Sheffield Arena

Sheffield Arena
Exterior view of venue (June 2022)
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Former namesSheffield Arena (1991–2002, 2007–10, 2015–17, 2021)
Hallam FM Arena (2002–07)
Motorpoint Arena (2010–15)
FlyDSA Arena (2017–21)
AddressBroughton Lane,
Sheffield,
S9 2DF,
England
Coordinates53°24′0″N 1°25′8″W / 53.40000°N 1.41889°W / 53.40000; -1.41889
Public transitTram interchange Arena / Olympic Legacy Park
OwnerSheffield City Trust
OperatorSheffield International Venues
Live Nation UK
CapacityConcert: 13,600
Ice hockey: 9,300[5]
Steel Hall: 4,500[6]
Construction
Broke ground1989
BuiltNovember 1990 (roof structure)[1]
Opened30 May 1991
Renovated2013
Construction cost£34 million
ArchitectHOK Sport, Lister Drew Haines Barrow[2]
Project managerRoger Colebourn[3]
Structural engineerCleveland Bridge & Engineering Company[4]
Services engineerOscar Faber & Partners
Main contractorsRM Douglas
Tenants
Sheffield Steelers (EIHL) (1991–present)
Sheffield Sharks (BBL) (1994–2004)
1991 World Student Games
Website
Venue Website

Sheffield Arena, known for sponsorship purposes as Utilita Arena Sheffield, is a multi-purpose arena located in Sheffield, England. It is situated near Meadowhall and lies between Sheffield city centre and Rotherham town centre.

Opened in 1991, it is used for concerts and sporting events, and is also home to the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey club. Attendance for all events at the venue has totalled around 14 million since its opening. It has a maximum capacity of 13,600.[7]

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  2. ^ Winch, Graham M. (20 November 2012). Managing Construction Projects. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781444314694. Retrieved 30 April 2019 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "25May90 UK: MARGO COLE REPORTS ON DOUGLAS' INDOOR EVENTS ARENA PROJECT IN SHEFFIELD. (1 OF 2)". 24 May 1990. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Sheffield Events Arena". Cleveland Bridge UK. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Boxing Day Vs. Nottingham Panthers – SOLD OUT". Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  6. ^ "The Steel Hall | FlyDSA Arena Sheffield". flydsaarena.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Technical Specifications". flydsaarena.co.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2019.