The most common seating layout at Tacoma Dome for concerts is an end-stage setup with the stage located near sections Section 222, Section 224 and Section 226. 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 10, Floor 11 and Floor 12 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 101, Section 102 and Section 120. 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.
Section 110 offers a comfortable head-on view for end-stage shows
Head-on to the Stage: Seats directly across from the stage, like those in Section 109, Section 110, Section 111 and Section 112 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 222, Section 224 and Section 226. 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 106 and 116 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 202 and 220.
Floor Seats - The Floor at the Tacoma dome is one of the largest floors in the country for an indoor concert. It is important to be strategic when picking out ticke...
Lower level end sections will provide you a great head on view to the stage. For a venue as large as the Tacoma Dome, this could be valuable for your concert experience depending on the level of production. Like many seats at the venue, these are almost as far as they come. In fact, the only sections further are their end counterparts in the 200 level.
The biggest benefit is the head on view, and for some shows that is worth it. Be sure to check out the stage setup to understand the best vantage point for your tour.
Lower Level Side Seating
Lower level side views can differ drastically depending on where the specific section is located in the stage. For the best views, we suggest looking in sections 101-104 and 118-121. These seats are as close as you can get in the location before starting to feel far away. Typically we suggest to avoid the extreme sections like 101 and 121. That is not the case here. Although you may have a side view, seats located in these sections are much closer than elsewhere in the stadium.
Sections 105-108 and 114-117 are not bad options, but we suggest doing a comparison to the lower levels in the 200 sections. The views are about equal in distance, but the upper level brings you closer to the stage and live atmosphere.
Upper Level End Seating
In terms of distance, these are the furthest seats from the stage at the Tacoma Dome. In fact, these are some of the furthest seats we have ever seen at a concert venue that is not a football stadium. The Dome's long footprint pushes these seats far back. However, if they are in your price point, being head on can help balance the distance for a good concert experience. Be sure to check out the level of production your performer will be using before buying these tickets. Big productions are easy to see from these seats while shows with little video screens can be very difficult to see.
Rows V-Y are the front of the section and are actually more of a continuation of the lower 100 levels than they are a part of the upper 200 level. The double lettered rows start the elevated portion of the sections which end at Row MM.
Upper Level Side Seating
When looking at seats in the upper level side, try to stay below row N. Some of the higher rows will have extreme obstructions due to rigging used to cover the upper deck for smaller concerts. Sections 202 and 220 will be the smallest and closest to the stage. Low rows are about the same distance as the back rows of the 100 level side sections with just a little elevation which allows for decent views. Seat 1 will be on the right hand side when looking at the floor.
Tacoma Dome Seating Reviews
"Terrible, worst time ever!!!" - ★ - Spent lots of money on seats, drove a long way to get there.
Didn't get to see concert at all , be...
Section 120, Row 11
"Good view" - ★★★ - My family and I enjoyed our seats for the Queen show here. They were a little far from the stage, bu...
Section 216, Row G, Seat 11
"So far!" - ★★★ - When I bought these tickets I thought we were going to be much closer to the stage than we actually ...
Section 211, Row JJ, Seat 7
"Worst seats ever" - ★ - First of all, we had to climb up so many steep stairs just to get to the seats. Once we finally get ...
Section 204, Row U, Seat 15
"Decent for Tacoma Dome" - ★★★ - The Tacoma Dome is a very big and spread out venue. It's flatter than most stadiums so these seats ...
Section 111, Row G, Seats 7&8
"Stuck In the Middle" - ★★★ - The view is great, but we found ourselves frustrated to have to leave to grab an extra beer during t...
Section 103, Row AA, Seats 10&11
"Amazing Time!!!" - ★★★★★ - What amazing seats! They're raised perfectly above the floor toward the front of the section. I sa...
