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| Former names | Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre (1993–2000) Cardiff International Arena (2000–2011, 2022–2023) Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (2011–2021) |
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| Address | Mary Ann St CF10 2EQ |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°28′44″N 3°10′18″W / 51.478943°N 3.171737°W |
| Owner | Cardiff Council (Freehold) Live Nation UK (Leasehold) |
| Operator | Live Nation UK |
| Capacity | 5,000 (seating) 7,500 (standing) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1989–1993 |
| Opened | 9 September 1993 |
| Construction cost | £23 million |
| Website | |
| utilitaarenacardiff | |
Cardiff International Arena (formerly known as Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre and currently, for sponsorship reasons, as Utilita Arena Cardiff) is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, Wales, and was opened on 9 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey.[1] It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility and its former name was due to a sponsorship agreement from 2011 to 2022. The upstairs of the building is known as the World Trade Centre.[2]
The arena contains a number of function areas, the largest being the main arena which has hosted many national and international events, such as concerts, sports and comedy performances.
- ^ "Opening of the Cardiff International Arena 1993". 5 August 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "49 landmark moments since Cardiff Motorpoint Arena opened its doors". Wales Online. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2018.