Abandoned NBA Arena Where Lebron Made His Debut [Part 3]

Arco Arena (or Sleep Train Arena) is a legendary NBA venue that's been sitting mostly empty and abandoned since the Sacramento Kings built their new arena, the Golden 1 Center in 2016.
This building was host to Lebron James' debut in the NBA, a bunch of Michael Jordan vs Mitch Richmond battles, Mike Bibby game winning shots, Chris Webber dunks, and more. Magic Johnson got his 10,000th assist in this arena, the 1993 Royal Rumble was here, and everyone from the Rolling Stones to Justin Bieber performed at Arco Arena aka Sleep Train Arena in it's decades of history.
We explore the whole venue including locker rooms, the court, offices and the infamous Clown Tunnel aka Clown Cave hidden in the depths of the arena that would have connected it to the abandoned stadium project: ARCO PARK which was part 2 of this 3 part series on the Sacramento sports complex.
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[@jackshotthat]

Man this takes me back. So sad to see all the rare memorabilia, old tapes of high school championships, WNBA fliers, and all that stuff was demolished with the arena. So much history there.

[@vvarietyshow]

So much just left to rot

[@janirwin16]

😂😂😂

[@edgarochoa3122]

WNBA? Cap

[@officialnachosingh]

This is pretty sad as someone who grew up in Sacramento, not going to lie. I grew up watching Kings games here from 1999-2016. Went to my first game in 1999 against the Vancouver Grizzlies, saw the Kings in their hey-day in 2002-2005. Also saw a few wild events like Bobby Jackson awarded the 6th Man of the Year, witnessed John Stockton’s final game with the Jazz, some monster jams/circuses/2005 WWE Smackdown V. Raw. I saw Kevin Martin hit the game winner against Dallas in 2008, saw Tyreke Evans get awarded the Rookie of the Year in 2010. I even got to sit behind the Charlotte Bobcats bench in 2010 & made eye-contact with Michael Jordan (definitely an intimidating guy). I graduated from high school here in 2010 & a few years later had my Sacramento State graduation here in 2015. I shook DeMarcus Cousins’ hand near the training facility next door, received Carl Landry’s shoes in 2011 after a game & met Coach Paul Westphal. I saw Tyreke Evans hit that full-court shot V. the Grizzlies in Dec. 2010, met Walt Frazier in 2011, sat behind the visiting bench seeing a young Steph Curry, prime Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant play in December 2014. I got to witness Peja Stojakovic’s jersey retirement in 2014 and got to see DeMarcus Cousins dominate the league for a few years here. These are just some of the many great memories I’ve experienced here and I know so many from this area would feel the same as this was a place where friends and family felt a lot of joy, heartbreak and memories alike. The site should have been preserved as a historical grounds but ultimately, it is what it is.

[@vvarietyshow]

Thanks so much for sharing your memories! It's always so cool to hear. Hope you enjoyed one last look.

[@9794lyons]

Kevin Martin is from my hometown Zanesville Ohio. A year younger than me. Used to see him all over town when we was kids. Nobody knew hed make it to the NBA til he started doing good in college.

[@harrislaurent429]

Bro lived through every historical moment in that stadium 😭

[@bball3048mmfr]

Thank you for sharing your experience. 😎

[@wills9896]

I ain’t reading allat 😹😹🤷‍♂️💯💀🗿🔥

[@Ill_trigger_you_lol]

As a former season ticket holder from like 2011-2016 this is sad to see. From seeing the the legendary early 2000s Kings here, seeing concerts, getting season tickets, getting suites, being able to play basketball here, multiple fan events, and going to the very last Kings game played at this arena, this truly was home for a good part of my youth and to my early 30s. Sad to see it go but I am glad we have Golden 1 Arena now, I just love the downtown environment and the modernness of the G1. Hope to see some playoff games here in the future.

[@vvarietyshow]

Golden 1 looks awesome, can't wait to see a game there

[@dwaynecarter3080]

Just might see a playoff game there this year!

[@igrojikku2212]

As sad as these arenas/facilities are to see abandoned. It makes me even more so happy to see somebody exploring these places, BUT the initial respect of “We don’t break anything, and leave no trace”. Loving and respecting these places should be our priority if visiting these sacred places of memory and history ❤️

[@vvarietyshow]

It is sad when I do explore places, most of them just become graffiti covered shells. I'm glad we got to see this place pretty close to pristine besides some broken stuff.

