Ondrej Nepela Arena
| Zimný štadión Ondreja Nepelu | |
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| Former names | Orange Arena (2011) Samsung Aréna (2007–2010) T-Com Aréna (2006–2007) ST Aréna (2004–2006) |
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| Location | Odbojárov 9 Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Coordinates | 48°09′36″N 17°08′10″E / 48.16000°N 17.13611°ECoordinates: 48°09′36″N 17°08′10″E / 48.16000°N 17.13611°E |
| Owner | City of Bratislava |
| Capacity | 10,055 (Ice hockey) 10,200 (concert) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 28, 1939 |
| Opened | December 14, 1940 |
| Renovated | 1958, 1990–1992, 2009–2011 |
| Construction cost | $108 million ($137 million in 2021 dollars[1]) |
| Tenants | |
| HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) | |
The Ondrej Nepela Arena (Slovak: Zimný Štadión Ondreja Nepelu) (also known as Orange Arena during the 2011 IIHF Championship, or as Slovnaft Arena) is an indoor arena in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is primarily used for ice hockey and it was the home arena of the KHL's HC Slovan Bratislava.
History
It opened in 1940 and held 8,350 people until its full reconstruction started in 2009. The reconstructed arena opened in spring 2011 with one of the most advance game presentation, LED scoreboards and security systems ever built. It has increased capacity to 10,055 spectators. In the past Samsung arena was called ST Arena and T-Com Arena. Reconstruction costs 87 million €.[2]
In the arena are also next two ice areas in the training halls. In addition to the arena, a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel was built, which mainly serves for the accommodation of foreign athletes.
The arena is named in honour of Ondrej Nepela, Slovak figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the 1972 Winter Olympics figure skating winner.
Notable events
An overview of some sport events:
- 1958
- 1959
- 1966
- 1973
- 1981
- 1992
- 1995
- 1995 IIHF World Championship Group B
- 1996
- 1999
- 2001
- 2008
- 2011
- 2016
- 2017
- 2019
- 2019 IIHF World Championship
- 2019 WUKF Karate World Championship
- 2019 Women's European Volleyball Championship
- 2021
- 2022
An NHL pre-season game was held at the Samsung Arena between HC Slovan Bratislava and the Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2008. Tampa Bay won 3–2 in overtime. On October 2, 2011, the arena hosted another NHL pre-season game, this time between HC Slovan Bratislava and New York Rangers who beat the home team 4–1.[3]
Transport
Ondrej Nepela Arena is located in the third district of Bratislava, Slovakia. The arena can be approached by tram, trolleybus and bus.[4]
| Service | Stop | Line | Walking distance from Ondrej Nepela Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tram | Česká | 4 | 250 m |
| Bus | N53, X4 | ||
| Trolleybus | Zimný Štadión | 47, 60, 64 | 20 m |
| Bus | 39, 53, 61, 63, 66, 74, 78, 163, N74 |
Drivers can park directly under the Ondrej Nepela Arena. There are place for 365 cars. An additional 1,300 parking spaces offer the Central Shopping Center, which is approximately 400 m away from the arena. Next 994 parking spaces are under National Football Stadium, which is 300 m away.
Gallery
The arena in August 2007, before reconstruction
Interior during 2008 IIHF Inline hockey World Championship
The arena during reconstruction in July 2009
The arena after reconstruction in June 2011
Interior during 2016 European Figure Skating Championships
References
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ a.s., Petit Press. "Mikloš: Na štadión viac nedáme, len požičiame".
- ^ "Slovan Bratislava prehral s NY Rangers 1:4 - Webnoviny.sk". 2 October 2011.
- ^ imhd.sk. "Linky MHD a IDS (17. 10. 2016)". imhd.sk Bratislava.
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