Reviews of Cross Insurance Arena. (Sports Complex) in Portland (Maine).

Cross Insurance Arena

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Sports Complex

Sports complex

1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101, United States

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Information of Cross Insurance Arena, Sports Complex in Portland (Maine)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Cross Insurance Arena

Aaron Chadbourne

This is probably the largest arena in Maine, and as such, it gets some of the biggest acts coming through the state. From monster truck driving, to Disney on Ice, to annual UMaine hockey games, to concerts to high school basketball playoffs, this place can do it all. There's nothing particularly special about the place. If you've ever been to a midsize arena before you know what to expect. But they updated the entrance 5 years back and it's clean and decent inside.

Zachary Moore

I was blessed with the opportunity to work concession for Disney on Ice at Cross Insurance Arena through Complete Labor on Preble St Here in Portland.... it allowed me to make some extra Christmas money over the 3 days and I had A-blast!!!!! selling popcorn🌽🌽🌽 and cotton candy , the best part was seeing all the little young ones enjoying all the characters and the show !!All the songs being sung and dancers on ice what A Radical Time....I highly recommend anybody that reads this if you get a chance to go to Disney on ice take it!!!!

Jen D

We just saw Jo Koy. Great show, but one thing. For the people sitting in the back and not on the floor, it would be a good idea to have screens showing the comedian. It allows us to be able to feel like we are close to the stage and the comedian doesn't look like an ant. When it comes to comedy facial expressions can be imperative. Maybe look into that.

Christopher “Just do it” Julian

This is a hot spot to catch a live show. The sound is professional, The Performers are amazing and the lights set the mood. If you catch a concert any place in Portland, make sure you hit up this place October 8th to catch a real live show!!

Ryan Mack

The Cross Insurance Arena has been a great venue for concerts and sporting events. I have seen many memorable concerts here over the years. The recent renovations have greatly improved the overall experience, and event parking was a breeze. I recently was given free tickets to see the Maine Mammoths, and the presentation was awesome; not a bad seat in the house. The event staff and vendors were helpful and friendly. My friends and I had a blast, so I definitely would reccomend checking out a variety of shows at this venue!

Michelle Cloutier

Shannon was awesome with organizing our girls youth hockey group tickets for the Mainers game for "Women in Sports" night. She also had the girls on the benches during warm ups. All the girls had a blast!

Megan Lewis

1st time to see Russ. Speedy entry. The only complaint I had was the little amount of places to get a drink making lines crazy and usually they ran out of everything by the time you even got up to grab a drink.

Derek Wilcox

A great multi-purpose venue!

Lisa Thompson

Went to see The Price is Right good time fortunately they had two big huge speakers or whatever hanging down so people sitting on the sides of the room could not see very well

Jason Rand

Nice place to see a minor league hockey game. Family friendly.

Ken Moulton Jr.

Greatest place to see a show, concert, or a hockey game in Maine.

Johnski Philosophy

There was a great show there tonight. Chicago they were excellent. The people that work there go Way Beyond the Call of Duty. My Mobility impaired girlfriend was helped to the parking garage in a wheelchair. Many thanks

Steven R

I had a good time filming/live streaming BEHS graduation. Good thing we were using the jumbotron, other than that not sure if people would be able to see anything.

Lauren Norcross

Went to this venue last night for the AJR concert. There isn't a bad seat in this arena, but things can get kinda tight with the rows. Food was decent and not too expensive for concert food. Sound quality was decent, the opening act had way too much bass, but the sound engineer fixed that. I don't know if that's at fault of the arena's sound system or what. Parking was a breeze and was definitely worth the trip from MA.

Jeff Slaton

Awesome venue with nice private seats.

Alex Theberge

Excellent seating and everything was very clean. It would be cool if the venue’s COVID-19 expectations were right at the top of their (mobile at least) website. The music during the game kept setting off my decibel warning app — But is that a bad thing?

Thomas LaPlante

So, it was built in the 70’s and “updated” in the 2010’s. It’s a fine facility in terms of bathrooms, concession stands, etc. it is an AMAZING place to watch a hockey or basketball game. Great sight lines from every seat. Ultra modern it is not, but if you’re there for the game, it’s a great place.

Mike C

Took in Mariners game. Reasonable prices in the arena, small selection but everything you need. My problem came with the tickets. Bought online had to use Ticketmaster. Game tickets were only 20 bucks but the fees were 18.50 more and I did all the work myself online...I call BS

Dan R.

Great seats from up above, for Jeff Dunham. Lifting spirits in some dark times. Quick hitting comedy, with witty improv, some special moments of laughter to remember for a life time. Thanks Jeff for pure comedy gold.