[@mushieslushie]

It's completely gone now.

[@ethankeller1835]

I saw Ander the Giant wrestle Macho Man in 1988 among countless other games, concerts, wwf events. RIP Arco

[@vvarietyshow]

Wow that's so cool didn't know Andre wrestled there

[@Flow-oscar-7]

@@vvarietyshowhe didn’t it’s cap…

[@tombstonejones9581]

Stellar camera work, informative narration, and good back and forth between you two. Great video about an arena I didn't even know was still standing.

[@vvarietyshow]

That's very kind of you, thank you. We try to make it fun.

[@taywoodz]

It unfortunately completed demolition in November. ):

[@tombstonejones9581]

@@taywoodz thanks for the news!

[@paxhumana2015]

@@vvarietyshow , you know, with all of these smaller indoor arenas, they could easily be converted into smaller concert venues, as well as places for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, and professional wrestling cards to take place. Japan literally does this all the time.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

​@@vvarietyshowSomebody CRASHIN OUT❗on that mattress?

[@gamer_athletics]

That’s crazy, to think I was 10 years old attending WWE:The Bash in 2009. Was one of my only memories being in the arena

[@vvarietyshow]

That's awesome man

[@SantaDog81]

That was the last event I went to at Sleep Center.

[@jesuschristmyking8644]

I lived in Sactown for most of my life (916 Baby), went to many Kings games at Arco Arena. Seen the good years and the bad...but Kings fans were some of the loyalist fans in the world. There was something about that little Arena called Arco that got rocking during Kings games. I will miss it very much, kind of like Candlestick park for the SF Giants. Thanks for making this video. God Bless

[@vvarietyshow]

Seemed like an awesome time and I have nothing but respect for Kings fans

[@hubaldotorres4841]

Candlestick Park for the 49ers as well. Not a fan of the 49ers but Candlestick was electric for Niners fans

[@PaulLakers]

„kings fans were some of the loyalist“ don’t overreact here…do you know another pro team that is located there ? Now you know why they were at arco.

[@dan8lim]

This is amazing. I’ve live in Sacramento my whole life, been though it all from the Kings almost leaving Sacramento to witnessing the Golden 1 Center being built from the ground up. You got the history and facts on point.

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on Dan 🤘

[@journeywithjay]

Insane explore!!!! Soooo much merch left behind, paperwork. The vhs tapes were crazy to see too. This video should blow up bigger then your charger one. Blows my mind that there's no alarms or security. I can only imagine the time you guys spent in there off camera just going through all the paperwork and stuff. The clown tunnel was beyond creepy, was just waiting on pennywise to be at the end.

[@vvarietyshow]

This was such a fun one man

[@bryplayz]

as someone who lives 20 minutes away from the arena, this is quite a sad moment for kings history I remember my first kings game was 2014 and they were playing the Detroit Pistons. All I can remember was the fans and how loud and loyal they were.

[@vvarietyshow]

Must have been quite the experience! It was so cool to sit there in silence imagining the roar of the crowd.

[@Rebel-eq7ul]

So you’re just able to go into the arena whenever or???

[@yrbtv5891]

As someone who also lives right by that. Why haven’t we gone and loaded up on kings history. 😂

[@mista8084]

