Tipsport Arena (built 1962)
| Tipsport Arena Praha | |
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| Former names |
Sportovní hala (1962-1999) Paegas Arena (1999-2002) T-Mobile Arena (2002-2008) Tesla Arena (2008-2011) |
| Location | Za elektrárnou 419/1 170 00 Prague 7-Bubeneč, Czech Republic |
| Broke ground | 1952 |
| Built | 1962 |
| Opened | 7 March 1962 |
| Capacity | Ice hockey:13,150[1] |
| Field dimensions | 29 x 60 m |
| Tenants | |
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HC Sparta Praha (1962-present) HC Lev Praha (KHL) (2012–present) | |
Tipsport Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Prague, Czech Republic, sponsored by gambling firm Tipsport. The arena opened in 1962 as Sportovní hala and has a seating capacity of 13,150 people for ice hockey games.[1]
Formerly called Sportovní hala, it was renamed in 1999 to Paegas Arena, in 2002 to T-Mobile Arena. On September 1, 2008 it was renamed Tesla Arena[2] as part of a naming rights contract for three years with Tesla electrotechnical conglomerate.
Every year, it is the venue of a very prestigious synchronized skating competition.
The Ice Hockey World Championships have been held here, in whole or in part, in 1972, 1978, 1985, and 1992. The arena hosted the 1980 Davis Cup final, where Czechoslovakia defeated Italy.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Tesla Arena |
- Web about events in Tesla Arena
- 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 |
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