SeatView UKBlock 418 at The O2 — view and verdict
The O2's most regretted block for gigs. High, far, and for end-stage concerts you are behind the production looking at its back. Fine for basketball; for gigs, buy only with your eyes open and a very good price.
★★☆☆☆ — Poor — buy with care · ranked #10 of 10 blocks we rate at The O2
The view from Block 418, 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 75 metres from the centre spot and roughly 24 metres up. That is properly high: the whole pattern of play is visible, but individual players are small — this is a tactician’s seat, not a close-up seat.
Tier. Upper tier. High, far, and for end-stage concerts you are behind the production looking at its back. Fine for basketball; for gigs, buy only with your eyes open and a very good price.
Who Block 418 suits
Centre-court events only. If that sounds like you — and the price is in line with its 2.4/5 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 418 (this block) | 2.4/5 | ≈ 75 m | The O2's most regretted block for gigs |
| Block 101 | 2.6/5 | ≈ 45 m | Close to the stage — possibly too close to its side |
| 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 |