Complete nostalgia, goosebumps, happiness, mixed with a ton of sadness. Arco Arena was my home away from home for over two decades of my life growing up! My grandparents (that raised me) both worked at Arco Arena from the mid 80's all the way up until 2006 when they retired. Because of my grandmother being in a management position at Arco, she received season tickets for Kings games from the mid 80's all the way until she retired. I'm 39 now and was born back in 1983. I've been to thousands of Kings games going all the way back into the 80s. I was there for Lebron James very first ever NBA game. I saw Jordan at least a dozen times or more live at Arco Arena. I saw the LEGENDS AMONG ALL LEGENDS perform at Arco Arena over the years! I saw a young Kobe Bryant come into Arco a hundred times and leave Sacramento fans speechless more times than I could possibly count! I was even there for the entire playoffs when the Sacramento Kings were going after an NBA title back in 2003/2004. It doesn't end with me going to just Kings games either! I've been to dozens of concerts, dozens of Monster Truck events, Disney on Ice, everything an Arena could possibly host.. I've been there! Even saw Garth Brooks live on back to back sold out nights and got to meet him and hung out with Garth Brooks throughout the day and got to hang out on his Tour Bus. I've played horse and shot around on the court with C. Webber, Mitch Richmond, and dozens of other Kings players over the years. I've been to a dozen different Christmas parties where Kings players and their families would show up with presents for all the kids that attended the Christmas parties. Seeing Arco Arena turn into nothingness is like taking away a huge chunk of my life and burying it in a deep grave! The memories I had at Arco Arena were amazing! So many nights of going home heart broken from a close Kings game. So many nights of losing my voice during a Kings game where I was screaming my ass off all game! I've been in the catwalk, every elevator, the basement, the security area, the built in prison/jail cells they had there in case any fans needed to be arrested. I've been in the tunnel that was initially built so there could be a football field connected to Arco Arena. I've been inside every single place in Arco Arena imaginable! I used to walk the building freely as though I worked there even when there were events going on that I didn't have tickets for! I used to love exploring the building and going into different suites and eating the food left behind from people that paid for a suite during the different events. I know this is a ton of text but I could easily write a book on my memories of Arco Arena. Instead of babbling for another 10 minutes I'll end this with a list of all the famous celebrities I've met over the years due to Arco Arena being my home away from home for well over 20 years of my life. Garth Brooks Wayne Gretzky (Even have a signed hockey stick from him!) Chris Webber Mitch Richmond Spud Webb Billy Graham Lil Wayne Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan Lebron James The Rock Hulk Hogan Andre The Giant Bone Thugs N Harmony Britney Spears As well as hundreds of other celebrities that I don't care to sit here and list!

[@mista8084]

And they say Time Machines don't exist! Thank you boys! I was in tears for most of this video. It's hard to say goodbye. Honestly hurts me more than losing some of the friends/loved ones I've lost over the years. Arco was always my homie!

[@vvarietyshow]

Man you got the VIP experience. So many great memories and experiences. It's cool that you cherish them and remember all of them as well. Wish I could have experienced some of that too. Thank you so much for sharing your memories 🙏🙏🙏

[@henrybauerle]

This is one of the coolest videos I've seen in a while and I'm so jealous of this experience you guys got. Thanks for sharing for NBA fans!

[@vvarietyshow]

That's very kind of you to say

[@jojothenoble1]

I love the mix between comedy, and giving facts about what happened in the arena. Great video.

[@vvarietyshow]

I'm glad you enjoyed. I don't know if I would call it comedy tho 😂🤣... Naw but for whatever reason me and my brother have this thing where making the most obvious, corny joke is extremely funny to us so we let em fly. Nice to hear someone appreciated it 🙏

[@UCeddWhat]

Same here man

[@TheWooleybooger]

Many years of memories here. Watching the Kings during their prime, concerts etc. bonding with friends and family. I need to explore this asap

[@vvarietyshow]

I bet it was great times

[@coolbeans25]

This was my happy place growing up. Kings playoff games, WCW, WWE, Slipknot and Korn concerts. I’ll miss that place. Great video!

[@vvarietyshow]

So many great experiences for people

[@franktaylor7978]

I’ll never forget the king-lakers games of early 2000s here. Amazing arena

[@vvarietyshow]

Absolute battles

[@LBNMKRS]

Fucking Horry. Still hurts. 😑

[@christianlund1220]

This place was like home. I grew up with a dad that worked there that would take us to see the games and shows. Got to see the spurs with their amazing line up in 2012 court side. Just different seeing it all trashed. Thanks for sharing it. Really took me back

[@vvarietyshow]

That's so cool! Must have been awesome.

[@specialfmvcroc5338]

taking a moment to just say. i love these videos you’ve done on arco arena/park. i grew like an attachment you could say to the property and the arena when i was young just from being a sports fan. in its final four years i took many photographs and sent so many letters to the kings and the council in natomas to let me look inside. it makes me really happy that you got in there and documented this so it’s never lost thank you so much

[@vvarietyshow]

I wish they were more open to giving fans access. I know how you feel because I was the same with my sports venues too.

[@iModelTV]

A tear came to my eye watching this. A lot of those posters, game programs, single etc. , I designed or worked on. Brings back memories.

[@vvarietyshow]

that means a lot to me, I'm so glad it meant something to you

[@vvarietyshow]

and that's soooo cool to be a designer like that

[@Gunmetal_papi]

This was a good Era basketball..even a golden era..I miss the days of Kings contention. I even had a Bibby jersey! Great video!

