| Metro Radio Arena | |
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| Location | Metro Radio Arena Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA England |
| Opened | November 1995 |
| Owner | SMG Europe |
| Operator | SMG Europe |
| Former names | Telewest Arena |
| Tenants | Newcastle Eagles (Basketball) Newcastle Vipers (Ice hockey) |
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The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is a 11,000 (including standing) seated sports and entertainment venue based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
History[]
Former member of the 1960s band, The Animals, Chas Chandler and his business partner Nigel Stanger conceived and helped build the arena. It opened in November 1995 with a star-studded basketball game, and the first concert was performed by David Bowie on 7 December 1995.
Sponsorship[]
It is currently sponsored by the local commercial radio station Metro Radio. It was formerly sponsored by Telewest, and named the Telewest Arena until January 2004.
Sporting events[]
The Arena is currently home to the Newcastle Eagles basketball team and the Newcastle Vipers ice hockey team.