Doug Waites

Hockey at its best. I highly recommend this arena. Family friendly.

Trevor Shuman

Went and saw Gabriel Iglesias. Very clean arena and easy to find everything you need.

Phil Brown (Kreachur)

Went for the Jeff Dunham show. Amazing show but there is no where near enough parking the need to add a few more levels to the parking garage or something

Jacob Bradley

I've been to quite a few arenas and this one by far is my favorite! It's not too big and not too small, just the right size to be comfy. The restrooms are readily accessible and so are the food stands! Definitely looking forward to watching some more Mariners games here!

Jason Chambers

Jo Koy was absolutely amazing!

Michael Souliere

This was my 2nd experience at the Cross Insurance Arena just at a different section this time. I would definitely recommend this place if your going to a concert

Kelly Anderson

I was there last week for a HS basketball game and was told I couldn’t bring in an EMPTY water bottle. I always bring one with me to fill up inside any arena. Mostly, to help eliminate single-use plastic waste but also to save money. You charge $3/bottle and I am a Mom of 5 kids...admission for our family was already high but now you want me to buy water for all??? There is NO reason behind your policy except to make money...please change your policy. It’s good for everyone!

Kilted Libertarian

Great venue for a hockey game! And to see Star Wars characters

Ronald Valade

Great little arena. No really bad seat in the house. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare but being centrally located makes it an easy walk.

Janis McAlister

It's so great to be able to go to shows again! All of the team members were very friendly.

Erin Parker

Had an awesome time we went to see fluffy. The arena was in great condition and they did a great job keeping everyone flowing through the lines to get in

Benjamin Moore

Great music venue for big bands.

Jacob Poger

The Maine Mariners experience was great! The action was fast-paced, and as breathtaking as an NHL game... however the fans are not very loud. THIS REVIEW DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS OTHER EVENTS AT CROSS.

Ea Franz

The new seats are very comfy. The place was packed, but the people who worked there were great.

DrkDsrt 76

We saw Elton John here and it was an amazing show. Because the arena is so small we had amazing views. Unfortunately the sound system was no that great but overall it was a great venue

Chris T

Saw a hockey game here and was very surprised with the quality of the venue. It looks like they just got a new jumbotron and the viewpounts seem to be very good all around. The only bad things are the concourses are way to tiny, walking around in-between periods was almost impossible and the lines for food were also too long. Also it took 5times longer to get into this arena then any other arena ive been too. People scanning tickets were extremely slow lines to get in were out the door.

Paul Bennett

The Cross Insurance Arena in Portland is a great place for to see most types of events. The Maine Mariners Hockey games are family friendly and entertaining. The venue is small enough that most seats are excellent for enjoying any event.

Rebecca Henrie

5 star "loved it" as much as you can with a covid test. Very clean lobby and professional staff. My appointment took less than 10 minutes.

myworld19822006

We went to see Gabriel Iglesias it was great!

Toyfoxstudios

Primus put on one hell of an awesome show!!

Maria Dolley

Saw Chicago last night. Great concert. We had a great time.

Joanie Naigle

Great fun going to Maine Mariners games. Left early but because i am old not because of the venue

Dominic Moulton

Had a great night with my wife, lots o fun with Mercy Me 10th Avenue

Brian Perkins

Maine's largest venue for public events, CCCC offers fairly comfortable seating and almost no bad seat in the house. Food & drink are as pricey as in any other venue, and my only real complaint is the lack of adequate bathroom facilities for large crowds.

Maria Jose O. R.

Service was great, everyone was supee nice

Ray Bowie

I saw the jeff dunham show.he and his puppets are awsome! We had 6th row floor seats. We were crammed tighter than sardines sitting in folding card table syle chairs the chairs were crammed tight together leaving NO room to move! I could not even clap my hands i had to sit with my arms crossed and legs and knees tight together my back and but hurt realy bad during the two hour show .Ill bet they made some cash!

Troy Anctil

Great multi purpose venue! Sports, music, expositions ! Should bring back minor league hockey!!

Mary Daley

Love this venue. I have been going since it opened. Hate the new name... I wish mgmt would do a better job getting good concerts back. The older rockers before they are all gone...

Angie Johnson

I went to see the Harlem Globetrotters the staff and all where professional courteous it made my time there great I am going every year

Liz Townsend

The only issue was the expensive beverages....$22 for a beer and a tiny glass of wine??? Really. Other than that, I was impressed with the renovation of the former Civic Center

Susan Reilly

Extremely rude, Head of Security Person! Was not allowed to save seats for my family at Bonny Eagles Graduation Ceremony, 6/3/16. Yelling when he could have explained in a civilized manner. Rude, Rude, Rude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got there before family so we could sit together, had elderly parents and just wanted to sit together but you would have thought we committed a crime by saving seats.