[@vvarietyshow]

Thanks dude 🤘

[@sportsgamer2342]

Well they’re on their way up now

[@crazybroncofan1990]

Its always something to think stadium use to be full of life and memories and moments is gone.... like it never happened....

[@vvarietyshow]

It was so eerie thinking about that while inside, dead quiet.

[@bball3048mm]

I am surprised the stuff we see in the video were not taken with the team. That's some priceless memorabilia. Maybe someone or some people can come in and take this stuff and donate it to fans.

[@vvarietyshow]

They should have just let fans take it all

[@bball3048mm]

@@vvarietyshow Yea now it's just rotting in the arena. I am also surprised they didn't tore down the whole arena or anything.

[@katzygaming9127]

@@bball3048mm they did in November I believe

[@theo.g.441]

@@bball3048mm itll be tore down soon to make a hospital and retirement community

[@exploringwithcaelan]

Nice video man I live 50miles away from sac didn’t know it closed down unfortunate that’s definitely history

[@vvarietyshow]

Did you ever get to go?

[@nikhilchabra]

I was born in 1987 in Sacramento. My dad was a season ticket holder my whole childhood. I went to that LeBron James opener. It was electric!! Thanks for making this awesome nostalgic video. Cool to see the areas of the arena I never got to see.

[@fail_master_z]

I'm amazed with how much stuff was left behind and now demolished :(. Gotta say from top to bottom this video is amazing. Appreciate the time it took to make great content.

[@coolestjdmcars]

This place when I came with family to watch my first NBA game when Lakers came to town and take on the Kings, best memory of this place and it's sad the place no longer stands

[@vvarietyshow]

That's awesome Gabe

[@MyspacHor911]

Dope vid as always. Great find on Kobe’s commentary about the arena

[@vvarietyshow]

I loved that clip, had to use it

[@charlesr24]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JakeReinoldsDrums]

I grew up going to many games at Arco and have so many great memories. My favorite is probably the here we stay game when Sacramento was on the verge of moving to Seattle. The team was trash but it didn’t matter. The place was sold out for a game on TNT and the point was to be as passionate and raucous as possible to let the league know and see firsthand how much we loved our kings. I still don’t know if I’ve heard a building so loud as that night. It was just one of the amazing memories I have there and will always mean a lot to me. Awesome video!

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you so much for sharing your memories!

[@alexbrilakis5918]

Man its always sad seeing a band arena with lots of memories and moments

[@tough101]

For sure. It’s sad that it doesn’t get used anymore

[@cstillwell79]

Watched many concerts here and experienced many great Kings games over the years. CWebb, JWill, Bibby...Jordan, Kobe, Lebron. Some great memories in that building. Thanks for the video tour! Cheers

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on 🙏

[@louladeinde4354]

Graduated from high school there in 2008. From the Kings to the Monarchs to the Knights… what a staple it was for us. I’m really sad to see it go.

[@vvarietyshow]

That's such a cool graduation venue though

[@ryanbarnes840]

I grew up in the Sacramento area, but my family came from LA so we were Lakers fans. I remember going to Arco all the time to see the Lakers and the Kings. Some great memories there. I remember seeing Kobe there a number of times, watching some of his best moments. There really wasn't a bad seat in the arena. I sat in the nosebleeds, sat in the mid level, even sat close to courtside, and no seat was bad. Also saw some of my first concerts there in the early 2000s. Linkin Park and Slipknot. What a shame it's gone now.

[@vvarietyshow]

I'm jealous! Thanks for sharing your memories

[@aidenlawrence5891]

What a feeling is must be, having being in a arena like that to explore. Great video my man!

[@vvarietyshow]

It was incredible. Thank you for checking it out

[@tallguytrucker7864]

Can't forget about the Maloof Brothers owners of the team 1998-2013. I remember them bringing that attention to the Sacramento kings.

[@vvarietyshow]

Was surprised I found Maloof paperwork

[@GarthNader]

Another great video Dylan! My favorite memory was seeing Mitch Richmond after he won all star mvp. That was the pinnacle of Sacramento basketball at the time. 87-98 my mom and her boss both had season passes section 114 and the boss who sometimes gave us the visiting team bench floor seats. I remember after a foul happened Karl Malone looked over at me and asked what just happened? I was dumbfounded. I never got to see the early 2000’s kings tho. Had moved to vegas by then. So many memories. I remember seeing Metallica on Lars ulrich bday there. They pranked him (and the audience) with a fake fire on stage. Lights went out. Then, a tiny lightbulb came down from the rafters and lit up the stage, they crew rolled out some old Marshall amps and the band played another hour of classics under the dim bulb for Lars birthday. No matter how bad the team was, the fans loved having the kings in Sacramento. We called it echo arena! Still a kings fan to this day and sport my Doug Christie jersey still! Thanks for the memories! Go niners!!

