Singapore Indoor Stadium
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[edit] Overview
Singapore Indoor Stadium (Chinese: 新加坡室內体育馆, Pinyin: Xīnjīapō shìneì tǐyùguǎn) is an indoor sporting arena located along the Kallang River in Singapore. It was completed in 1989 and was officially opened by the then prime minister Lee Kuan Yew on 31 December 1989. The arena was designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange and has a cone shaped roof and a pillarless arena. The stadium is within walking distance of the Singapore National stadium.
[edit] Capacity
Due to its flexible stage configuration, the capacity of the stadium varies from 7,306/7,968 during concerts to 8,126/10,786 during sporting events. Its full capacity is around 12,000.
[edit] Usage
[edit] Concerts and shows
Many singers, bands and musicians such as the Black Eyed Peas, Oasis, Good Charlotte, S.H.E, Stefanie Sun and Andy Lau have held concerts at the indoor stadium when touring Singapore. The arena also plays host to family entertainment such as ice-skating shows, circuses and magic shows, opera, musical among others.
[edit] Sports
WWE held twice event known as Passport to Smackdown in the Indoor Stadium in 2002 and 2003 and the 5th World Women's Floorball Championships was also held in the arena.
Since 2006, the stadium is home to the Singapore Slingers basketball club that competes in the Australian National Basketball League.
[edit] Stadium Waterfront
Behind the indoor stadium, there is a waterfront section known as Stadium Waterfront, which has retailing Shops and stores and restaurants. They offer alfresco dining, and there is a market occasionally.
