Veltins-Arena

Veltins-Arena is a covered football (soccer) stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It was used for one hockey game.

2010 Ice Hockey World Championship
The opening game of the 74th IIHF World Championship took place at Veltins-Arena on May 7, 2010. At this occasion the crowd of 77,803 set a new World Record for ice hockey attendance. Germany beat the United States 2-1 in overtime.