[@vvarietyshow]

I remember when Mitch won the AS MVP, nobody expected it. I have some shorts from that All-Star game. Wish I could have seen a game!

[@GarthNader]

@@vvarietyshow Mitch Richmond really was the one guy who turned the franchise around. Kings fans love hustle. Keegan Murray is the best hope we have had in 16 years.

[@KingCharge]

Man! I snuck in during demolition but it would have been 10x cooler to see it like this. Amazing video

[@thesierrastandard7281]

same here, im kicking myself in the ass everyday I didn't go earlier

[@vvarietyshow]

Wish I could have done both haha

[@thesierrastandard7281]

@@vvarietyshow should have gone through the back like you guys did, we got too cocky and entered through the front only to get booted a few minutes in by security, still kicking myself every day about how we fumbled the location lmao

[@vvarietyshow]

I'm kicking myself for a lot of things too... Mainly not taking more time to look thru all the blueprints

[@KingCharge]

@@vvarietyshow Was there anything you guys took? I would have taken so many things😭

[@cali7953]

Yeah I'm Sacramento born and raised, seen many wwf wrestling events here growing up in the mid late 80s. I miss this place and was at one point the loudest arena in the league. Great memories

[@vvarietyshow]

Who have you seen wrestle here?

[@Doofyy11]

How abandoned places like that never get fully cleaned out??? So many souvenirs haha

[@vvarietyshow]

It's wild how much they just left

[@haaadrew]

I explored here a couple years back and man there was so much memorabilia most locked up but the tunnel to the Raiders practice field was very sketchy 😂

[@Jcccc23]

@@haaadrewsketchy how ?

[@pabloareas2258]

This is very nostalgic, I grew up watching the Kings in the 90s, and seeing this place just abandoned is really sad specially with all the souvenirs left behind, years of history just left there wow

[@vvarietyshow]

Sooo much history just left to rot

[@pabloareas2258]

@@vvarietyshow exactly! I wonder What’s going on in the minds of the staff and organization,and mainly the owners, I would pick everything up. And put it in a museum or even at the NBA stores across the nation OMG!

[@dwg2004]

So dope guys! I never been inside at all, never had the chance to, But I love old Areas. I do wish that the old stadiums were around . a lot of things were left behind it looks like and a lot of history in the building. it was nice to see you guys together again and having fun........GREAT video!

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@sortabuzz7110]

So cool, love the clown cave and the montage of old Kings highlights

[@vvarietyshow]

Clown Cave was awesome

[@twopercento]

It's been almost a decade since i moved from the 916. I actually had no idea that Arco was abandoned. Wild.

[@TooRareToDieOfficial]

You guys deserve more recognition, great editing and just a good video all around

[@vvarietyshow]

Very kind of you

[@torresdaniel49]

This was such an amazing episode

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on Daniel!

[@paularjil837]

I loved watching this. Brought a tear and smile to my eye. Started going to games at the old arena as a 5 year old then to this arena when they opened it. My mom would take me to as many games as we could section 111 row J. Then I started working as an intern for the sports station 1140 and worked my way up to going to games and assisting with locker room interviews and halftime show. Also worked as an assistant to the equipment manager for the pro soccer team that played there, the Sacramento Knights. It was so awesome to see parts of the arena that most fans never saw.. Always laid claim to fame, had to use the facilities during the game and used the visiting locker room stall but it had one of the smallest locker rooms/bathrooms in the league...so I said I crapped in the same toilet as Michael Jordan. Then as an adult I was so proud, I got my own season tickets. I recognized many of the back stage areas but was so sad to see so much memorabilia and merchandise going to waste. Would have loved to keep some of that. Thanks for the show...it was a great walk down memory lane.

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you SO much for all this additional personal history. One of my favorite things about making these videos is the response and the folks these places meant a lot too giving me extra context. Appreciate it!

