O2 Arena (Prague)
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O2 Arena (formerly Sazka Arena, stylised as O2 arena) is a multi-purpose
It has hosted important sporting events such as two
. It can also host stage shows, such as concerts, and other large-scale events.History
The idea of building a new arena in Prague came on the heels of the "golden era" of Czech
The construction of the arena (which began in September 2002) was not without problems, but it was opened in March 2004, in time to host the
In March 2008, the building was renamed O2 Arena.[4]
In March 2011, Sazka filed for insolvency due to debts from building the arena.[5][6]
From its opening until 2015, it was home to
In 2015, O2 Arena co-hosted the IIHF World Championship with ČEZ Aréna in Ostrava for the second time. This time, the tournament re-established the record for World Championship attendance.
In 2017, it hosted the 1st edition of Laver Cup international indoor hard court men's tennis tournament between Europe and Team World.
In 2021, the venue was scheduled to host some group phase matches at the
Notable events
Music
- On 6 & 7 September 2006 Madonna performed there during her Confessions Tour. The concert was attended by 18,628 spectators, the biggest number of spectators in the arena's history. She performed again at the arena on 7 & 8 November 2015 as part of her Rebel Heart Tourselling out crowds of over 16,000 patrons.
- On 12 May 2008, Aphrodite World Tour. On 21 October 2014 Minogue performed again as part of her Kiss Me Once Tour.
- On 26 June 2008 Céline Dion performed there during Taking Chances World Tour.
- In November 2008, the French electronica pioneer Jean Michel Jarre performed his Oxygènealbum live at the arena, as part of the second leg of the Oxygène 30th anniversary tour.
- On 27 April 2009, Tina Turner performed a concert as part of the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour
- Sting performed during his Symphonicities Tour on 22 September 2010, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- In November 2010, Monster Ball Tour.
- On 7 December 2011, Rihanna performed there during her Loud Tour. On 27 July 2016, Rihanna performed there as part of Anti World Tour.
- On 26 October 2012, Jennifer Lopez performed a sold-out show during her Dance Again World Tour.
- On 17 February 2015, 2017 European tour.
- On 23 February 2015, Prismatic World Tour.
- On January 30, 2016, Ellie Goulding performed there as part of Delirium World Tour.
- On November 12, 2016, Justin Bieber performed a sold-out show during his Purpose World Tour. On 12 March 2023, Bieber performed there again as part of his Justice World Tour.
- Gorillaz performed at the arena on 14 November 2017, as part of their Humanz Tour.
- On 2 April 2018, Metallica performed there as part of WorldWired Tour.[9]
- On 16 April 2018 Imagine Dragons performed here as a part of their Evolve World Tour.
- On 7 & 8 May 2018, Enrique Iglesias Live.
- On 1 July 2018 Pearl Jam performed there as part of the Pearl Jam 2018 Tour.
- On 10 October 2018, Shania Now Tour.
- On 7 May 2019, Elton John performed there as part of Farewell Yellow Brick Road
- On 4 September 2019, Ariana Grande performed there as part of the Sweetener World Tour.
- On 16 February 2020, Twenty One Pilots performed there as part of The Bandito Tour.
- On 29 April 2022, 5 Seconds of Summer performed there as part of their Take My Hand World Tour.
- On 11 June 2022, My Chemical Romance performed there as part as their My Chemical Romance Reunion Tour.
- On 15 July 2022, Harry Styles performed there as a part of his Love on Tour.
- On 21 December 2022, Symphonic Metal act Nightwish performed there as part of the Human. :II: Nature. World Tour.
- On 28 October 2023, 50 Cent bought his Final Lap Tour to the arena. Busta Rhymes was the opening act.[10]
- On 30 & 31 May 2023, Iron Maiden performed two sold out shows as a part of their Future Past Tour.[11]
- The arena is also the home of the Transmission festival since 2007.
