[shottaker23]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

I'm actually curious about attendance this year. I've been to every session and honestly the crowds appear way off. Like you I see no way they are going back to having it at the HS level. Personally the seating isn't awful I can deal with it. My biggest complaint is the concession lines have been horrid this year, not enough workers not enough concessions etc.