[@fkm512]

so glad the algorithm recommended this to me, fascinating video guys

[@TheJoshuacox]

I went to my first of many games at Arco Arena in 1993 vs the Utah Jazz and went to my last game in 2015 against the Bulls. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@Dylansesco]

One of the coolest things I ever got to do, what a fun time 🎆

[@vvarietyshow]

🤘

[@chrisdunlap4517]

Sad to see ARCO abandoned and I am glad I got to play there in 1994 against the Sacramento Knights in the Continental Indoor Soccer League (CISL). Thanks for the memories!

[@Swampfoxtrd]

I can’t believe how much stuff was left behind. Could get some cool memorabilia in there

[@theknowledgeablelevi5721]

Never have I watched someone walk through an abandoned building screaming "You should take that shit!!!" so much in my life. Huge Kings fan here!!!

[@vvarietyshow]

Hahaha... Light the beam!

[@scott6261]

NICE!! We had trouble hearing this under the 280 :)

[@vvarietyshow]

We were whispering lol

[@user-fq4jo7tw5k]

All that Wonderful left over souvenirs. I'M SURE THEY COULD NOT RESIST

[@TheContinuingStories]

Great video, you’re right people grow up in these places. The seats are ghosts and those ghosts are peoples memories of loved ones passed. Great video

[@TheGift23]

I was at Kobe’s last game in Sacramento at ARCO. That clip of him gave me chills.

[@vvarietyshow]

That's so dope!

[@joereid4457]

As a Sacramento native, I like Arco better than golden one. I seen so many great concerts there. The Acoustics were Amazing!

[@vvarietyshow]

I think I would feel the same. I liked Oracle Arena more than Chase Center, but I understand things change.

[@shinzutheog]

What a well done video. Surely brings back memories bro, kudos to everyone that made this video possible! Much love.

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching

[@davidtitorivera]

This is so cool it popped onto my feed unexpectedly. This is a really good video and story telling! Love the hidden memorabilias!

[@vvarietyshow]

Well I'm glad KZbin showed it to you. Thank you!

[@cambo__]

This is amazing y’all good work 💯💯

[@vvarietyshow]

Appreciate you checking it out

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

So many memories. I saw Mary j, Toni Braxton, troop and got on stage with Prince at this arena. It defines my youth.

[@vvarietyshow]

No way! How'd you get on stage with Prince???

[@vvarietyshow]

Dude that's insane! What an experience 🔥

[@markenos9087]

Wow great video guys! Was such an amazing place.. I always loved the smell of it when u walked in.. many many memories.. thx for making this video.. I missed the farewell event they had so this was very nice getting to see what it looked like after the life was sucked out of it.. very interesting! Thx again !

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@Nascarfan24dude]

So sad to see a place with so much history go… and just sit and rot.. thanks for this documentary. Im not even a Kings fan and this struck my interest seeing it on my youtube homepage.

[@vvarietyshow]

Thanks for checking it out 🙏

[@Thundercats-HOOOOO]

1st time seeing your channel. One if the best urban explorations I've seen. I thought you were going to have at least a million subscribers. Keep it up.

[@vvarietyshow]

Very kind of you! Our channel is all over the place and we do a lot of vids that aren't trendy or cool like historical places and every video is different. The algorithm does not like us, and some people just don't like my face haha

[@nikospapastamou5563]

My boy cole dope dawg 💯🤙

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on for checking it out

[@danielnegrete9967]

Growing up with player jerseys, cards, and awaiting Sunday NBA match ups were some of the fondest memories of my childhood. This video made my morning. Now being a local in Natomas, I empathize with the true NBA fans.

[@vvarietyshow]

Man for sure! I just love the stuff, and so much nostalgia being in this building even without seeing an actual game there.

[@sortabuzz7110]

You guys have done so many great videos it's cool to see this one blowing up!

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you!

[@attractionsathome4527]

Not a huge sports person but this video is amazing. I love the jail holding cell and the various clips from years past. Macho Man Randy Savage!

[@vvarietyshow]

Ohhh yeaaaaah

[@ryansollom2171]

I agree this is sad 😢 Especially all the stuff that got left behind!!

[@vvarietyshow]

Agreed 🙏

[@mikeholobawski8296]

This was really cool. Keep up the great work!

