First Direct Arena Seating Plan

The front rows of centre Level 1 blocks 107 to 110 are widely considered the best seats, facing the stage directly from close range thanks to the arena's fan-shaped bowl. Front floor rows are closest of all.

The back rows of Level 4, the arena's top tier reached by steep steps around 10 metres up, are typically the lowest-priced seated tickets, furthest from the stage.

It depends on the event. The floor holds around fifteen rows of retractable seating (blocks A to P) that can be configured as seating or removed to create a standing floor.

Yes, it is a fully enclosed indoor arena, so every seat and the floor are under cover.

Yes. There is a dedicated accessible viewing platform across blocks 101–104 and 106–109, lifts and escalators serving every tier, free essential companion tickets, and wheelchairs to borrow. Questions can be sent to accessibility@firstdirectbankarena.com.

The bowl is fan-shaped rather than a conventional oval, so every seat faces the stage. It has a flat floor closest to the stage, then Level 1 (blocks 101–117), Level 2 (blocks 210–220) and the top Level 4 (blocks 321–333).

Options include the 16-guest Suite Experience with its own private bar and host, the boutique Mixer with seat-side service, and the Legends Lounge with all-inclusive drinks and premium finger food.

The standard layout with a flat floor (seated or standing), Level 1 in the 100s, Level 2 in the 200s and Level 4 in the 300s around the fan-shaped bowl. For specific sections, aim for Floor front rows — The retractable floor brings the first rows unusually close to the stage for an arena of this size.

Section numbers at First Direct Arena follow the seating tiers. Floor: Blocks A–E; Level 1: Blocks 101–117; Level 2: Blocks 210–220; Level 4: Blocks 321–333.

Yes. First Direct Arena's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Floor Blocks A–E; Level 1 Blocks 101–117; Level 2 Blocks 210–220; Level 4 Blocks 321–333), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

The best views at First Direct Arena are from Level 1 blocks 107–110, front rows — Centre Level 1 rows face the stage dead-on from close range, and the steep rake keeps sightlines clear. The weakest are Level 1 wing blocks 101–102, 116–117: Speaker stacks can clip the sightlines at the extreme wings of the lower tier at some shows. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for First Direct Arena.

With kids at First Direct Arena, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the Level 4 is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.

First Direct Arena holds about 13,781, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.

First Direct Arena is made up of 4 main stands: Floor; Level 1; Level 2; Level 4.

For the best view at First Direct Arena, aim for Level 1 blocks 107–110, front rows (Centre Level 1 rows face the stage dead-on from close range, and the steep rake keeps sightlines clear.); Floor front rows (The retractable floor brings the first rows unusually close to the stage for an arena of this size.). The view is most restricted from Level 1 wing blocks 101–102, 116–117 (Speaker stacks can clip the sightlines at the extreme wings of the lower tier at some shows.).

Car parks near First Direct Arena include Leeds Beckett University Rose Bowl Car Park, Woodhouse Lane Car Park, Orange Zone Car Park, LGI Multi Storey Parking and more. The closest is Leeds Beckett University Rose Bowl Car Park, about 104 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.