Tipsport Arena (Prague)
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Former names |
Sportovní hala (1962–1999) Paegas Arena (1999–2002) T-Mobile Arena (2002–2008) Tesla Arena (2008–2011) Tipsport Arena (2011–present) |
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Location | Za elektrárnou 419/1 170 00 Prague 7-Bubeneč, Czech Republic |
Capacity | Ice hockey: 13,150[1] |
Field size | 29 x 60 m |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1952 |
Built | 1962 |
Opened | 7 March 1962 |
Tenants | |
HC Sparta Praha (1962–2015) HC Lev Praha (KHL) (2012–2014) |
Tipsport Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Prague, Czech Republic, whose naming rights are currently leased to Czech betting company Tipsport. The arena, located on the fairgrounds in the neighbourhood of Holešovice, opened in 1962 as Sportovní hala and has a capacity of 13,150 for ice hockey games.[1] It was the home arena of Czech extraliga team HC Sparta Praha and KHL's HC Lev Praha.
During its existence, the arena has hosted many important sporting events. It hosted the Ice Hockey World Championships four times and for years hosted a prestigious annual figure skating competition. The arena hosted the 1980 Davis Cup final, where Czechoslovakia defeated Italy.
Hundreds of concerts have also been staged at the arena during its history. It was the largest and most important arena in Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic for over 40 years until the new O2 Arena opened in 2004.
Development of the name
- 1962-99: Sportovní hala
- 1999-2002: Paegas Arena
- 2002-08: T-Mobile Arena
- 2008-11: Tesla Arena
- 2011–present: Tipsport arena
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tesla Arena. |
- Official Website
- HC Sparta Praha
- Detailed description of Tesla Arena with map and photos
- The plan of the Tesla Arena
Coordinates: 50°06′25″N 14°26′01″E / 50.10705°N 14.433653°E
Preceded by Westfalenhalle Dortmund |
European Indoor Games Venue 1967 |
Succeeded by Palacio de Deportes Madrid |
Preceded by Civic Auditorium San Francisco |
Davis Cup Final Venue 1980 |
Succeeded by Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati |
Preceded by Oakland Coliseum Arena Oakland |
World Figure Skating Championships Venue 1993 |
Succeeded by Nippon Convention Center Chiba |