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M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool
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Arena Liverpool, EnglandUpdated Sept 2026

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Seating Plan

Your seating map and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

Capacity10,600
Opened2008
LocationLiverpool, England
Gallery

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool in photos

9 outside · 2 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

The best seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool are Floor blocks A–C front rows for the view. For value, choose Upper tier blocks 2, 4, 16, 18 front rows. For atmosphere, head to Floor standing. Avoid Floor rear rows. M&S Bank Arena Liverpool seats 10,600.

Overview

About M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is a 10,600-capacity (11,000 with floor standing) arena on the King's Dock waterfront, best known for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Its flexible floor and two tiers let it run from an intimate 2,000-seat 'short hall' to full-house concerts, twenty-two hospitality boxes ring the bowl, and its ACC Liverpool campus setting puts bars, restaurants and hotels within a short walk.

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool opened on 12 January 2008 as the Echo Arena, a £164 million development by architects WilkinsonEyre with Sport Concepts, built on King's Dock and owned by Liverpool City Council. Connected to the ACC Liverpool conference centre by a central galleria, the campus was the first in Europe to combine an arena and convention centre under one roof. The venue hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 and was renamed the M&S Bank Arena in 2019.

Seat map

Seating plan & map

General seating reference for M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Full arena seated

The standard end-stage concert layout seating around 10,000, with floor blocks plus the lower and upper tiers.

Full arena standing

Floor standing for up to around 4,500 raises total capacity to about 11,000.

Short hall

Curtaining reduces the venue to around 2,000 seats across the floor and one end for conferences and intimate shows.

Sections

Seating levels explained

FloorBlocks A–C

Flat floor seating or standing closest to the stage, in blocks A to C with rows lettered from A and seats numbered 1 to 45 across each block.

Pros: Front rows are the closest seats to the stage. Floor standing puts up to around 4,500 people nearest the performance.

Cons: Flat floor sightlines can be blocked by taller audience members.

Lower TierBlocks 1–19

The lower bowl in numbered blocks, with blocks 1, 3, 15 and 17 closest to the stage and 7 and 9 central and further back.

Pros: Raked seating with clear sightlines. Blocks 1, 3, 15 and 17 offer near-stage views without the flat-floor risk.

Cons: Central blocks 7 and 9 are a long way from an end stage.

Upper TierBlocks 2–18 (even numbers)

The upper bowl above the lower tier, with rows beginning at AA. Blocks 2, 4, 16 and 18 angle closest to the stage.

Pros: Front rows give a full view of the stage and production at lower prices.

Cons: The most distant seats in the arena.

Suite Level

Twenty-two hospitality boxes set around the bowl with balcony seating overlooking the arena, sold as Premium Suites (up to 12 guests) or the larger Premium Super Suites (up to 24 guests).

Pros: Panoramic balcony views over the whole bowl from a private space away from the general concourse.

Cons: Set back from the action, and access is a paid hospitality product rather than a standard ticket category.

Recommendations

Best seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

Best overall

Floor blocks A–C front rows

Front floor rows are closest to the stage; blocks A to C hold the premium floor positions.

Best tiered seats

Lower tier blocks 1, 3, 15, 17 front rows

These blocks sit nearest the stage corners with raked sightlines that stay clear when the crowd stands.

Best value

Upper tier blocks 2, 4, 16, 18 front rows

Close-angled upper blocks overlooking the whole production at lower prices than the lower tier.

Best atmosphere

Floor standing

On events with a standing floor, up to around 4,500 fans stand closest to the stage in the liveliest part of the arena.

Best premium

Premium Super Suites

The largest suites hold up to 24 guests with balcony seating and unrivalled views over the bowl, plus a VIP entrance and free parking.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Floor rear rows: Flat floor positions far back with sightline risk when the audience stands.

Lower tier central blocks 7, 9: Face the stage from a considerable distance for the tier price.

Upper tier rear rows: The furthest seats from the stage in the arena.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Premium Super Suites

Art deco-inspired suites for up to 24 guests with balcony seating, unlimited soft drinks, food platters, a VIP entrance and free parking.

Premium Suites

Suites for up to 12 guests with a welcome drink per guest, free parking, cloakroom and premium restroom facilities, and panoramic balcony views of the arena.

The Skyline Experience

A shared premium experience for groups of 2 to 6 with fast-track entry, comfortable balcony seating and a selection of drinks and nibbles to order.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

M&S Bank Arena has over 100 accessible tickets in level-access dedicated bays, with seating for companions and personal assistants and space for guide dogs; floor seating requires steps to reach. There are seven accessible toilets in the arena and hearing induction loops are available. The venue holds Silver status under the Attitude is Everything Charter of Best Practice and is working towards Gold. Accessible parking bays are available in the King's Dock Car Park on all levels, and a Changing Places toilet is accessible via a covered, level-access route through the neighbouring Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Accessible ticket queries go through the box office on 0344 335 0437 or accessibility@lexliverpool.com.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

Concourse kiosks serve gourmet hot and cold snacks with an emphasis on locally sourced produce, and the Liverpool Gin Lounge offers a premium bar option. Hospitality guests dine in the Premium Suites, Premium Super Suites and Premium Live Lounge.

