Nuremberg Arena

• Nürnberg Ice Tigers (DEL, since 2001)
• GHP Bamberg ( ULEB Euro League 2005/ 06)

The Nuremberg Arena (own spelling Nuremberg Arena, formerly Arena Nürnberg ) is a multi-purpose arena in Nuremberg. The hall has three ice surfaces or, alternatively, in 1900 m² of meeting space. Depending on use, it combines with the interior, lower and upper tier up to 11,000 visitors. In hockey match at the stadium find a total of 8130 people to 3617 standing and 4513 seats in place, including 340 on box seats and 548 business seats.

History

The arena was opened next to the Franks Stadium on 15 February 2001, replacing the previously used Linde Stadium.

In 2011 extensive renovations take place in the hall.

Naming

Following the example of other arenas, the hall operator closed in February 2005 a sponsorship deal with the Nürnberger Versicherung. Since then, " Arena Nürnberger Versicherung " the hall has been officially named.

Events

The Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Nuremberg wear in the arena of their home games in the DEL. In 2001 the Ice Hockey World Championships took place next to Cologne and Hanover in Arena as well as 2002 and 2003 Inline Hockey World Championship. The GHP Bamberg moved in 2005 and 2006 for his international basketball games in the Nuremberg Arena in order, but also competitions in indoor soccer ( Indoor Cup of the 1st FC Nuremberg), handball, tennis and boxing are held here. In addition, in Arena and wrestling events of the WWE will be held, most recently on 14 November 2008 and on 11 November 2010. Besides find concert and show events. Likely to be encountered musicians and bands include Robbie Williams, Anastacia, Pink, The doctors, Bryan Adams, Bob Dylan and Herbert Grönemeyer. In addition, the Arena serves as an additional stage at the rock festival Rock im Park.

In addition, the arena is also used for meetings and exhibitions. During the skating season, the faces of the public are regularly available in ice sports performance center.