Sport
- In October 2008, the Phoenix Coyotes playing twice.[13]
- In December 2008, the arena played host to the playoff matches of the 2008 Men's World Floorball Championships, including Finland's 7–6 victory over Sweden in the final.[14]
- The Spain in the 2012 Davis Cup Final.[15]
- The United States, resulted in the country's sixth cup win in eight years.[19]
Technical facts
- Number of floors: 6
- Floor space: 35,000 m2
- Capacity: up to 18,000 spectators (depends on event)
- Club and Luxury seats: 2,460
- Sky boxes: 66
- Party Boxes: 4
- Seats in bars, restaurants and cafés: 2,900
- Beers that can be tapped in one break: 30,000[20]
- Parking: 280 places
- Population of its catchment area: 1.5 to 1.8 million people
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Interior of O2 Arena (2007)
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View from Českomoravská street
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Sazka Arena in June 2007, before Ozzy Osbourne's concert
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Final ceremony of EuroBasket Women 2017 in O2 Arena
See also
- List of indoor arenas in the Czech Republic
- List of European ice hockey arenas
- List of tennis stadiums by capacity
- The O2 Arena (London)
References
- ^ "Belgrade 2018 - Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL". Euroleague.net. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Sazka Arena – the most modern multipurpose arena in the world". Prague.net. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ Cameron, Rob (29 March 2004). "Sazka sports arena opened amid bitter political dispute over money". Radio Prague. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Praha přijde o Sazka Arenu. Stane se z ní O2 Arena". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 2008-02-05. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "Czech lottery firm Sazka files for insolvency". Reuters. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "FT.com / Mergermarket - Balls up: Czech lottery ruled insolvent". Archived from the original on 2011-04-10. Retrieved 2011-04-15. Balls up: Czech lottery ruled insolvent
- ^ "Mike Keenan guides Metallurg Magnitogorsk to Game 7 Gagarin Cup win and record-setting KHL championship". The Hockey News. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "FIBA EuroBasket draw to be held behind closed doors due to COVID-19". Insidethegames.biz. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "O2 arena - O2 arena has a record of attendance - concert of band Metallica was seen by 20 174 fans". Archived from the original on 2019-12-14.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (2023-05-04). "50 Cent Announces 2023 'Final Lap' Global Tour with Busta Rhymes, Jeremih". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Iron Maiden rocked arena" (in Czech). ireport.cz. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Rangers Please Crowd and Satisfy Themselves". The New York Times. 5 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "BRUINS BEAT;IDENTITY FOUND;TEAM RETURNS TO STYLE THAT WORKED IN 2009". Fox Sports. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "O2 Arena se chystá na florbal. Speciální povrch bleskově přesunuli z Ostravy". idnes.cz (in Czech). 11 December 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Davis Cup final: Czech Republic edge out Spain in Prague". BBC Sport. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Czechs hoping to clinch historic first Fed and Davis Cup double". Radio Prague. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Czechs Celebrate Commitment to Team Success". The New York Times. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Sharapova eyes first Fed Cup final against Czechs". Sports Illustrated. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Czechs Make Quick Work of U.S. in Fed Cup Final". Sports Illustrated. 11 November 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Pivovod O2 areny dokáže za čtvrt hodiny "opít" pivem malé město". iDnes.cz.
External links
Media related to O2 Arena (Prague) at Wikimedia Commons
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Preceded by | HC Slavia Praha Home Arena 2004 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Zimní Stadion Eden
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Preceded by Moscow |
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Succeeded by Athens |
Preceded by Globe Arena Stockholm |
IFF World Championships Finals Venue 2008 |
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Succeeded by Arena Łódź Łódź |
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Preceded by | Davis Cup Final venue 2012 |
Succeeded by Kombank Arena Belgrade |
Preceded by | European Athletics Indoor Championships Venue 2015 |
Succeeded by Kombank Arena Belgrade |
Preceded by Tipsport Arena |
HC Sparta Praha Home Arena 2015 – |
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