Tipsport Arena (1962)

Tipsport Arena
Former names	Sportovní hala (1962–1999) Paegas Arena (1999–2002) T-Mobile Arena (2002–2008) Tesla Arena (2008–2011)
Location	Za elektrárnou 419/1 170 00 Prague 7-Bubeneč, Czech Republic
Broke ground	1952
Built	1962
Opened	7 March 1962
Capacity	Ice hockey:13,150[1]
Field dimensions	29 x 60 m
Tenants
HC Sparta Praha (1962–present) HC Lev Praha (KHL) (2012–present)

Tipsport Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Prague, Czech Republic, sponsored by gambling firm Tipsport. The arena opened in 1962 as Sportovní hala and has a seating capacity of 13,150 people for ice hockey games.^[1] For the hockey games it is used by HC Sparta Praha and HC Lev Praha teams. It also hosts various concerts and presentation.

Every year, it is the venue of a very prestigious synchronized skating competition.

The Ice Hockey World Championships have been held here, in whole or in part, in 1972, 1978, 1985, and 1992. The arena hosted the 1980 Davis Cup final, where Czechoslovakia defeated Italy.

Development of the name

• 1962-99: Sportovní hala
• 1999-2002: Paegas Arena
• 2002-08: T-Mobile Arena
• 2008-11: Tesla Arena
• 2011-present: Tipsport arena

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tesla Arena.

• Official Website
• HC Sparta Praha
• Detailed description of Tesla Arena with map and photos
• The plan of the Tesla Arena

Coordinates: 50°06′25″N 14°26′01″E / 50.10705°N 14.433653°E / 50.10705; 14.433653