Hallam FM Arena

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The arena in ice hockey mode

The Hallam FM Arena, originally named the Sheffield Arena, is an arena hosting concerts and sporting events in Sheffield in England. It takes its name from a local radio station, Hallam FM. It is situated near Attercliffe, Meadowhall and the Centertainment.

Constructed at a cost of £34 million, it was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 31 May 1991. As of 2004 it is estimated that approximately 7 million people have attended events at the arena. It has a maximum seated capacity of 12,500. This makes it the largest Ice rink in the UK despite the National Ice Centre being in Nottingham.

The arena is owned by Sheffield City Trust, an independent charity, and managed under contract by the US media giant Live Nation UK.

In 1992 it was the site of the infamous Sheffield Rally, in which Neil Kinnock led the Labour Party in what has come to be thought of as a public relations disaster just days before the general election.

Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team and the Sheffield Sharks basketball team also play their home games at the arena.

The Arena hosts the British round of the motorcycle trial Indoor World Championships.