Hallenstadion
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| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
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| Capacity |
11,200 (Hockey) 13,000 (Concert) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 4, 1939 |
| Renovated | 2004/2005 |
| Construction cost |
CHF 147 million EUR € 119 million |
| Architect | Architekturbüro Karl Egender – Renovation by Nussli Group |
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Zürich Open (Tennis) (1984-2008) ZSC Lions (1950–present) | |
Hallenstadion is a multi-purpose facility located in the quarter of Oerlikon in northern Zürich. It is home to the ZSC Lions of the National League A and has a capacity of up to 13,000 spectators. Designed by Bruno Giacometti, it opened on November 4, 1939, and was renovated in 2004/2005.
Uses
Sporting events
Bicycle race events were held in the Hallenstadion in its first year of service, 1939, and most years since then. The classic Zürcher 6-Tagerennen (Zürich 6-day race) began there in 1954, running on its characteristic oval of wooden boards, until the arena closed temporarily for renovation in 2004. The event is run there again now, in a more modern atmosphere.[1]
The Hallenstadion hosted the Ice Hockey World Championships in 1998, along with Basel, and is the home stadium of the ZSC Lions ice hockey team. In February 2006, it hosted semi-finals and the final of the 2006 European Men's Handball Championship.[2][3]
It had been the home of the annual Zürich Open, a WTA Tour tennis tournament that was discontinued after 25 years in 2008. On the 21 December 2010, tennis will return to the arena with an exhibition featuring Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal, for the benefit of Federer's foundation.[4]
On September 29, 2009, the Hallenstadion hosted the 2009 Victoria Cup. The game pit the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks against the Champions Hockey League title-holder, the Zurich Lions.
In April 2011, the 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship top division are being held at Hallenstadion ice rink hockey arena and at Deutweg rink (in Winterthur).
Concerts
Hallenstadion has hosted various concerts by artists of different genres.
U2 performed at the stadium four times: the first one was on February 8, 1985 during their Unforgettable Fire Tour, in front of a crowd of 10,000 people. The second one was on May 27, 1992 during their Zoo TV Tour, in front of a crowd of a crowd of 10,000 people. The third and the fourth were on July 23 and 24, 2001 during their Elevation Tour, in front of a total sold out crowd of 26,000 people.[5]
Kiss performed here two time : during the Monster World Tour in 2013, and the second one was when they celebrated their 40 years of career with the The KISS 40th Anniversary World Tour in 2015.
Auditorium
Among many others, in August 2005 the 14th Dalai Lama gave several teachings and initiations as well as a public talk on "The Art of Happiness" open for everyone within 10 days.
The 61st FIFA Congress was held at the Hallenstadion on 31 May and 1 June 2011,[6] and the 65th FIFA Congress was held there on 28 May and 29 May 2015.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Geschichte" [History]. Sechstagerennen Hallenstadion Zürich (in German). Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- ↑ "Zürich Hallenstadion". euro06.com. Retrieved 26 January 2006.
- ↑ "2006 Men's European Handball Championship". Oceania Handball Federation. February 5, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- ↑ https://www.credit-suisse.com/global/rogerfederer/
- ↑ http://www.u2gigs.com/Hallenstadion-l225.html
- ↑ "Congress: working to protect the game". FIFA. 5 May 2011.
- ↑ "Agenda of the 65th FIFA Congress" (PDF). FIFA. 5 May 2011.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hallenstadion. |
- Official web site in German
| Preceded by Tivoli Hall Ljubljana |
European Men's Handball Championship Final Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Håkons Hall Lillehammer |
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Coordinates: 47°24′41″N 8°33′06″E / 47.41139°N 8.55167°E