| Sydney Super Dome | |
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Exterior of arena, when known as "Acer Arena" |
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| Former names | Sydney SuperDome (1999-2006) Acer Arena (2006-2011) |
| Location | Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW |
| Broke ground | September 1997 |
| Opened | 4 September 1999 |
| Owner | Nine Entertainment |
| Operator | AEG Ogden |
| Construction cost | AUS $200 million |
| Architect | Abigroup Ltd & Obayashi Corporation |
| Capacity | up to 21,000 |
| Website | www.allphonesarena.com.au |
| Tenants | |
| Sydney Kings (NBL) (1999-2000) Sydney Swifts (CBT) (2001-2008) NSW Swifts (ANZ Championship) (2008-present) |
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The Sydney Super Dome (also known by its current sponsored name, Allphones Arena) is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics. The $190 million dollar facility was designed and constructed by Abigroup Ltd and Obayashi Corporation with environmental factors in mind;[1] however, the air-conditioner unit for the facility used HCFCs and was said to be a breach of the Green Guidelines for the Olympics. Bob Carr, premier of New South Wales, officially opened the stadium in November 1999.[1]
The development of the stadium was part of three subsites which also included a 3,400 space carpark which cost A$25 million,[1] and a plaza with external works, also costing $25 million.[1] The roof's masts reach 42 meters above ground level, and the stadium occupies a site of 20,000 m².[1]
The arena is ranked in the top 10 arenas worldwide.[1] It was also a finalist for the 2010 Billboard Touring Awards in the top venue category.
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The arena was known as the Sydney SuperDome from opening in 1999 until 11 May 2006 when it was renamed Acer Arena as part of a naming rights deal.[2][3] The naming rights were subsequently purchased by Allphones, the new name taking effect from 1 September 2011.[4]
In 1999, a league record 17,800 spectators attended a NBL match between the Sydney Kings and West Sydney Razorbacks.
During the 2000 Games, the venue hosted the basketball final, and the artistic and trampoline gymnastics events.[5]
In 2001 the Superdome was the host of the ATP World Tour Finals Tennis Masters Cup won by Australian World number one men's tennis player Lleyton Hewitt, defeating Frenchman Sébastien Grosjean in the Final 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
The Arena was also host to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events UFC 110 on 21 February 2010 and UFC 127 on 27 February 2011. The Arena is scheduled to host UFC on FX 2 on 3 March 2012.
Capable of holding up to 21,000 people.[1][6]The arena is the largest permanent indoor venue in Australia.[1][6]
The arena is home to many major entertanment and conference events and is a venue of choice for major entertainment promoters.
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| Preceded by Pavilhão Atlântico Lisbon |
ATP World Tour Finals Venue 2001 |
Succeeded by New International Expo Center Shanghai |
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