SeatView UKBlock 101 at The O2 — view and verdict
Close to the stage — possibly too close to its side. For basketball or tennis this is a perfectly good end seat. For an end-stage concert the stage is right in front of you and you may see mostly the side of it — or the back of the production. Only buy for gigs if the seating plan confirms a centre stage or thrust layout.
★★★☆☆ — Poor — buy with care · ranked #9 of 10 blocks we rate at The O2
The view from Block 101, in words
Angle. You sit behind the goal at the far end and look straight down the length of the pitch: play develops towards you in one half and away from you in the other.
Distance and height. You sit about 45 metres from the centre spot and roughly 8 metres up. That is a low seat: close to the action at your end and fully in the atmosphere, with a flatter angle for judging distance at the far end.
Tier. Lower tier. For basketball or tennis this is a perfectly good end seat. For an end-stage concert the stage is right in front of you and you may see mostly the side of it — or the back of the production. Only buy for gigs if the seating plan confirms a centre stage or thrust layout.
Who Block 101 suits
Centre-court sports, not end-stage gigs. If that sounds like you — and the price is in line with its 2.6/5 rating rather than a premium block's — this is a sound buy.
Who should look elsewhere
Most people at full price: distance, height or an obstruction compromises the view. Buy it for the occasion or at a discount — not as a first choice. The upgrade path is Block 107 (4.8/5).
Nearby blocks compared
| Block | Rating | Distance | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block 101 (this block) | 2.6/5 | ≈ 45 m | Close to the stage — possibly too close to its side |
| Block 418 | 2.4/5 | ≈ 75 m | The O2's most regretted block for gigs |
| Block 105 | 4.5/5 | ≈ 42 m | Near-stage side view |
| Block 405 | 4.0/5 | ≈ 58 m | Upper tier, close to the stage end |
| Block 115 | 4.4/5 | ≈ 42 m | Near-stage side view, north side |