Avaya Stadium

I always have a ton of fun when I visit Avaya! I have sat in the BMW club seats, way up high near the top level, and almost everywhere in between — including standing at the rail near the bar — but there really isn’t a bad view in the house. It’s especially fun to visit when the Quakes aren’t even playing; sometimes they show other matches on the big screen that faces Coleman and you can come with lawn chairs to watch in style! Parking and admittance are free, so it’s a great budget-​friendly afternoon activity.
I’m too chicken to walk from my apartment but it’s doable, which is an aspect of its location that I certainly enjoy. On nights we’re not attending games, though, it still behooves us to be aware of the Earthquakes schedule because traffic can be a nightmare in the area, especially in the shopping center directly across the street. God bless the soul who unwittingly has an In & Out craving around the time a match ends — that has certainly been me in the past. With that said, though the system in the dirt lots seems like a pretty legit operation, parking at the stadium itself just sucks in general if you don’t have a VIP pass. I was hoping the new construction nearby was going to be a parking garage but — surprise, surprise! — it looks like just another office building.
The staff is typically super friendly, attentive, and they make the place run like a well-​oiled machine across all departments. To me, their sales team deserves an especially loud shout-​out: my husband and I were looking at purchasing season tickets and though we ultimately chose to pass this year, we received great service throughout the process of looking at seats and making our decision so we will definitely consider the option again. You really can’t go wrong when you visit Avaya so if you haven’t been yet, get a ticket for a cheap seat, hitch a ride, and experience it all!

Still stand by original statement: great stadium, horrible parking lot. We will not buy season tickets till they fix this parking situation. $ 25 to park in some crazy lot behind the training facility, by the trash dump and old rotted sod. Takes hours to get out after a game. Ridiculous. It was easier getting out of candlestick.
Love the team, love the stadium, but hate coming to games because of parking.

We hosted a corporate event here and it was the coldest I’ve been in a very longtime. The way the stadium is set up creates a wind tunnel that channeled a strong, cold wind throughout the stadium. We ended up buying guests sweatshirts and blankets to help encourage them to stay and enjoy the event. This was a cost we hadn’t incorporated into our original planning.
Taking the cold out of consideration, there were a coupe other hiccups that happened too.
— The timing of the food delivery was a bit off, which did not help to warm our cold attendees.
— There was some drama between the management and the staff person working our event that we really didn’t need to be made aware of.
Aside from the above, the event planning and execution went great. The staff were very efficient in all details leading up to the event. The stadium allows for certain «extras» to be added onto our event that other stadiums don’t allow; private tours, time with professional players and bringing in necessary equipment for the corporate presentation side of the event. These extras were very helpful.
Taking all the above into consideration, I’d still host another event here. I’d take the above as a learning curve and incorporate smoothing out these details into our next event planning.

Now, I love my Earthquakes more then the average girl. So when I learned that they were getting a new stadium I was absolutely ecstatic! They stadium is beautiful, and really plays to the spirit of our home team. I especially like the view of the landing planes behind the scoreboard.
Negatives include: longest outside bar is over rated, food is overpriced, and parking is horrible.

Earthquakes are pretty cool and the stadium is bad ass it’s pricey but every seat is awesome the grass is good for family functions but I would love to see a Wwe event there outdoor even would be sick but will see hope somebody in the Unilocal world here’s my call about that lol

