SSE Arena | |
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The Odyssey Arena seen from the M2/M3 | |
Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Broke ground | 1999 |
Opened | 2001 |
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Tenants | |
Capacity | Concerts: 14,000 (standing), 10,000 (all-seating) Ice Hockey: 9,957 Wrestling: 11,320 Half Hall concerts: 5,640 In the round concerts: 15,000 |
The SSE Arena formerly the Odyssey Arena from 2000 to 2015. Northern Ireland's biggest indoor arena, with a capacity of 11,000+ for concerts,[1] hosts concerts and sporting events such as Belfast Giants games. On 25 June 2015, it was announced the Arena would undergo a £3 million refurbishment and become the SSE Arena on 4 September 2015. The naming rights will last for 10 years.[2]
References[]
- ↑ The SSE Arena, Belfast home of the Belfast Giants. Theodyssey.co.uk. Retrieved on 2015-10-03.
- ↑ Cromie, Claire (2015-06-25). Belfast's Odyssey to be renamed the SSE Arena in naming rights agreement. BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved on 2015-10-03.