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Bartow Arena
617 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
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Review №1

Nice arena........a bit dated but still a cool place to watch a bball game. The games are fun with band, cheerleaders, and a DJ. Jumbotron has all of the fan experience stuff like dance and kiss cam stuff. The team is okay this year so they do generate some excitement.Parking is not that great so be early..

Re
Review №2

Safe & Secure with on staff policeman. Parking by the curve access and plenty of lighting. Near various food courts and Publix! Accessible for bike riders and persons with a Disability.

Jo
Review №3

We went here for a graduation and I really liked it. I havent saw a graduation where they post the names of the graduates on a multi side screen and they also shot big green and gold streamers at the end. It looked so cool! (But bear with my pictures, my phone just doesnt take very quality photos)

D
Review №4

Excellent venue to attend my nephew high school graduation. Very comfortable seats and nice layout

Dr
Review №5

Seats are comfortable. Good views from anywhere in the stands concessions are price ro sell. Overall good experience.

Wh
Review №6

Southeast Louisiana at UAB basketball.

Gi
Review №7

I text ahead by a email. And was told the handicap parking lot was number 24 behind Campbell Hall. Was not able to reach Lot 24 because streets were closed in the police wouldnt let me get on that road. Please give proper information next time.

XO
Review №8

Beautiful establishment! Clean restrooms. Overall nice place!

Cr
Review №9

Thankful for the space to view my daughters graduation. Pleased of room to see 420 kids graduate high school. The seats were cramped and most uncomfortable.

B
Review №10

Always a great place to have fun with family and friends.

Ch
Review №11

Not a bad seat in the house, games affordable

Br
Review №12

UAB graduation was large but it was over in 20 minutes. Congratulations to all the new graduates. It was such an awesome time watching the ceremony to receive their earned degrees.

Ve
Review №13

What a night.i had a blast and the game was full on.great venue

Ka
Review №14

Great place to watch basketball.

Te
Review №15

I went to vote on midterm election day it was in and out no situations praise the Lord. I also enjoyed the conversation that I had with one of the workers Letha. The conversation with her was priceless she was outside on break after I finish voting. So show me where I can get a snack across the street and she also talk to me about all of these changes downtown healthgrades. I was sitting outside and waiting on my ride. I look forward to seeing her next year or the next election. She said that shes been doing this for 40 years imagine that. I would definitely say she is committed.

Da
Review №16

Great place to see the Blazers win!

Pa
Review №17

My Granddaughter and my grandson graduated from high school at this Arena and I just loved the way it was set up. Everything was well organfixed and everyone in the arena could see the whole program very well.

Li
Review №18

Went to listen to a section of the UAB band play patriotic music for the 4th of July. The weather was perfect - warm with cool breezes - the music was great and the view of the fireworks though not perfect, was convenient - and that was what we were looking for.

Ke
Review №19

Great arena at UAB. Timeless design. Well maintained facility with concessions and shops inside. Only downside is finding parking. Parking is very limited and the larger the event, the more difficult parking becomes. Somewhat difficult top navigate if you are wheelchair bound too.

Le
Review №20

Great basketball atmosphere. The fans are not too crazy.Go Blazers

Ki
Review №21

It is a nicely appointed arena. The activities throughout the game were entertaining. They could update the concession stand offerings.

Da
Review №22

Go Blazers! They got an extra star because I like the Blazers.

Ol
Review №23

Perfect spot for a large high school graduation. Parking was easy and I didnt feel crowded in the seats.

Jo
Review №24

Not too sure what to say. Small but clean and well maintained. Was there attending a graduation.

Co
Review №25

Attended the college graduation. Front steps are steep for the older generations. Security was good. Cleanliness was good.

Mi
Review №26

Very nice venue. oncessions have improved. Portals and seats well marked with a lot of staff to help answer questions. Not much of a line to get in, plenty of ticket takers. Clean. Always enjoy attending events there.

JP
Review №27

Great place to take the family to a basketball game! The prices at the concession stands are very low. All you can drink Pepsi products $2.50, bottle water $2.00, hotdogs $2.00. Everything was priced very low!

Ma
Review №28

Really great basketball arena. When full, this arena becomes one of the best home court advantages in the country. There is a minor edit needed: it says Bartow Arena University of Alabama basketball arena, but its actually the University of Alabama at Birmingham (or UAB) basketball arena. University of Alabamas home basketball arena is about 50 miles southwest of here.

Al
Review №29

Visited the arena on three separate occasions for UAB graduations, and each time I found it easy to traverse, and the staff was helpful. Parking was fairly easy as well, and not that far from the arena. Although, we did experience a bit of a bottleneck when we attempted to get out of the parking deck.

To
Review №30

Easy access great concession stands very clean and a real outstanding sound system

Ch
Review №31

Clean & comfortable venue

Ow
Review №32

I love to see basketball games here...perfect size!

Dr
Review №33

Spacious and well managed.

Li
Review №34

Great time daughter graduated with BA.....so proud of her.

Ch
Review №35

Concession line too long and slow. We were told on a rainy cold night no umbrellas were allowed inside the arena. There was nothing posted outside or on the tickets. Very upset about that!!

Ro
Review №36

Great facilities and people. But there is no parking had to park two blocks away and feed the meter! Ridiculous.

Ma
Review №37

2019 Winter Graduation

Ga
Review №38

Saw my first game Saturday against Middle Tn. Great game and facility

Sp
Review №39

I work here. Amazing atmosphere

La
Review №40

Nice arena for my daughters graduation.

