told that the manager said there was nothing they could do. They were sorry the experience was not good, and knew of other guests who had complained of the same problems, but they were not willing to do anything about it.
MKA – You’ve lost my business and respect. Customer service should be a priority to you, as your guests are the ones paying for your venue and salaries. I love the UO but am very disappointed today. I’d recommend going to PDX if you want a better experience.

I am leaving a one-​star review because of the experience I had last night at the Neil Young Concert last night on 10÷8÷2015. I will not attend a concert here again. Why?
The staff is the strictest staff I have ever encountered at a concert. The staff was staring intently at the crowd the entire time, looking for the slightest but of misbehavior. It was very difficult to just relax and enjoy the music.
At one point, my boyfriend had his leg stretched out and had his eyes closed listening to the music. Two attendants (one general attendant, the other an alcohol monitor) came up the stairs to ask him if he was passed out, and asked multiple times. Later in the concert, I had my eyes closed, again just listening to the music, sitting, resting my head on my boyfriend’s shoulder — and a different attendant stared at me for several minutes straight. To make her stop staring at me, I sat up straight and opened my eyes so that she could see I was awake and not passed out. It was irritating because all we were trying to do was enjoy the music. We consumed zero alcohol and were not causing any sort of ruckus. There is also a zero tolerance no-​reentry requirement.
I saw two people get kicked out. I saw one person get kicked out for smoking weed, which I can completely understand because it’s a potential safety issue. But, I also saw someone get kicked out who was simply sitting down just minding his own business. I saw the attendant take his drink cup from him, open it, and sniff it. The attendant had the person leave with him and the person didn’t return. Granted, there could have been circumstances when the contents of that cup that really warranted getting kicked out — and I don’t have all the information on that.
I appreciate that the staff is there to ensure the safety of the patrons, but I think the staff is overly focused on minor violations. I think acceptable behavior at a concert should include closing your eyes and swaying to the music. Because it was so difficult to relax, I will not return to the arena again for a concert.

This review is for the venue as a concert experience.
Portland concert goers are familiar with the basketball arena turned venue concept and the Moda Center serves adequately if not spectacularly. Eugene’s Matthew Knight Arena is essentially a smaller version with significantly less corporate branding.
Seats are comfortable enough, sound quality is surprisingly high and parking (at least in the surrounding area) is easy. Didn’t hit the concession stands, lines seemed to move decently and prices were less than other venues.
Overall a strong venue.

I’ve not been to the arena because I was unable to purchase concert tickets online using the website. Billions of dollars spent on the arena & the ticket site seems designed for sports fans only. Believe it or not, some of us in Eugene don’t give a flip about the Ducks. I’ve seen concerts at The Sharks arena in San Jose & the website is so much better, maybe because it’s the land of computer geeks & not football players.

Very upset with how my family and I were treated. Harassed for over an hour in the wheelchair seating. My stepfather is in a wheelchair. some guy that is not bound to a wheelchair wanted us to move because it was his birthday. The event security bothered and harassed and made us miss most of Alice Cooper. Very disappointed. Also looking into the Americans with Disabilities Act. since I’m sure laws were broken.

The new arena is pretty decent, but it is no Mac Arthur Court. I do like that it is a lot easier to get food and use the bathroom here but the atmosphere is not very good. What can I say I miss the pit!!!

To call it Mac Court part 2 would be an injustice, considering how attached at the hip some Eugenians, historians, and hardcore fans were 4 years ago when Matthew Knight Arena opened. Instead, this newish spot has become another fixture in the landscape of Eugene, a versatile venue for sports, shows, and more. It modernizes the UO campus with its sleek look and has given the city a real option for securing lucrative attractions to the local scene.
The arena boasts just a little over 12,000 (12,364 to be exact) seats and is home court for Oregon Basketball. It also boasts one of the most unique hardwood floor designs in the country (
), called the Kilkenny Floor, featuring the Deep In The Woods” design from Nike. Speaking of Nike, the company’s founder and Oregon donor extraordinaire, Phil Knight named the arena after his son Matthew who died from a tragic accident. At 200 million bucks and 2 years of construction, this is the most expensive on campus arena in the US.
I appreciate the modern facilities, solid acoustics, and even the comfortable seats. The experience will vary depending on the game, concert, show but on a whole this is a much needed upgrade. The parking situation is still very limited and the building sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the residential look of the campus. It’s not perfect, but it is uniquely Oregon.

