Section 101
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About Section 101
Key Insights
- Near Kings Bench
- Center Ice View
- Center Court View
- Courtside Seats - Lakers Games (Rows A-B)
- Rows A-B, 1-18, 19-20
Seating Notes
- These seats are located behind the Kings bench
- For hockey games, these seats are located behind the visitor bench
- For hockey games, desirable view from near center ice
- Views from near center court for basketball games
- Rows A-B are part of the Courtside Seats for Lakers games
Row Numbers
- For most events, rows in Section 101 are labeled A-B, 1-18, 19-20
- There is open space behind Row 18
- For hockey games, row 1 is usually the first row
- Row 1 is usually the first row for concerts
- An entrance to this section is located at Row 20
- When looking towards the ice/stage/court, lower number seats are on the right
Views From Section 101



What It's Like to Sit in Section 101
RYS Expert Reviews
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Courtside Seats
Fan Reviews
Incredible Views Anyone who hasn't gotten a chance to see Justin Timberlake needs to get a tickets to one of his shows right now. I still can't believe the performance I witnessed at Staples Center last week. JT brings it all, and I am so thankful that I spent a little extra money for these incredible seats to experience it all up close and personal. I was seated a couple rows up in the middle of the stadium which was perfect because I'm on the shorter side and I would have been swallowed by the crowd on the floor. JT had a weaving runway that cut through the middle of the crowd with the main stage to the right in this photo. The moments when he was in the middle of the runway (as pictured here) were absolutely incredible. I couldn't believe how clearly I could see him, his band, and dancers. These seats were definitely on the expensive side but I highly suggest forking over the extra bucks to see your favorite artist this close; you won't regret it.
We could see Carrie's eyes and beautiful smile! Carrie Underwood did a 360 stage so our seats were RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER when she was on our side. Even when she wasn't, still a great view. Unbelievable.
Center ice You could watch the entire game with no obstructions! I really enjoyed the crazy crowd and how many die hard fans there are.
Dustin Hoffman also has season tickets in row B, section 101. For Lakers home games.
Seating and Ticket Q&A
What side do the Kings sit on for home games at the Staples Center?
The Kings bench is located behind section 102 and half of section 101. You will be closest to the players on the bench in these sections, but to have to best views of the players faces as they sit on the bench, consider sections 110 and 111 on the opposite side of the ice.

Where do you recommend that Black Hawks (visitor) fans sit at the Staples Center?
The Blackhawks player bench will be in front of sections 101 and 119. Hawks fans travel extremely well and are always sitting in large numbers behind the Hawks bench when they are on the road.

We recommend choosing a low row for the experience of being incredibly close to the bench. But if you're more interested in seeing all the action on the ice, choose something higher than Row 10. Sometimes the player benches and the glass obstruct your view of the ice when you are too low.