Olympic Stadium (Moscow)
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| Location | Moscow, Russia |
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| Coordinates | 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°ECoordinates: 55°46′52″N 37°37′35″E / 55.78111°N 37.62639°E |
| Capacity |
25,000 (concerts) 22,000 (sports) 35,000 (total) |
| Opened | 1980 |
| Tenants | |
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Kremlin Cup (ATP 250) (WTA Premier) (1990-present) Commonwealth of Independent States Cup (1993-2010, Football) Euroleague 2004–05 Final Four (Basketball) 2006 Davis Cup Final (Tennis) 2009 Eurovision Song Contest | |
Olympic Stadium, known locally as the Olimpiyskiy or Olimpiski, is a large indoor arena, located in Moscow, Russia. It was built for the 1980 Summer Olympics and, divided into two separated halls, hosted the basketball and boxing events.[1] A part of the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, it makes up one architectural ensemble with another venue, constructed at the same time, the Swimming Pool. The venue is so large, that up to 80,000 people can occupy its space. It has hosted the Davis Cup finals and Bandy World Championships[2] on several occasions, and is the home of the Kremlin Cup tournament. It was the world's first indoor bandy arena. When smaller indoor sports are held at the venue, such as tennis or basketball, only 1/4 of the floor space is used. Capacity at this configuration can vary between 10,000 and 16,000 people.
The arena hosted the 1999 FIBA EuroStars game[3] and the 2005 Euroleague Final Four.[4] The stadium can hold up to 16,000 people for televised events.[5]
In May 2014, the city of Moscow auctioned 65% of shares in the stadium that it previously controlled; oil company ZAO Neftegazprod won the auction, paying 4,672 billion rubles (approximately €100 million).[6]
Events
Bandy World Championship 1989 (the first indoors) and Bandy World Championship 2008 were played here.
The stadium was the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[7]
Russian metal band Aria sold out the arena for its 25 Anniversary concert. Aria ex-members were the opening bands.[8]
Roger Waters performed a sold out show during The Wall Live Tour on 23 April 2011. The show was attended by the likes of Konstanin Nikolsky, Andrey Makarevich and David Tukhmanov. The spectacle was the most expensive show staged on Russian soil.
Limp Bizkit performed at the venue on 4 and 5 June 2012, and again on 29 November 2013.
Paul McCartney performed during his On the Run Tour on 14 December 2011, 8 years after his first live performance in Russia, which took place in Red Square, during his Back in the World Tour on 24 May 2003.
Madonna performed during the MDNA Tour on 7 August 2012, causing controversy to have discoursed about the LGBT rights in Russia.
The 2013 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships were held in the stadium between 17–23 April 2013.
Green Day's performance, during their 99 Revolutions Tour on 21 June 2013, marks their very first live performance in Russia.
Mylène Farmer performed during Mylène Farmer en tournée on July 1, 2009 and during Timeless 2013 on November 1, 2013.
Thirty Seconds to Mars performed during LoveLustFaith+Dreams Tour on March 16,2014
See also
References
- ↑ 1980 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 2. Part 1. pp. 67-71.
- ↑ Russia grabs World Bandy Championship on YouTube
- ↑ SEE YOU AT "OLYMPIJSKY"
- ↑ Final Four venue: Olympiysky Arena
- ↑ Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 | News - Svante Stockselius met 2009 organisers in Moscow
- ↑ Новым владельцем 65% акций СК "Олимпийский" стал "Нефтегазпрод" (in Russian). ITAR-TASS. 23 May 2014.
- ↑ "Moscow accepted as 2009 Host City! Eurovision.tv". Seiste Bakke. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- ↑ "AriaFest 25 Anniversary concert". MetalTraveller.com. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
External links
- (Russian) Official website of the Olympiisky Sports Complex
- Information on venue
- Info from Euroleague.net
| Events and tenants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Montreal Forum Montreal |
Olympic Basketball tournament Final Venue 1980 |
Succeeded by The Forum Los Angeles |
| Preceded by Exhibition Hall Düsseldorf |
Davis Cup Final Venue 1994 - 1995 |
Succeeded by Mässan Hall Malmö |
| Preceded by Max Schmeling Halle Berlin |
FIBA Euro All star game Venue 1999 |
Succeeded by Final Venue |
| Preceded by Palacio de Congresos de Maspalomas |
Fed Cup Final Four venue 2003 |
Succeeded by Krylatskoe Sport Palace |
| Preceded by Yad Eliyahu Sports Hall Tel Aviv |
Euroleague Final Four Venue 2005 |
Succeeded by Sazka Arena Prague |
| Preceded by Sibamac Arena Bratislava |
Davis Cup Final Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Memorial Coliseum Portland |
| Preceded by Budapest Sports Arena Budapest |
IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Luis Puig Palace Valencia |
| Preceded by Stockholm |
Bandy World Championship Final Venue 1989 |
Succeeded by Oulunkylän tekojäärata Helsinki |
| Preceded by Khimik Stadium Kemerovo |
Bandy World Championship Final Venue 2008 |
Succeeded by ABB Arena Syd Västerås |
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