Olympic Stadium (Moscow)
| Olimpiysky | |
|---|---|
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°ECoordinates: 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°E |
| Opened | 1980 |
| Capacity | 25,000 (concerts) 22,000 (sports) 35,000 (total) |
| Tenants | |
| Kremlin Cup (ATP 250) (WTA Premier) (1990-present) Euroleague 2004–05 Final Four (Basketball) 2006 Davis Cup Final (Tennis) 2009 Eurovision Song Contest |
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Olympic Stadium, known locally as the Olimpiyskiy or Olimpiski, is a large indoor arena, located in Moscow, Russia. It was built for the 1980 Summer Olympics and, divided into two separated halls, hosted the basketball and boxing events.[1] A part of the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, it makes up one architectural ensemble with another venue, constructed at the same time, the Swimming Pool. The venue is so large, that up to 80,000 people can occupy its space. It has hosted the Davis Cup finals and Bandy World Championships[2] on several occasions, and is the home of the Kremlin Cup tournament. It was the world's 1st indoor bandy arena. When smaller indoor sports are held at the venue, such as tennis or basketball, only 1/4 of the floor space is used. Capacity at this configuration can vary between 10,000 and 16,000 people.
The arena hosted the 1999 FIBA EuroStars game[3] and the 2005 Euroleague Final Four.[4] The stadium can hold up to 16,000 people for televised events.[5]
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Notable events [edit]
Britney Spears performed in front of 25,115 fans on 21 July, 2009 as part of her Circus Tour, setting the venue's attendance record. She also performed at the venue on 24 September, 2011 during her Femme Fatale Tour.
The stadium was the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[6]
French singer Mylène Farmer has performed at the arena in July 2009 and March 2000, and is scheduled to return in November 2013.
Russian metal band Aria sold out the arena for its 25 Anniversary concert. Aria ex-members were the opening bands.[7]
Roger Waters, founder of Pink Floyd, played The Wall here in its entirety, in his famous 2010-2011 The Wall Live tour. The show was fully sold out and was attended by the likes of Konstanin Nikolsky, Andrey Makarevich and David Tukhmanov. The spectacle was the most expensive show staged on Russian soil.
Paul McCartney performed during his On the Run Tour, on 14 December 2011, 8 years after his first concert in Russia, which took place in the Red Square.
Lady Gaga has performed in front of 19,522 people with her Born This Way Ball, on 12 December 2012.
Madonna has performed to a sold-out crowd of 19,842 people with her MDNA Tour on 7 August 2012.
Deep Purple, Kylie Minogue, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, Scorpions, Shakira and Beyoncé are among the other singers to have performed here.
Justin Bieber has performed with his Believe Tour on April 30, 2013.
The 2013 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships were held in the stadium between April 17, 2013 and April 21, 2013.
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ 1980 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 2. Part 1. pp. 67-71.
- ^ Russia grabs World Bandy Championship - YouTube
- ^ SEE YOU AT "OLYMPIJSKY"
- ^ Final Four venue: Olympiysky Arena
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 | News - Svante Stockselius met 2009 organisers in Moscow
- ^ "Moscow accepted as 2009 Host City! Eurovision.tv". Seiste Bakke. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- ^ "AriaFest 25 Anniversary concert". MetalTraveller.com. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
External links [edit]
- (Russian) Official website of the Olympiisky Sports Complex
- Information on venue
- Info from Euroleague.net
| Events and tenants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Montreal Forum Montreal |
Olympic Basketball tournament Final Venue 1980 |
Succeeded by The Forum Los Angeles |
| Preceded by Exhibition Hall Düsseldorf |
Davis Cup Final Venue 1994 - 1995 |
Succeeded by Mässan Hall Malmö |
| Preceded by Max Schmeling Halle Berlin |
FIBA Euro All star game Venue 1999 |
Succeeded by Final Venue |
| Preceded by Palacio de Congresos de Maspalomas |
Fed Cup Final Four venue 2003 |
Succeeded by Krylatskoe Sport Palace |
| Preceded by Yad Eliyahu Sports Hall Tel Aviv |
Euroleague Final Venue 2005 |
Succeeded by Sazka Arena Prague |
| Preceded by Sibamac Arena Bratislava |
Davis Cup Final Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Memorial Coliseum Portland |
| Preceded by Budapest Sports Arena Budapest |
IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Luis Puig Palace Valencia |
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