SM Mall of Asia Arena

SM Mall of Asia Arena
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LocationMOA Complex, Jose W. Diokno Boulevard cor. Coral Way and Marina Way, Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Coordinates14°31′55″N 120°59′1″E / 14.53194°N 120.98361°E / 14.53194; 120.98361
Public transitBus rapid transit  E  SM Mall of Asia
Bus interchange SM Mall of Asia
Ferry transport Esplanade Seaside Terminal
SM Mall of Asia Transport Terminal
OwnerSM Lifestyle Entertainment
OperatorSM Tickets
TypeIndoor arena
Executive suites41[3]
Capacity15,000
Record attendance23,616 (2015–16 PBA Philippine Cup Finals, February 3, 2016)[4]
ScoreboardDaktronics Galaxy 4-side JumboTron with Daktronics All-Sport 5000 Series
Construction
Broke ground2010
OpenedMay 21, 2012 (2012-05-21)
Construction cost₱3.6 billion
ArchitectArquitectonica
Project managerJose Siao Ling & Associates[1]
General contractorMonolith Construction and Development Corp[2]
Tenants
PBA (2012–2023)
UAAP (2012–present)
NCAA (2012-present)
PVL (2014–present)
Philippine Mavericks (2014–2015)
SM NBTC (2015–present)
Website
http://mallofasia-arena.com

The SM Mall of Asia Arena, also known as the Mall of Asia Arena or the MoA Arena, is an indoor arena within the SM Mall of Asia complex, in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. It has a seating capacity of 15,000 for sporting events, and a full house capacity of 20,000.[5] The Arena officially opened on May 21, 2012. It has retractable seats and a 2,000-capacity car park building. The Arena has a total area of 64,000 m2 (690,000 sq ft).[6]

The SM Mall of Asia Arena is the alternate venue of the Premier Volleyball League when the Philsports Arena in Pasig City is unavailable.[7][8] The arena is also one of the main venues for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.[9][10]

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