[@vvarietyshow]

Thanks for checking it out

[@unclechum2305]

Not to be all mushy but…. This was more than an exploration. This was absolutely beautiful. This is art

[@jhicksbo]

Love the channel, Dylan. Definitely miss getting off the freeway and seeing “Arco Sports Complex” on the rock entrance columns. Saw a ton of games, events concerts here. And left with a ringing in my ear a lil too often! Even got play a few HS championship games here. Basically was my second home as a kid. My favorite memory is probably the 1996 playoffs Game 3 vs the Sonics (first home playoff game in 10 years). Or 1999 Game 3 vs Utah (the first Kings home playoff win since like 1981 in KC). We were so excited the Kings stole a game from Seattle, fans gave the team a legit 15 minute standing ovation when they came out for warmups until the national anthem. Too bad Mitch got hurt that series. Loudest game I’ve been to this day. Including some of those infamous Lakers/Kings playoff games. You gotta vlog a Kings game at the Golden 1 Center. It’s a fun vibe in there

[@vvarietyshow]

Appreciate you sharing your memories Jarrad 🙏 definitely will be at Golden 1 Center eventually. We saw some High school tournament DVDs while we were in there, wonder if you were on any of them

[@alejandrobullock7234]

You have any pics of the playoff game in ‘96?

[@jhicksbo]

@@alejandrobullock7234 I wish I did. I was a little kid then. Only thing I remember bringing were a couple baby rattles to make noise (since the theme was "Rattle Seattle") and earplugs. They should have some videos of 1996 game 3 or 4 on KZbin though

[@everythingcollectibles]

This should be a historical landmark! LeBron played his first game here! Also, thanks for shouting out the former WNBA Team, the Sacramento Monarchs, and more importantly, Yolanda Griffith! Basketball Hall Of Famer!

[@vvarietyshow]

Monarchs were raw!

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

I couldn't stop watching! Pretty dope video guys! U gained a fan

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@TacosElBarbon]

Went to tons of games with my dad there, my favorite memories were our playoff games when we had the greatest show on court! One other special memory was when I got picked to shot the half court shot…. Of course I missed it…. Literally was half in popped in back n forth and then popped out…. Was sooo close but was such a fun experience being on the court as all the players were watching me instead of there coach…. Brad miller looked at me and said almost man…. Great video guys!!! Really enjoyed it!

[@vvarietyshow]

I've always wanted to do a half court shot! How cool

[@balconi89]

I’m shocked they didn’t disassemble this and auction off some of it. When the Detroit Pistons left the Palace of Auburn Hills they had an auction. I got seats, some club tables and signage in my man cave. I’m sure some kings fans would love some of that logo flooring and signage.

[@itmsjim]

I’m certain the Kings cleaned out all of the memorabilia before the arena was turned into a COVID hospital (which was never used)

[@vvarietyshow]

This video was well after the covid ward, and there was still a ton of stuff. I don't think they cleared any of it out before demolition.

[@synonyx]

Seen my first NBA game there in I want to say 2001. I remember watching Bibby play. The seats were cheap, but good!

[@vvarietyshow]

Awesome

[@grahammarshall1199]

Great video, very well put together.

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on, thank you

[@DreThaOnedaTV85]

Dope video!!! I honestly have to say Im surprised you kept a dry in there I’m sucker for nostalgia I would’ve been crying lol keep up that good work

[@joseldeleon3374]

good stuff bros. congrats in advance

[@vvarietyshow]

Thanks man

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

I remember watching my Denver Nuggets play Sacramento at Arco Arena on KWGN-2, when the Kings wore these powder blue/red uniforms with their nameplates underneath the numbers. It was always really electric and loud. Too bad it's now dilapidated and likely set for demolition but .. time goes on. McNichols arena in Denver was amazing but it too couldn't withstand the test of time. Such is life.

[@vvarietyshow]

That's awesome. No lie those throwback Kings jersey are great. Hope to get to Denver for a game eventually.

[@mvrksalot]

Great video, first one I’ve ever seen and you right away got my sub!!!

[@vvarietyshow]

Super kind of you, thank you.

[@paulking7650]

Great videos, this one and a bunch of your other videos I watched along with your blog

[@vvarietyshow]

Right on Paul!

[@adrianvarnedoe3833]

This is Arco 2. I went to two events here, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus by myself and Disney on Ice with mother. I lived in Sacramento when they built the mall that Golden 1 Center sits now.

[@vvarietyshow]

We went to Arco 1 in part 2. This is part 3.

