Mall of Asia Arena Guide: Seat Plan, Parking, Bag Policy & How to Get There
The Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena) in Pasay is one of the busiest concert and sports venues in the Philippines — an SM-operated indoor arena in the Mall of Asia Complex along Manila Bay, holding roughly 15,000 seats for concerts and up to about 20,000 at full capacity. This is where most of the biggest touring acts and PBA/volleyball finals land, so it pays to know the logistics before show day.
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Quick facts
- Where: J.W. Diokno Blvd, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
- Capacity: ~15,000 (concert setup), up to ~20,000
- Operator: SM Entertainment
- Tickets: SM Tickets is the official outlet
- Opened: 2012
How to get there
- By train: Take LRT-1 to EDSA Station or MRT-3 to Taft Avenue Station (the two connect), then a short jeepney, bus, or Grab ride (about 10–15 minutes) to the MOA Complex.
- By bus: Buses along EDSA terminate at the MOA transport terminal beside the complex.
- By car: From the south, take Roxas Boulevard or the NAIA/Macapagal route; from EDSA, head to the Bay Area. Expect heavy traffic around the complex 2–3 hours before a major show — leave early.
- By Grab/taxi: Set your drop-off to "Mall of Asia Arena" specifically (not just SM MOA) so you land on the arena side.
Parking
The MOA Complex has multi-level and open-air parking around the arena and mall. On big concert nights it fills fast, so arrive 2+ hours early or park at the mall and walk over. Ride-hailing is often less stressful than driving on sold-out nights.
Bag policy & what to bring
Bags are inspected at the gates. As a rule of thumb for MOA Arena shows:
- No outside food or drinks, no professional cameras (DSLR/GoPro), no tripods, selfie sticks, umbrellas, or vapes.
- Keep bags small; large backpacks and luggage are usually turned away.
- Bring a valid ID, your e-ticket or printed ticket, a power bank, and cash for concessions.
See our full checklist: What to bring to a concert in the Philippines.
Seating sections
Layouts change per event, but MOA Arena concerts typically sell tiers like VIP / Patron (floor), Lower Box, Upper Box, and General Admission (Gen Ad). Always check the official seat map published for your specific show — floor configurations and standing/seated sections vary by production.
FAQ
Where do I buy Mall of Asia Arena tickets? Through SM Tickets online or at SM Tickets outlets in SM malls. Avoid third-party resellers and scalpers. See how to buy concert tickets in the Philippines.
What time should I arrive? For a general-admission or big international show, 2–4 hours early; for reserved seating, at least an hour before doors to clear security and traffic.
Is there food inside? Yes — concession stands ring the concourse, and the entire Mall of Asia is a few steps away for pre-show dining.
Planning a night out around the show? Browse events in Pasay and the rest of Metro Manila's concert venues.