Do you want your kids searched more than at airport security? Bring your kid to a San Jose Earthquakes game and they will make them take off their hat, remove their jacket, open their earthquakes backpack, demand they remove their go-​phone from their pocket and throw out their unopened SourPatch kids candy.
As a STH, Typically we love coming to San Jose Earthquakes games however the 2^nd year of Inconsistent security procedures with children is what is driving me to write this 2^nd review.
Comically they thought my bag was too big even though it was an Earthquake Season Ticket Holder promotion
If you complain of their excess security procedures on children, the security staff will tell you to talk to Earthquakes Staff because they are following orders. When you talk to Earthquakes staff they will tell you its the security staff and their discretion. Cluster? Most Definitely!
As a San Jose Earthquakes fan, this is the SECOND YEAR of SECURITY inconsistencies in the way they treat CHILDREN San Jose Earthquake Season Ticket Holders wearing Earthquakes gear including an autographed jersey and hat.
As a Mother it is disturbing to see 10 year olds treated in this manner, whereas this does not happen at a SF Giants or A’s game. Since this is the 2^nd year I have witnessed our kids treated in this fashion, it is apparent to me that the problem haven’t gone away from last year. Except last year the security guy screamed at our kid for having a bag of unopened skittles and threw them away.
Who wants their kids treated to this excessive abuse and scrutiny?
The Platinum parking situation is pitiful, either a dust bowl or a mud bath for a high price pass. Be prepared to budget for car washes after every game. I was told it would be paved this year but that did not happen.
Oh a don’t bother to tailgate if you don’t want gravel and dust in your hamburger or chili dogs.
Other than that as my previous review stated, the San Jose Earthquakes games are very FUN, great seats throughout the stadium and great soccer by dedicated players and super fans.
I hope the Earthquakes office figures this security procedures out ASAP with consistency across the hired security contractor so my family can enjoy the day instead of my kids being hassled. Until then, this review remains.

The first time I ever went to an MLS/​Earthquakes match was at Buckshaw and was because of Unilocal.Free tickets to a game? I’m in. But Buckshaw sucks. I’ve seen better high school stadiums before. But I still loved the Quakes and then I found they were building Avaya Stadium a 15 minute walk from where I live and I figured I would get season tickets. Also hard to beat the feeling of being the first butt to ever sit in a stadium seat.
As for the stadium itself — it is a gorgeous U-​shape with the open end pointing at the airport, giving some great views of planes landing during the game. Fortunately no planes fly over the stadium unless they are dropping off a parachutist. But that’s the basic design…
When you enter, passing through the metal detector teams and ticket scanning teams, to your left will be the large team store, the field with events, promos, food trucks, games, and The Longest Bar in the Country (or something like that). I usually hit up BBQ Kalbi or something with a short line.
At the base level of the stadium is a number of concession stands — half of which have the same hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, nachos, etc. But there are also some carving, sausage, bbq, panini, and other more gourmet options weren’t much more than the other food. Then you have the few small stores that will have t-​shirts, hats, jackets, and scarves. My favorite spot is the beer of the worlds stand which offers draft, cans, and bombers for sale. About $ 12 per beer.
The seats are comfortable, and I have good seats in the corner giving me a solid view. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, many sociable as well. Haven’t had an issue with any of the regular season ticket holders, but there were some loud mouth Timber fans who unfortunately sat near me last season who wouldn’t shut up.
Whether going with friends or with your family, you’ll have a good time at Avaya stadium.

Parking it’s horrible
Under staff, need to better manage it
They need to do better structure
HIRE more people to monitor it
So you don’t wait 45−1hr.
Food.nachos overpriced

Avaya is a great place to chill and watch a match. To the beautiful bar and grass area with food trucks to the stadium where there is not a bad seat in the house.
It’s really a beautiful venue for some footy.

This stadium is the best I have ever been to. No one was in the sun the whole time. There was plenty of seating where you can see the whole field. It’s really close to a small strip mall where you can eat prior and it was easy to get into the stadium without a long wait. Great experience

Literally every seat will have a solid view because of the intimate setup. They also have a standing bar facing the field across from the bar area of you want a different environment from your seats.