Went last night to see Kevin Hart for his new comedy college tour. You truly can’t have bad seats here. Got to see a screening of his upcoming movie also which will be released in January 2015. The lines to get in were fast and efficient as well as the line for snacks/​beverages. Had a great time.

Ive been to arena concerts all over the country, and this place is just the worst. The sound was awful, tinny, and quiet. We all got treated like criminals on the way in with FULL BODY PATDOWNS! What is that? This is Eugene, not Detroit. Parking is a nightmare, tickets are overpriced, staff is surly and unhelpful (well obviously not all of them). And to top it all off, the «artwork» inside on the walls consists of giant blowup posters of their dumb players (ordered from fathead I assume). And the centerpiece? A UofO store with $ 100 fleeces for stupid housewives. As tacky as you can get. So dont waste your money here (like Phil did), unless you have NO other option. Phish rocked though, like always.

You should be ashamed of yourselves. Not note ing where the stage is when you purchase tickets is bogus. Section 215 faces the back of the stage!!! This is criminal. I can watch a big screen at home. This sucks. So not worth the 2 hour drive. Good thing I have awesome company.

July 31, 2104 Santana & Rod Stewart performance.
We sat in section 102 (far up) and my date and I could not even hear each other if we were yelling. We had to text to each other during the performance to communicate.
The VOLUME of the music was PAINFUL!!!
We both agreed about the excess volume and is was extremely concerning to put our audio health thru that experience.
We get it, it was a rock concert, we expected noise. We are not old foaggies, normal people who like to hear and desire to preserve our hearing for the rest of our life.
They do not sell ear plugs.
I do not recommend this venue for music performances.

My first visit to MKA was to see a Tool show. I had purchased tickets online (bad system that stalled out with a notice «do not refresh, do not open another browser window» message that had I listened to, I would not have been able to acquire the two tickets I purchased from a different screen while the first was still inoperable).
Getting in to the venue requires a pathetic search of your personal belongings, and a pat down from minimum-​waged security «experts», who are better at enforcing the no-​cell phone policy rather than providing actual security. Had I taken the time to try and smuggle in a pocket knife, flash light, or any other self-​defense item, it would have been very easy to do so.
Our $ 75 tickets were in the nosebleed section 203, where the rake is so steep, it seemed like it would be easy to lose your balance and topple over. Whoever designed the aisle labeling system should be smacked upside their head. The concrete steps conveniently block the letters printed on the side of the seats which denote the aisle, to the point where the staff could barely figure out what aisle is which.
The seats themselves were off to the side and not that great. Large speakers suspended above the stage blocked the view of the stage where the singer situated himself, although I was able to see the drummer, guitarist, and bass player with good view from the side. Great special effects and lighting made the show enjoyable, but the sound was so loud the seats vibrated uncomfortably. I praised my earplugs for saving my ears and filtering some of the distortion.
My final gripe is that this type of venue would serve copious amounts of alcohol to already wasted patrons, and not be equipped with staff to effectively handle drunken, violent outbursts in a timely fashion.
I’d much rather see a concert at an outdoor amphitheater, or a different venue, rather than attend anything at the MKA again.

Saw Tool here the other night! Well, heard them at least, kind of, with an echo. Word of advice, do not take any side stage tickets. We were in section 202, which is way to the side and way up in the back. Couldn’t see the stage because of the low hung speakers completely blocking the view. Couldn’t even see the light and stage show. And I get much better sound out of my home stereo or my iPod. It was so echoey!!! Terrible venue! Will not be going to another show at this venue, even though it is so close to home. I feel like I got ripped off; $ 75 a ticket for obstructed seats (which weren’t stated as obstructed) was way too much money; I don’t care how big name the band is. I expect to see the show I paid for.

