Frequently Asked Questions
1st SUMMIT ARENA is ADA accessible. For concerts, family shows or ice shows that have ADA seating on the floor of the arena patrons must use section 19 to gain access to this area. Other sections of the arena that contain ADA seating are section 1, suite level and event floor (for concerts). 1st SUMMIT ARENA does have an elevator to transport patrons to the suite level. Event staff representatives are always available to assist patrons with any questions they may have. If you have any questions regarding the facility, please seek out someone from the event staff to help you with your needs.
Doors will open one hour prior to the event time. Please be aware that event dates and times are subject to change at any time so check back to our site often for updates on any special rules or regulations that may have been put in place for specific events. Please check the individual event information on the event calendar for updates. Click Here for the calendar of events.
Professional cameras (professional = having a removable lens) and audio/video recording are prohibited in 1st SUMMIT ARENA for most events. Please check the individual event information on the calendar of events for more specific show rules and regulations. Call 814.536.5156 for detailed show information closer to the date of the show.
Outside food and beverage is prohibited at 1st SUMMIT ARENA. Please do not bring any bottles of water/juice/soda or any alcoholic beverage of any kind. All patrons found bringing outside food and beverage into the arena will be asked to return it to their vehicle or dispose of it in the trash.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in 1st SUMMIT ARENA. A designated smoking section is located in front of the building, or in another marked area for certain events. Patrons found violating this policy are subject to ejection from the building without refund and will not be allowed re-entry to the event.
Tickets for events can be purchased by visiting the 1st SUMMIT ARENA box office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone: 800-745-3000. Please call 800-745-3000 to purchase ADA tickets over the phone for arena events.
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We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.
YES, a convenience charge is assessed when purchasing your tickets through Ticketmaster Outlets, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone and Ticketmaster.com.
There is a will call window at the box office. Will Call allows patrons to pick their tickets up the night of the event at the box office. Will Call is usually used when purchasing tickets over the internet or if you need to leave tickets for family, friends or associates.
The box office hours are typically Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; and three hours before game/show time on event days. Box office hours are subject to change.
Event parking for 1st SUMMIT ARENA is provided at all of the downtown parking garages.
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1st SUMMIT ARENA has a lost and found located in the box office. If you have lost or misplaced a possession and you believe it happened at our facilities, please call 814-536-5156 during normal business hours and ask to speak to someone in lost and found.
The following items are prohibited at our facilities:
Guns, knives or weapons of any kind
Outside food and beverage
Laser pointers
Large bags or backpacks
Recording devices (audio or video)
All patrons are subject to search
All facilities are owned by Cambria County. ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world’s most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China. ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.
For more information visit www.asmglobal.com
If you need medical assistance, please contact an event staff member immediately.
For group sales information please call the box office at 814-536-5156 opt. 5
We offer a full spectrum of advertising opportunities! From Luxury Suite Sponsorships to Dasher Boards or from Billboards to Concourse Banners – and everything in between. The options are endless for sending YOUR message to our guests here at the 1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial.
Our audience is your audience. Be a part of this unique opportunity to reach YOUR potential clients.
For advertising opportunities please contact Jean Desrochers at jean@1stsummitarena.com
All bags entering the building may be subject to search. Fans are permitted to bring clear see-through bags no larger than 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Smaller bags, such as clutch purses, no larger than 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 6 inches deep. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags for children ages 4 and younger are also permitted.