Beautiful Stadium. I love the way that the design team incorporated the past into the sleek new design is awesome. There is a lot to do here other than watch the Quakes.
1. There are 4 team stores that always have people trying to buy the newest and latest Quakes gear.
2. The HUGE outdoor bar (the largest in North America… I think).
3. The food trucks, they’re always changing but you’ll always be able to find something delicious!
4. Events for the kids, I’ve seen face painting and bounce castles, and skills practice.
5. Making your way to the fan sections to cheer with The Ultras & El Terremoto… if you think you can hang.
There’s a bit of a stall when trying to get in the gates to the game (they use wands instead of metal detectors). The parking lots are a mess (there are plans to build a paring structure but that means less tailgating). Post game traffic is a cluster of something not wonderful (whatcha gonna do bout it though).
TIP: For huge parties and families with kids I recommend buying standing room tickets & enjoying the game from the lawn on the big screen with a nice cold beverage.

I got invited to Avaya Stadium for a viewing party yesterday against Dallas. I was unsure about going because I had no cash on me, I was feeling lazy and I didn’t feel like dealing with a crowd. But as I drove up to the stadium I was surprised to see no big crowd, and parking spaces right in front! Score! So I walked up to the gates and it was a free event! Yes!
The grass area was packed with fans watching the game on the big screen. Such a great feeling and environment, everyone was just having a great time.
They had $ 3 beers, concessions open and and specials on gear ($ 5 shirts!!!). Will definitely come back next season for more of these types of events!
A tip of advice for viewing parties: bring blankets and/​or lawn chairs and you can bring your own food.

Went to my first Earthquakes game and it was a blast! My first impressions of the stadium is that was beautiful. Upon entering you can see that everything is open. They have a lawn section for a bunch of free activities and giveaways. They even have food trucks line up so if your looking for unique foods, they have options instead of your typical overpriced stadium food. Along with the open lawn they also have a nice bar section, a pretty big one too. It’s a great place to socialize.
As for the soccer game itself, I was impressed with the lay out of the seating. They’re isn’t a bad seat in the house. I honestly feel like standing room would actually be a better option than actual seats because you’re so close to the action. If you are seating in the seats it’s nice and tidy. Just watch out where your catching the game cause a ball could be kicked your way.
The only thing that constantly bugged me at the game was the scoreboard. The time was displayed on the top corner of the scoreboard and its not really visible. You would think showing the times in a sports area would be posted almost everywhere like in other sports. Another thing is that they do a really bad job of replay here. Other than someone scoring a goal, if you missed something, forget about it. They just have someone in the back asleep over there.
Overall, I think it’s a exciting atmosphere catch a soccer game, it’s even a great place to be social just cause of the huge bar and lawn area. And if your serious about your soccer, the views are great. Just not feeling the operations of the scoreboard.
Go Earthquakes! #Wondolowski

I really enjoyed visiting Avaya Stadium. This modern soccer stadium is right across the street from the San Jose Airport on Coleman. 2015 is the inaugural season for the venue, and they did a really good job in designing and optimizing the details.
Avaya is the home of the San Jose Earthquakes and various other outdoor events. The stadium is elevated off the ground, creating an open breezeway for high-​dollar suites and standing room spaces at either end of the pitch. One of the ends is completely open with a large video scoreboard that also houses a massive outdoor bar underneath. The open end also houses a large grass area for food truck and play areas.
The seating was designed for maximum views, so it is a bit steep. This may require extra effort to climb into the stratosphere for some of the cheaper tickets. I was satisfied with the food and drink options at Avaya. They offer standard upscale stadium fare with very long lines for the more exotic food trucks. The large bar also allows you to get your drink on!
Parking is very expensive and difficult to navigate. I really hope they can fix this, but I appreciate the large reserve of VTA buses lined up after the game to shuttle fans back downtown. On my visit, the cold winds of Autumn were blowing, so make sure to dress appropriately.
Ultimately, your experience at Avaya is probably more impacted by the outcome of the game, but they have created a great venue which I hope will be copied in other cities preparing for the MLS.