I’ve heard some folks say that they don’t like Matt Court, and I gotta say, I’m shocked. I mean, I get it: Mac Court was also a real gem, and irreplaceable. But Matt is different, and holds a place in my heart, too. Now, to be fair, I have not seen a show here – only hoops, so keep that in mind as you scan my review for your purposes.
First on my list of what to love are the aesthetics. It’s beautiful in here. Whether one is walking in from the path along the Athlete’s Cube, or fortunate enough to ride up in the special elevator from the parking lot, you feel like you’re part of something special. I love the window-​lined second floor. It’s a great place to circle either before the tip off or at halftime with a visitor or a long-​time Yewjeanian. The views are fantastic, and it’s a nice way for newbies to get their bearings.
Now for function. There’s really not a terrible seat in the house, IMO. I’ve sat up in the nosebleeds and, thanks to a friend one time, I got to sit on the floor (squee!). The seats are comfy, which makes Ernie Kent mad, but it does make it too easy to cheer while sitting down (sorry). The Duck Stores here? Also muy especial. Great service, well stocked and, again, gorgeous. Definitely don’t miss a game if one’s scheduled while you’re in town. It’s a truly Ducky experience and the fans are So Much Better than the douchey Autzen crowds.

It’s no Mac Court and certainly lost it’s tradition in a trade for Nuke’s glitz and glamour, but Phil Knight got this construction design right. Still a very tough place to play, phenomenal facilities, but still not sure about the Fir Tree infested court. Regardless, it’s one of the most innovative designs in college basketball and worth seeing at least once.

That b-​ball court design is DOPE! In the woods! Yea, im feelin that!
Fair prices to get in to watch some Ducks basketball, pretty nice and helpful staff, truly awesome fans rockin the place, the band just killin shit… man…what else can i say? Oh yea… GO DUCKS!

I have just experienced my first Matthew Knight Arena event. It was not the event of my own choosing, but I never turn down a free event with my friends! We went to see Passion Pit. Great show, not my personal cup of tea, but good none the less.
My issue, was $ 6.50 bottle of Coor’s light. Yep, you heard me. I live in Eugene, Oregon. Home of Ninkasi, Oakshire, Hop Valley and many other great brewery’s and I was forced to drink Coor’s light at $ 6.50 a pop. I of course had the options of Mikes hard lemon-​aid for $ 7.50 or Red wine for $ 7.50. I would have opted for the wine, but that wasn’t a per bottle price, that was for a cup of wine. What a poor representation of Eugene and it’s brewing culture.
That’s my only complaint. Everything else was good. C’mon people, make me proud to be from Eugene and boast about our local breweries. Local, Local, Local!!!

Matt Knight Arena is the one of best additions to Eugene and the University of Oregon. I’ve been to Matt Knight Arena for men and women’s basketball games, the Elton John concert, and the Nike Tennis event. This arena can host many different types of events and do it well. It is laid out beautifully and is easily comparable to the top professional stadiums across the nation. There’s lots of concession stands with a variety of food vendors. Not a bad seat in the house. Go.

Although the old McArthur Court was hardly anything to write home about, in terms of modern conveniences anyway. But what Mac Court lacked in modernity it made up for in atmosphere.
Well, the newly-​opened Matt Court has all of those modern conveniences. The architects even managed to retain some of the old building’s atmosphere. The upper deck is angled at the highest possible angle allowed by law, which gives the upper deck a feel similar to Mac Court. Unlike Mac Court, however, the viewing angles from your seat are much better.
Like most new arenas, the sound system is set to about 17. Be prepared for the aural assault. And of course, be prepared for the visual assault. The ribbon board is very bright, and reflects on to the floor — an artifact very much reflected on TV broadcasts.
Oh yeah, the floor. I’m sure you’ve heard something about the floor. It’s actually not as bad in person. But it is bad. Then again, this is the University of Oregon we’re talking about. You wouldn’t expect anything else from them.
Phil Knight and Nike definitely got their money’s worth.