Hallenstadion



The Hallenstadion is a multifunctional arena, musical and music hall, auditorium and site of expositions in the Swiss city of Zurich.

Designed by Bruno Giacometti, it opened on July 18, 1939, and was renovated in 2005. The arena is located in the quarter of Oerlikon in northern Zurich and has a capacity of up to 13,000 spectators in boxing.

The Hallenstadion hosted the 1998 World Championship, along with Basel, and is the home stadium of the Swiss ice hockey team ZSC Lions.

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.