PalaSharp

PalaSharp
Former names Palatrussardi (1986-1996)[1]
PalaVobis (2002)
PalaTucker (2002)[2]
Mazda Palace (2002-2007)[3][4]
Location Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy
Built 1985-1986
Opened September 26, 1986[3][5]
Capacity 8,479[6]
Website Official Site
Tenants
Olimpia Milano (1986-1990, 2006-2007)

PalaSharp is an indoor arena, located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity is for 8,479 people and it hosts concerts and indoor sporting events.[6]

The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.[7]

In 2011 the arena will be demolished.

Naming right history

When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.[8]

Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002)[1], Automobile emissions control company Tucker[2] and Mazda automotive manufacturer.[3][4]

The arena is currently with agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.

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Preceded by
Estadio Obras Sanitarias
Buenos Aires
Intercontinental Cup
Final venue

1987
Succeeded by
Best of three series