Steel Arena
Košice Region
Steel Arena, officially known as Steel aréna – Košický štadión Ladislava Trojáka, is a modern multifunctional indoor arena located in Košice, Slovakia. Opened on February 24, 2006, it serves as the home stadium for the ice hockey club HC Košice. The arena has a seating capacity of 8,343 and is named after its general sponsor, U. S. Steel Košice, and Ladislav Troják, a renowned Košice-born hockey player who was the first Slovak to win the World Championship with the Czechoslovakia national team. The arena is equipped with advanced facilities including 40 luxury boxes, multiple entrances, extensive lighting and sound systems, and accessibility features such as elevators for VIPs and disabled visitors. It has hosted numerous international sporting events including the IIHF World Championships in 2011 and 2019, the European Men's Handball Championship in 2022, and various world championships in bowling, wrestling, bodybuilding, and ball hockey. Located near the historic center of Košice, the arena is easily accessible and supported by ample parking spaces. Its multifunctionality and modern infrastructure make it a central sports and cultural venue in the region.
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Astuce: For visitors, the best time to experience Steel Arena is during major sporting events or concerts when the atmosphere is vibrant. It is advisable to purchase tickets in advance for popular events to secure seating. The arena offers parking facilities including a deck with 496 spaces and additional parking nearby at the OC Galeria shopping center. Accessibility features such as elevators for VIPs and disabled visitors ensure comfortable access. Checking the official website for event schedules and ticketing options is recommended before visiting.
Faits intéressants
- •Steel Arena is named after Ladislav Troják, the first Slovak to win a World Championship in ice hockey with the Czechoslovakia national team.
- •The arena has a seating capacity of 8,343 and includes 40 luxury boxes.
- •It hosted the IIHF World Championships twice, in 2011 and 2019.
- •The facility includes a training hall built specifically for the 2011 IIHF World Championship.
- •Steel Arena hosted the 2007 Nine-pin Bowling World Championships and the 2008 European Junior Wrestling Championships.
- •The arena’s lighting system includes 132 main lights and 48 effect lights, with a total power of 100 kW.
- •It has 10 buffets and elevators accessible for VIP and disabled visitors.
Histoire
The origins of the Steel Arena trace back to 1868 when the original winter stadium was opened as an open artificial ice surface.
In the 1963/1964 season, following the advancement of the Dukla Košice team, the ice surface was covered, enhancing the facility.
The last league match before a major reconstruction took place on March 29, 1996.
The current modern arena was inaugurated on February 24, 2006, named after U.
S.
Steel Košice and Ladislav Troják.
A training hall was later added to the complex to support the 2011 IIHF World Championship.
Over the decades, the arena has evolved into a state-of-the-art venue hosting a wide range of international sports events.
Guide du lieu
Main Ice Hockey Stadium2006
The central arena with seating for 8,343 spectators, featuring modern seating arrangements, luxury boxes, and a high-quality ice surface used for ice hockey games and large-scale events.
Training Hall2011
A dedicated training facility built as part of the arena complex to support the 2011 IIHF World Championship, used for practice sessions and smaller events.
Contact
Téléphone: 055/333 75 33