Ca
Review №41

I went here for my niece graduation. The seats are comfortable and everything was nice.

Ta
Review №42

The Arena was very nice. It was well organized for the UAB Graduation ceremony.

Sh
Review №43

Lots of memories here love the place

Fe
Review №44

Nice arena seats are comfortable and slightly elevated great view from any section

Ez
Review №45

I was there for a high school graduation. We showed up 2 hours early. Parking was a little hard to find. Its a nice area.

Sa
Review №46

Really great arena

Li
Review №47

Too bad UAB lost.

Wa
Review №48

Had a great time hot dogs were awesome prices not bad either

ji
Review №49

Not a bad seat in the house. Word to the wise. When you make a comment to a player or an official they can hear you.

St
Review №50

Very nice

Ja
Review №51

Bring Joy to your Heart

Er
Review №52

Very easy to get in and out of, crowd is usually great if theyre present for any event. Staff is good. Only downside are some plain cinder block walls on the interior.

Dr
Review №53

Staff kicked us out as soon as possible for the next event but didnt have to be rude about it the way they were

Ma
Review №54

There was no parking ,just like everything else in the city of Birmingham Alabama,it was messed up! Birmingham is one sorry place!

er
Review №55

Very nice. Clean restrooms, nice event people good seating anywhere

Wa
Review №56

The game is much different without the point guard Bryant

Br
Review №57

I actually work at UAB, and we are very proud of Bartow Arena. Its a great venue. Its easy to get to, easy to find your way around once inside.

An
Review №58

Graduation for a friends daughter!! Bery nice set up

jo
Review №59

Nice facility, clean, well maintained. Pretty easy access to seating.

Mi
Review №60

Everyone was great there showing us around campus! Ready to be UAB Mom!!!!!

St
Review №61

Always great entertainment but not always clean

ca
Review №62

Went for graduation. It was goodExperience

J
Review №63

Lots of street parking within walking distance and felt safe to walk there. A nice smaller sized arena.

Ri
Review №64

Nicely laid out place. Perfect for UAB graduations!

Ch
Review №65

The Basketball game was awesome UAB has a talented team

Ma
Review №66

Excellent Place

Ch
Review №67

Great ceremony

Ro
Review №68

Great family night out! Go Blazers!

Jo
Review №69

Went there for my first granddaughters graduation. Outstanding place to by a e a graduation ceremony.

za
Review №70

Great campus arena for uab sports

Ma
Review №71

This was a standard arena. I recently went her for a friend who got her PhD.

Lo
Review №72

Easy parking. Convient location. Clean facility.

Ra
Review №73

Enjoyed my daughters graduation from UAB here.

Me
Review №74

This arena is amazing. The seats arent bad for a facility and they take pride in keeping it clean.

Bi
Review №75

Home to the UAB Blazers, Bartow Arena is a cozy 8,500 seat arena that boasts one of the best home court advantages in all of America.

Ka
Review №76

Pretty clean, nice facility.

La
Review №77

Great venue. Spacious. Courteous personnel.

Jo
Review №78

The arena itself was well decorated and clean but the staff is what had me leave only 2 stars. We were visiting from a 3 hour drive for a graduation that took place. We were all on the steps waiting for the doors to open at 9:30 sharp. You could see all of the staff members on their phones and talking to other employees waiting for the cue. Well have it our luck it began to rain.. you would think with 2-3 minutes till they wouldnt have a problem with letting people in to get out of the rain. Nope. Nothing. We stood while it rained and waited on the clock to hit 9:30 on the dot. This was pathetic on their end and all I could think about as I left.

Ch
Review №79

Great place to watch UAB Basketball and volleyball! Go Bazers!!

T.
Review №80

Made for UAB Basketball but I was there for a graduation ceremony which was perfect for the event.

Ch
Review №81

Great school, friendly staff, parking was a bit of a pain but it is in town so not much of a choice. Probably sending my kid to school there.

Ro
Review №82

If you are going to watch UAB Mens Basketball, you now have to pay to park. Other than that, Go Blazers!

Sh
Review №83

Good sports. I always have a nice time

Je
Review №84

Its a mid-sized college arena with few real amenities, but thats also what makes it great fun, and very real.

Te
Review №85

Parking was a pain in the arse but the facilities, the staff and volunteers were wonderful.

Sc
Review №86

Get place to see a game. Great staff very kind and helpful

sh
Review №87

Perfect basketball court.

Ah
Review №88

Fun all the time. This place has a great memories.

Re
Review №89

Well ran place clean keep it up

Do
Review №90

TOP 10 best universitys

Qu
Review №91

Clean Bathrooms

Da
Review №92

Great place to earn a degree

Kr
Review №93

Gene Bartow was a wonderful man! Go Blazers!

Ed
Review №94

Simply Beautiful state of the art complex

De
Review №95

Is the statue coming back?

Ta
Review №96

Love 2 see UAB Blazers play

Ra
Review №97

Hard to find a place to park during big events.

Ro
Review №98

Went for my cousins graduation. It was a beautiful ceremony and the staff was very helpful

Je
Review №99

Great , well run venue

Ah
Review №100

My kids love it

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  • Address:617 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
  • Site:http://www.uabsports.com/
  • Phone:+1 205-975-8221
Categories
  • Concert hall
  • Basketball court
  • Arena
  • Volleyball court
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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