Ergo Arena
| Ergo Arena | |
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| Location | Gdańsk/Sopot, Poland |
| Broke ground | 2007 |
| Opened | August 18, 2010 |
| Construction cost | € 60 million |
| Architect | KIPP Projekt |
| Capacity |
15,000 (seating and standing) 11,409 (seating only) |
| Executive suites | 940 (seating) |
| Field dimensions | 96m x 30m x 48m |
| Tenants | |
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Hala Gdańsk-Sopot sp. z o.o. Trefl Sopot (2010–present) Asseco Prokom Gdynia (most important matches, 2010-present) Atom Trefl Sopot (2010-present) | |
Ergo Arena (Hala Gdańsk-Sopot) is a multi-purpose indoor arena, that was opened in 2010. The boundary between two cities – Sopot and Gdańsk – runs through the very middle of the hall. The arena has a capacity of 11,409 people, for sports events and up to 15,000, with standing places, for concerts.
On November 26, Lady Gaga performed during The Monster Ball Tour, with Semi Precious Weapons as her opening act, to more than 12,000 people.[1] It was the first big event to take place in the hall.
Sport events, including the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship,[2] 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships[3] and the 2014 FIVB Men's World Championship,[4] as well as a part of the 2016 European Men's Handball Championship will be held at the arena.
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References
- ↑ "Fame monster Lady Gaga gigs in Gdańsk" (Press release). thenews.pl. 2010-11-26. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ↑ "Anastasi issues composition of Poland's national team for 2011 season" (Press release). Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ↑ "HALOWE MŚ 2014 W SOPOCIE!" (Press release). Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki. 2011-11-18.
- ↑ "FIVB signs agreement for Men’s 2014 Volleyball World Championship to be hosted in Poland" (Press release). Federation Internationale de Volleyball. 2010-09-08. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
External links
- Official website of Ergo Arena
- Information for visitors
- Arena from inside
- Arena from outside
- Arena by night
| Preceded by Ataköy Athletics Arena Istanbul |
IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics Venue 2014 |
Succeeded by TBD |
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Coordinates: 54°25′33″N 18°34′49″E / 54.42583°N 18.58028°E