Worth seeking out

  • Locally sourced hot and cold food at concourse kiosks
  • Liverpool Gin Lounge

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

Liverpool Lime Street station is a short taxi or bus hop from the waterfront arena. The King's Dock Car Park sits directly alongside the venue with around 2,000 spaces, including accessible bays on all levels. The arena is also served by local buses along the waterfront and by ferry across the Mersey from Birkenhead.

The area

The arena anchors the King's Dock at the heart of Liverpool's waterfront, part of the historic port that includes Royal Albert Dock's bars, restaurants and museums a few minutes' walk away. The Beatles Story, the Museum of Liverpool and the Liverpool ONE shopping district are all close by.

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Parking near M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

The closest car parks to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • ParkJockey ParkingKeel Wharf, Liverpool235 m
  • Gower Street Car ParkWaterfront, Liverpool252 m
  • Kings Dock Car ParkMonarchs Quay, Liverpool275 m
  • Keel Wharf Coach & Bus ParkingKeel Wharf, Liverpool279 m
  • Albert Dock Car Park BGower Street, Liverpool284 m
  • ParkingRoyal Albert Dock, Gower Street, Liverpool307 m
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

Front rows of floor blocks A to C are closest to the stage. In the tiers, lower-tier blocks 1, 3, 15 and 17 offer the nearest raked views, with upper-tier blocks 2, 4, 16 and 18 the best value.

What are the cheapest seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

The rear rows of the upper tier, furthest from the stage, are typically the lowest-priced seated tickets in the bowl.

Is the floor seated or standing at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

It depends on the event. The floor is laid out as seated blocks A to C for most concerts, or sold as a standing floor for up to around 4,500 people, which raises total capacity to about 11,000.

Is M&S Bank Arena Liverpool an indoor, covered venue?

Yes, it is a fully enclosed indoor arena, so seating and the floor are covered regardless of weather.

Is M&S Bank Arena Liverpool wheelchair accessible?

Yes. There are over 100 accessible tickets in level-access dedicated bays with seating for companions, seven accessible toilets and hearing induction loops. The venue holds Silver status under the Attitude is Everything Charter of Best Practice.

What is the seating layout at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

The bowl has a flat floor in blocks A to C, a lower tier of numbered blocks (1, 3, 15 and 17 nearest the stage), an upper tier of even-numbered blocks above it, and twenty-two hospitality suites with balcony seating around the bowl.

Does M&S Bank Arena Liverpool have hospitality boxes?

Yes, there are twenty-two hospitality suites around the bowl, sold as Premium Suites (up to 12 guests), the larger Premium Super Suites (up to 24 guests), or shared options such as the Premium Live Lounge and the Skyline Experience.

Which seats are best for concerts at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

The standard end-stage concert layout seating around 10,000, with floor blocks plus the lower and upper tiers.

How do section numbers work at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

Section numbers at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool follow the seating tiers. Floor: Blocks A–C; Lower Tier: Blocks 1–19; Upper Tier: Blocks 2–18 (even numbers).

Does M&S Bank Arena Liverpool have a seating plan with seat numbers?

Yes. M&S Bank Arena Liverpool's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Floor Blocks A–C; Lower Tier Blocks 1–19; Upper Tier Blocks 2–18 (even numbers)), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

The best views at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool are from Floor blocks A–C front rows — Front floor rows are closest to the stage; blocks A to C hold the premium floor positions. The weakest are Floor rear rows: Flat floor positions far back with sightline risk when the audience stands. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for M&S Bank Arena Liverpool.

How many seats does M&S Bank Arena Liverpool have?

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool holds about 10,600, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.

What are the stands at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is made up of 4 main stands: Floor; Lower Tier; Upper Tier; Suite Level.

What is the view like from the seats at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

For the best view at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, aim for Floor blocks A–C front rows (Front floor rows are closest to the stage; blocks A to C hold the premium floor positions.); Lower tier blocks 1, 3, 15, 17 front rows (These blocks sit nearest the stage corners with raked sightlines that stay clear when the crowd stands.). The view is most restricted from Floor rear rows (Flat floor positions far back with sightline risk when the audience stands.).

Where can I park at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool?

Car parks near M&S Bank Arena Liverpool include ParkJockey Parking, Gower Street Car Park, Kings Dock Car Park, Keel Wharf Coach & Bus Parking and more. The closest is ParkJockey Parking, about 235 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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Sources

Hero image: Phil Nash, CC BY-SA 4.0 — via Wikimedia Commons