Shawn Gardner

The Cumberland County Civic Center is and has always been a Great Place to have a Concert.. A Few Thousands Fans Rocking Out. Always had a Great Time weather it be Why i was working there or at Play. :)

MIchael Gilligan

Great good view good game

Corey Wiles

So awesome it's so nice to be able to go back to concerts

Beth Kerns

My family saw our first Mariners game and it wont be the last! The staff was particularly friendly and helpful.

Dustin Norris

Not much leg room but the hockey was great!

M.A. Goldman

Great concert with Shinedown bringing down the house.

Em M

Loved seeing a concert here! It was great to be so close to the stage even at a lower price point. :)

Jeffrey Berry

Just went this evening. Clean well played out easy flow pattern.

Jason Sirois

I like hanging out at this place. Its a fun night, music is energizing and the hockey games are great.

ken smotherman (the smooth)

We did hundreds of concerts in that venue back in the seventies and eighties this is the venue Jackson Browne composed the Load-Out song and asked me if it was okay if we took his piano last

Eric van wert

Awesome 😎 …

Carl Lemon

Great place for a hockey and a concert too!

John Owen

Nice place. It was easy to get to for someone that has never been there before. Parking was easy.

Cuzzin Bubbas Redneck Limousines

Never had any issues here weather it was a dane cook show or a concert. Always had a great time.

Jane McCabe

Great show, parking was super easy to find and the building as a whole was so easy to navigate!

Bruce Knowles

What a very great hockey game 🏑 today they win …

Derek McDermott

Pretty place. Ive been here for quite a few events and its always been fun.

A B

great place for a concert or hockey game.

Valerie Flanagan

Easy to find, easy to park, easy in and out. Fun venue.

Jodi Naffah

Saw Jeff Dunham and the show was awesome

Eric Kezer

Only one area to buy merchandise was inconvenient.

Robert Zemla

Seats are small, food and drink is ridiculously over priced and wait forever because half the concession are closed

Jennifer Culp

Windham high school graduation was flawless

Bobby's Buds

Amazing Jojo knows how to put on a show

Scott Richard

Nice arena for the age of the building.

Eloise Lewis

Saw Pentatonix tonight!! Absolutely Amazing!!

Martin Bailey

Except that they took my 1" llbean pocket knife. Like there was going to be a Christian knife fight.

Sarah Mulcahy

Clean facility, friendly & helpful staff and always a great time!!

Daren Blomerth

Overall a well kept venue

Eric Hollingsworth

Great place to watch the Mariners Hockey Team play.

J.J. Trott

Nice updated interior and great atmosphere

Steve Jester

AJR put on an amazing show!

Lawrence Nise

Great place, fun atmosphere

Ariel López

Staff were not very friendly.

CarVette 919

Jeff Dunham was awesome

Ruel Johnson

Cheap parking $5 for graduation event.

Eli H. Poulin

Always a five-star experience

Blaine Hull

Cool little arena. Nice people.

Beverly Robinson

Exciting, fun, and friendly staff

Tom Grant

First Maine Mammoth offense snap for a TD

Bob Wallace

Long lines at the concession stand.

Sheila Dobrowolski

Great place for hockey!!!

Tina P

Shinedown was awesome 👏 …

Thom Partridge

Great staff, great accessibility.

Donna Doucette

Excellent venue

Andrew Devine

Typical arena in a city, home to the Pirates and the Red Claws.

Steven Dominique

Awesome venue for a concert¡

Kathleen Eastman

Waiting for "Rocket Man" Sir Elton John!!

banthab0mb

Epic! Nice venue!!!

Joe C

Wonderful time!

hunter dean

its alright

Andrea Bennett

How about some toilet seat covers people???

david lemieux

Loved it

Robin Hall

I like the smaller venues

Donna Nicholson

Thank you

Veronica Cochrane

Loads of fun!

Elaine Terenzoni

Great time.

Steve Morneau

Great place

Júlio Pereira

legal

Steve St. Jean

MEGADETH!!

Adam Edwards

cool place

Carrie Dyer

Jo Koy was an amazing show!

Mike Holt

Awesome Concert last night, beer and drinks were a little high, but everything is right now.

GUY BARAZANI

(Translation) But beautiful. There is parking next door (Original) אולם יפה. יש חניה בצמוד

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