PalaSharp
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| PalaSharp | |
|---|---|
| Former names | Palatrussardi (1986-1996)[1] PalaVobis (2002) PalaTucker (2002)[2] Mazda Palace (2002-2007)[3][4] |
| Location | Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E / 45.491306°N 9.1290778°ECoordinates: 45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E / 45.491306°N 9.1290778°E |
| Built | 1985-1986 |
| Opened | September 26, 1986[3][5] |
| Capacity | 8,479[6] |
| Website | Official Site |
| Tenants | |
| Olimpia Milano (1986-1990, 2006-2007) | |
PalaSharp is an indoor arena, located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity is for 8,479 people and it hosts concerts and indoor sporting events.[6]
The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.[7]
In 2011 the arena will be demolished.
[edit] Naming right history
When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.[8]
Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002)[1], Automobile emissions control company Tucker[2] and Mazda automotive manufacturer.[3][4]
The arena is currently with agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.
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| Preceded by Estadio Obras Sanitarias Buenos Aires |
Intercontinental Cup Final venue 1987 |
Succeeded by Best of three series |
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