XFINITY Center — Attraction in College Park

I was a student from 2018-2023 and was in the pep band all 5 years. I absolutely love cheering on the Terps in the Xfinity center, so I'm sad to leave a 1 star review. I'm leaving the review due to how disrespectful one employee was to my family and me. We got to the Xfinity center early for a women's basketball game and there was a female worker at gate E who was hostile towards us because we showed up too early. My mother, a senior citizen, asked if she could go inside and use the bathroom. The employee allowed her to go inside but was speaking in such a rude and condescending tone. I have never been spoken to in such an unpleasant manner by anyone, especially an adult. She made sure to make it known that she was in charge, even though we were understanding and compliant with everything she said. My mother began going inside (after being told she was allowed to go in to use the bathroom) and the employee began yelling at her saying "you don't go in until I say you go in". I've never experienced this kind of disrespect from an adult. It was extremely unprofessional and...

I want to like this place more, but I cant recommend it. They would not allow us to bring in our coffees for a 9am event. Not sure if you noticed, Xfinity Center, but the majority of hard-working, red-blooded Americans fancy themselves the simple pleasure each morning of a tall, energizing, hot cup of black coffee. These jabronis had everyone toss their coffees unceremoniously in a bin at the security checkpoint. It's anti-humanist. It's inhumane. It's cruel and unusual. It's un-American. It's not like they even had coffee inside to purchase!

To make matters worse, the temperature in the stadium was about 50 degrees (outside was about 65 at best, maybe 70 in direct sunlight). Come on now. At least keep the temp reasonable, especially if you're going to revoke us of our coffees. Other than that, the bathrooms were nice but I would appreciate splash guards.

The three stars are more a mark of my own generosity, rounding up from the 2.5 that I think it deserves for these...

A nice arena. The views of the game were fantastic. The place it's easy to navigate. I liked the photos in the lobby honoring the notable alumni and coaches as well as a piece of court from the Cole Field House. However parking is a nightmare. Most of the parking is for members of the Terrapin Club or season ticket holders. Many other lots require a parking pass purchased in advance. I purchased the ticket less than an hour before tip off and parking passes were sold out, yet the arena was maybe 30% full. Wonder what would happen if the arena sold out? I ended up in a free lot behind Maryland Stadium, a good 20 minute walk after dark on an unfamiliar campus (thank you Google Maps) The website wouldn't download the ticket and I spent part of the game at fan service getting it uploaded (slide me a paper ticket please) Even as a Penn State fan I could easily give this place 5 stars if the parking was better. However until then 3...