Club seating
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Club Level Seating is a special section of seating in modern sports stadium
s.
The Club Level is usually located towards the middle of the stage of seating sections, above the lower deck but below the upper deck. They are usually right next to the Luxury Boxes
, either right above, right below, or sandwiched between two levels of Luxury Boxes. Club Level seating is considered as higher class than sitting anywhere else in the arena, but lower class compared to the Luxury Boxes.
Unlike the Luxury Boxes, most club levels do not wrap entirely around the arena. Some club levels stop at a certain point, giving way to an expansion of the Mezzanine
, while others give way to lower class Luxury Boxes (such as "Party Suites"). A notable exception to this is Emirates Stadium
in London
, which has a complete tier of club seating.
Club Levels allow fans multiple levels of entertainment. Club Level seating is open to the elements, as opposed to the entirely enclosed luxury boxes, which gives more of an outdoors impression at roofless and open-roof stadiums and arenas. Club Level seating is normally bought on a contract basis to allow for maximum profit on the part of the stadium.
The Club Level provides fans with special access to an indoor part of the arena exclusive to fans with special tickets. These areas are air conditioned and allow access to special restaurants, merchandise stands, and lounge areas of the stadium that are not otherwise available. Concession stands and vendors on the Club Level also often offer different menus than in other stands to give more of a special feel to the Club. These areas are closed off to the rest of the stadium, and they usually can only be accessed through the exclusive, private club entrances.
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
s.
The Club Level is usually located towards the middle of the stage of seating sections, above the lower deck but below the upper deck. They are usually right next to the Luxury Boxes
Luxury box
A Luxury box is a special seating section located within stadiums, arenas and other sporting and entertainment venues. They are typically located in the midsection of a stadium grandstand, usually providing the best views of the event...
, either right above, right below, or sandwiched between two levels of Luxury Boxes. Club Level seating is considered as higher class than sitting anywhere else in the arena, but lower class compared to the Luxury Boxes.
Unlike the Luxury Boxes, most club levels do not wrap entirely around the arena. Some club levels stop at a certain point, giving way to an expansion of the Mezzanine
Mezzanine (architecture)
In architecture, a mezzanine or entresol is an intermediate floor between main floors of a building, and therefore typically not counted among the overall floors of a building. Often, a mezzanine is low-ceilinged and projects in the form of a balcony. The term is also used for the lowest balcony in...
, while others give way to lower class Luxury Boxes (such as "Party Suites"). A notable exception to this is Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Ashburton Grove, currently known as the Emirates Stadium, is a UEFA elite football stadium which is home to Arsenal FC, where they moved from Highbury in 2006. It has an current capacity of 60,361, and there have been rumours of an expansion...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, which has a complete tier of club seating.
Club Levels allow fans multiple levels of entertainment. Club Level seating is open to the elements, as opposed to the entirely enclosed luxury boxes, which gives more of an outdoors impression at roofless and open-roof stadiums and arenas. Club Level seating is normally bought on a contract basis to allow for maximum profit on the part of the stadium.
The Club Level provides fans with special access to an indoor part of the arena exclusive to fans with special tickets. These areas are air conditioned and allow access to special restaurants, merchandise stands, and lounge areas of the stadium that are not otherwise available. Concession stands and vendors on the Club Level also often offer different menus than in other stands to give more of a special feel to the Club. These areas are closed off to the rest of the stadium, and they usually can only be accessed through the exclusive, private club entrances.