Best Seats at Kia Forum
The most common seating layout at Kia Forum for concerts is an end-stage setup with the stage located near sections Section 113, Section 114 and Section 115. For many concerts there are also slight variations to the layout, which may include General Admission seats, fan pits and B-stages.
On the Floor: Sections Floor 1, Floor 2, Floor 3 and Floor A are Floor Seats, which offer some of the closest views of the performers. For many concerts, floor sections are added or removed. These performer-specific adjustments may alter the floor layout and the views from each floor section.
To the Side of the Stage: For close views of the stage with a little bit of elevation, consider seats to the side of the stage in Section 111, Section 112 and Section 125. The view is not head-on like on the floor, but many of the seats are closer to the stage, provide better elevation and are actual stadium seats.
Head-on to the Stage: Seats directly across from the stage, like those in Section 101, Section 102, Section 135 and Section 136 provide the most comfortable looks of the performance.
Even upper level sections offer unobstructed sitelines. Just keep in mind that you won't be able to see as much detail from these seats as you would if you sat closer to the stage.
Consider the Following When Buying Concert Tickets
Seats behind the stage are occassionally sold: Unless your main objective is to just get in the building, you'll want to completely avoid anything behind the stage - like those in/near or above sections Section 113, Section 114, Section 115 and Section 116. It's unlikely the performer will turn around to salute you - and you're more likely to be completely blocked out from seeing the show.
If you're on the shorter side (or bringing kids), consider floor seats only in the first few rows: The most common complaint amongst floor ticketholders is that they can't see the stage because of taller people in front of them. As an alternative, consider side sections near the stage that will still have you close and high enough to see.
Lower level side sections are not created equal: While the side sections closest to the stage are top-notch, side sections farther from the stage may leave you with a cramp in your neck. Sections 108 and 129 are not well-angled towards the stage - leaving you to turn your head for an ideal view. Instead, consider head-on sections in the lower level or even close side seats in the upper level like 211 and 225.
Behind the Stage Seating
- Behind the Stage Seating - For some end-stage concerts at Kia Forum tickets will be sold behind the stage. This means they are located in a location that is opposite of the dire...
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Box Seats
- Box Seats - Box Seats at Kia Forum are separate areas located at the bottom of select 200 level sections. These boxes are lounge-like areas with a table and comfo...
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Floor Seats
- Floor Seats - The most popular seats for a concert at Kia Forum are those located on the floor. For an indoor arena, the venue has a large number of floor seats at ...
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Lower Bowl Seating
- Lower Bowl Seating - While lower-level side seating for a concert is usually one of the best ways to see the show, these seats aren't as good at the Forum as they are at o...
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Upper Bowl Seating
- Upper Bowl Seating - Despite recent renovations, Kia Forum shows its age a bit when looking at seating in the upper level. Unlike modern arenas that usually feature three ...
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Kia Forum Seating Reviews
"On the floor second section back - not your typical vibes venue" - ★★★★ - The way the concert was set up is they had a pit, then the first section, then the second section ba...
Floor J, Row 2, Seats 15 16
"Absolutely worth it!!" - ★★★★★ - These seats gave me an unbelievable view with the benefits of premium seats such as waiter service a...
Box 210, Row 1
"Lotsa of 'behind the scenes' action" - ★★★★★ - These seats are like buying a Cadillac at Toyota Corolla pricing. The view is awesome. Went to see T...
Section 113, Row 12, Seat 1
"Great seats." - ★★★★★ - If you can manage to get the first row it’s AMAZING. You get the perfect view of the big screen an...
Section 227, Row 1, Seat 5
"Great seats for this particular show" - ★★★★ - Lady Gaga used the whole venue. So it was nice to be up higher so you could get the whole experience...
Section 225, Row 14, Seat 8
"Overall Good View" - ★★★★★ - I liked the view! It was a good view of all the screens and the extended stage. There is one photo d...
Section 201, Row 1, Seat 3
"Doobie Brothers - Jun 23, 2024" - ★★★ - We were crammed in like sardines. No leg room at all. Very uncomfortable. Worse than any cheap airli...
Section 101, Row 4 Verified Customer
"Better Than I Had Expected " - ★★★★★ - I was worried about the speakers covering the screens, but that actually didn't happen at all. The v...
Section 226, Row 12, Seat 7
"Best seats in the house" - ★★★★★ - No one in front of you at all. These seats are as close as you can get to the stage without being o...
Section 112, Row 1, Seats 1-2
"Amazing Seats! " - ★★★★ - The seats were great. Yes, not the best but they were great! I was able to see the whole show and ev...
Section 233
"Obstructed view" - ★★★ - First row seemed like it would be great, but there is a platform obstructing the view from the stage...
Section 225, Row 1, Seats 5-6
"Good if you're standing up" - ★★★★★ - Sitting down, there's a glass in the way of the stage. Standing up is fine, but if you're short it m...
Section 205, Row 2, Seat 13
"Excellent View" - ★★★★★ - The seats were in a killer spot, just not enough knee room!
Section 134, Row 3, Seats 1-2
"Great view, no one in front of you" - ★★★★★ - The seats were in the Chase Lounge; wheelchair accessible.
Section 110, Row w, Seats 7 8 9
"Seats were great for the price" - ★★★★★ - You were able to see Harry pretty well
Section 123, Row 6, Seat 6
"A distance from stage but was able to take good pictures when zooming in." - ★★★★ - Seats are comfortable.
Section 203, Row 4, Seat 12
"Great Seats" - ★★★★
Section 122, Row 10, Seat 1
"Good" - ★★★★★
Floor A, Row 5, Seat 8
"Bob Seger - Feb 23, 2019" - ★
Section 131, Row 3 Verified Customer
"Pentatonix - May 16, 2019" - ★★★★
Floor J, Row 1 Verified Customer
"Blake Shelton - Mar 7, 2020" - ★★★★★
Floor A, Row 12 Verified Customer
"Blake Shelton - Mar 7, 2020" - ★★★★★
Floor A, Row 12 Verified Customer
"Tame Impala - Mar 10, 2020" - ★★★★★
Section 225, Row 1 Verified Customer
"Post Malone - Nov 13, 2022" - ★★★★★
Section 135, Row 11 Verified Customer
"Alicia Keys - Aug 2, 2023" - ★★★★★
Section 117, Row 8 Verified Customer
"Far" - ★★★★★
Section 222, Row 10
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Venue & Seating Questions
- How many rows in each section at Kia Forum?
Each section has a varying amount of rows and seats. Find a section to see row and/or seat numbers.
- Is seat number 1 on the left or right side of sections?
As you look towards the stage from your seats, lower number seats are on your right.
- What are box seats at The Forum?