[@adrianvarnedoe3833]

@@vvarietyshow I only been to Arco 2. I was in jr High when the Kings moved. ARCO Arena I (1985-1988) ARCO Arena II (1988-2016)

[@vvarietyshow]

Arco 1 is so small it's crazy to think Michael Jordan was in there balling out lol

[@benny916]

Grew up in that Arena. Parked down in the players/team parking area there a few times. (friends dad knew someone important) Was talking to Mitch Richmond down there and asked him if the lady with him was his mom (it was his wife lol. I was a stupid 12 year old) Been outside the locker room area a few times. Saw Spud Webb (and others) drinking a beer down there after games. Interrupted Walt Williams while he was mid interview. (I think it was just a beat reporter) Was at Kevin Garnett's 1st NBA game, which was at Arco as well. Didn't quite have the Lebron hype for that one haha.

[@vvarietyshow]

Ah man I wish I knew KG's debut was there! He was one of my all time faves, he came straight out of high school too so I would have mentioned that. At least I got 2 cool shots of him playing at Arco in there

[@FEARLESSx210]

Awesome video! All that memorabilia just sitting in darkness is mind boggling

[@vvarietyshow]

Sooo much stuff. We didn't even cover half of it.

[@jaysocool3860]

I'll never forget Mike Bibbys back to back buzzer beater nights from the same 3pt line

[@vvarietyshow]

He was on a tear

[@PryorTravis]

The arena the Kings abandoned in Kansas City to move to Arco Arena is now a rec center of sorts, but still looks like it did from the outside.

[@Drewiestewie]

Not sure if you saw it on the concrete but I was the one who signed “DJ Caillou Was Here” on the floor back in March during the farewell event 😂 Love this video!! Got so many memories of basketball games and wrestling shows 😌😌

[@vvarietyshow]

Didn't notice that one but we saw The King's Herald and the mean words to the Warriors 😂

[@Drewiestewie]

@@vvarietyshow there were even more against the lakers brah 😂

[@vvarietyshow]

@@Drewiestewie haha in the episode before this I showed some Lakers slander written on the ground outside

[@Drewiestewie]

@@vvarietyshow exactly inside and out. Shit was relentless 😂

[@michaelcoxfitness6089]

I watched my first Kings game there, the impression of Arco was intimidating as a kid, I watched Doug Christie take on the New York Knicks left an impression on me and something that always carried with me. My parents did not have a lot of money but that first game was on the floor in fold out chairs, I even had my kings kid membership stuff with me. Arco was also every Disney on Ice event for me nothing but happy memories.

[@SICresinwrks]

Ive always wanted to check out an abandoned stadium/arena! Great video

[@vvarietyshow]

Me too, finally got to. Thank you!

[@surfingotter]

Fantastic work, love me a good clown cave and what a great time capsule and send off for this arena. Audio is a little hard to hear under the freeway tho.

[@vvarietyshow]

It was very quiet in there, mixing this was not easy

[@chriskelsall2705]

All that old merch bro that’s insane !! even if i’m not a kings fan, that’s so cool ! did you take it by chance and keep it as a memento ?

[@vvarietyshow]

👀

[@patrik32]

Great video, feel bad for so many sports relics were still there I'm sure many Kings fan would love to have a piece of history

[@vvarietyshow]

I know they should have just given it all away

[@UndercoverLover203]

@@vvarietyshow So does it all stay there ? can you take them?

[@jeremyboone6196]

Awesome video…never got a chance to watch a gm live in Sacramento. But whenever the Kings played on TV you knew how special that arena was…for being one of the smallest areas it was definitely the loudest. Keep up the great work…love your videos. Lol…I don’t think I would’ve passed up on that basketball y’all found. I know it was in pretty rough shape but I’d kept that as a memory of the place.

[@vvarietyshow]

Same, always seemed like an awesome place to go to a game. And as far as the basketball, no comment 👀

[@DexterHeisenbergBruh]

Damn, there was free memorabilia everywhere.

[@vvarietyshow]

We could have filled up a few semis worth lol

[@20rocket]

How could they just leave all that memorabilia behind

[@vvarietyshow]

I didn't have a cargo ship. Too much stuff.

[@mackkynt]

i love this! very nice video. this video made me emotional, even though i never experienced a game here. it made me appreciate what's here before it's gone.

[@vvarietyshow]

Thank you for saying that. I'm glad you watched.

[@stephangraham8578]

Arco Arena was so much fun, such a great spirit! RIP

[@imcalibro24]

The amount of wwe and nba games I’ve seen at arco arena growing up this breaks my hearts seeing it like this 😭

[@vvarietyshow]

At least you got to experience it though! Gotta be grateful for the good times.

[@imcalibro24]

@@vvarietyshow I appreciate you guys for this ❤️