| HSBC Arena | |
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The then-Arena Olímpica during the 2007 Pan American Games |
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| Former names | Arena Olímpica do Rio (Jul-Dec 2007) Rioarena (Dec 2007-Mar 2008) |
| Location |
Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 |
| Broke ground | November 2005 |
| Opened | July 2007 |
| Owner | City of Rio de Janeiro |
| Operator | GL Events |
| Construction cost | R$ 125.971.202,92 |
| Capacity | 15,000 (sports events) 8,000 to 18,000 (concerts) |
| Tenants | |
| Flamengo Basketball 2016 Summer Olympics 2016 Summer Paralympics |
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HSBC Arena (originally Arena Olímpica do Rio and formally Rioarena) is an indoor multi-purpose arena, located in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The arena was completed in July 2007. It has a capacity of 15,000 for sports and 8,000-18,000 for concerts.
It hosted the basketball and gymnastics events at the 2007 Pan American Games. In December 2007, it started being operated by GL Events, who also operates the nearby Riocentro Convention Center and the Riocentro Sports Complex and started hosting many concerts from a variety of artists. It has hosted the telethon show, Criança Esperança, after 2008, replacing Ginásio Ibirapuera as the host.
Starting on 29 March 2008, it was renamed HSBC Arena, as part of a naming rights agreement with the bank.[2]
Queen + Paul Rodgers concluded their Rock the Cosmos Tour here on 29 November 2008.[3] This performance marked the end of Paul Rodgers' collaboration with Queen lead guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.
American pop singer Demi Lovato performed here for her South American Tour 2010 on May 27th, 2010.
American pop singer Miley Cyrus performed here for her Gypsy Heart Tour on May 13, 2011, and it was Cyrus' first time in Brazil.
On March 27 2011, heavy metal band Iron Maiden's performance was delayed due to lack of security, after a security barrier collapsed, most likely due to the venue overselling and exceeding its 18,000-ticket limit end stage house set-up. The performance was postponed to the next evening, when only 12,500 concertgoers were allowed due to safety concerns. [4]
It will also host the basketball and gymnastics events of the 2016 Summer Olympics and wheelchair basketball events of the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[5] The HSBC Arena name may possibly be masked during the Olympics since corporate sponsorship is not allowed in the names of Olympic venues.
It also played host to the UFC's second event in Brazil in over 10 years, UFC 134, which took place on August 27, 2011.
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