Came here for my first Earthquakes game the other night and it was an amazing experience! I’m a big soccer fan and since it’s not such a big sport in the US i wasn’t sure what to expect. I was actually pleasantly surprised to see that the stadium was pretty packed. I knew Avaya was fairly new, and I have to say they did a great job with it! Loved all of the food vendors and everything is very updated and modern. The outdoor bar area behind the goal post is huge and I’ve never seen anything like it at any other stadium. They also have an area where various food trucks are parked, which is great for people looking for something else besides the usual stadium food.
Our seats were in the lower supporters terrace, which is actually standing room only. However I didn’t mind standing, and loved that we were so close to the pitch and felt like we were apart of the action. The crowd around us was really energetic and made the experience even better.
Overall, I had a great time and can’t wait to go to another game!

Avaya stadium is A for AMAZING. I have both driven and taken the VTA lightrail from Campbell, had a beer at san pedro square market, then took the 231 bus to the stadium. The pub trans is the way to go. I’ve been to at least 5 earthquakes games here so far.
The venue itself is clean and easy. I’ve hardly noticed any lines, and when I do, they’re tolerable. Since the stadium is new, there are kinks that are being ironed out, but all in all a great venue.
The outdoor bar is great. I just like the fact that I can brag that I’ve been to the largest outdoor bar in north america. SCORE ;)
This is a really nice place to take family, friends, and/​or coworkers. Tickets are priced well and there’s not a bad seat in the house. and if you don’t like your seat, you can stand behind the goal at the bar.
oh, did I mention go to the bar?

You know… Soccer players can go for 90 minutes and know 11 different positions…
Whaaa?
I came here with a friend of mine yesterday and I was happy because of the long ass bar behind our seats — basically behind the goalie line area. I felt VIP as fcuk.
Stadium had plenty of food trucks around, concessions, clean bathrooms and that loooooooong bar which I forgot to take a picture of because I was too busy stuffing my face with food and drinking… my bad. Seats were comfortable and we had a server bring us food or drinks which was good. There were also hot chocolate guy walking around.
Oh yeah, you may see players doing their drills in front of you… I was watching some of the Union players get some practice… kind of an OK view.
Food trucks were okay. I got some freaking overpriced tri-​tip sandwich which lacked flavor and I was pissed about it because for $ 14… it should taste good. At least I was drinking beer.
Parking was another story. We got this «Platinum Parking Pass» but it didn’t seem to matter because the damn parking lot is just gravel and shiet. It needs to be repaved, needs a lot of lights and parking signs so you’ll remember where you parked.
San Jose Earthquakes lost to the Philadelphia Unions. All I keep hearing from the group of drunk people behind us is the name Connor Casey of the Unions because he’s bald, 34 years old and should be retiring soon. He went in to play and scored both 2 of the goals… lol.

I was promised root beer floats.
And celebrity ice cream scoopers like Kristie Yamaguchi.
When we got there, they ran out of ice cream.
WTH! I didn’t come here for the soccer game. And none of the players took their shirts off, even though it was warm as heck out!
Consolation prize: biggest outdoor bar this side of the coast.
4 stars.

I am not sure that it is fair to dock a star for the parking situation at a sports stadium but I am going to do it anyway. Paying $ 25 dollars for silver parking and $ 30 for gold is stupid! Both lots are far away and are «slip and break your neck» gravel. So to all you ladies who want to wear heels to a sporting event I first ask why? Then I warn you that you will twist an ankle for sure because it is a dusty gravely mess in those lots! It takes forever to get into the parking lot, takes forever to get out, and you will be dusty and coughing by the time you have to bottle neck into the entrance of the stadium. One star down!
The stadium alone is 5 stars of awesomeness. Like others have said there is not a bad seat in the house. Even general admission gives you a goalkeeper’s view of the field. Or you can bring a blanket and sit on the lawn behind the large outdoor bar and watch the game on a huge TV screen. The bar is something you might find at a Las Vegas Casino. It is spans at least ²⁄₃ of the width of the field. The bathrooms have two entrances which make the lines move a little bit faster.
This stadium makes me sad that I didn’t get season tickets.