Sportovní hala Fortuna
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| Former names | Sportovní hala (1962–1999) Paegas Arena (1999–2002) T-Mobile Arena (2002–2008) Tesla Arena (2008–2011) |
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| Location | Za elektrárnou 419/1 170 00 Prague 7-Bubeneč, Czech Republic |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 13,150[2] |
| Field size | 29 x 60 m |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1952 |
| Built | 1962 |
| Opened | 7 March 1962[1] |
| Tenants | |
| HC Sparta Praha (1962–2015) HC Lev Praha (KHL) (2012–2014) | |
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.[2] It was the home arena of Czech extraliga team HC Sparta Praha and KHL's HC Lev Praha.
During its existence - arena hosted many important event. It was 4 times the venue of Ice Hockey World Championships. Every year, it is the venue of a very prestigious synchronized skating competition. The arena hosted the 1980 Davis Cup final, where Czechoslovakia defeated Italy. There were hundreds of concerts in the arena during its operation. It was the largest and most important arena in Czech republic for almost 40 years till 2004 when the new O2 Arena opened.
Development of the name
- 1962-99: Sportovní hala
- 1999-2002: Paegas Arena
- 2002-08: T-Mobile Arena
- 2008-11: Tesla Arena
- 2011–present: Tipsport arena
References
External links
- Official Website
- HC Sparta Praha
- Detailed description of Tesla Arena with map and photos
- The plan of the Tesla Arena
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