CEZ Aréna
Encyclopedia
The ČEZ Aréna is an indoor arena used mainly for ice hockey
matches, in Ostrava-Jih, Ostrava
, Czech Republic
. It opened in 1986 and underwent a €
23.3 million reconstruction in 2003–2004. The capacity of the arena is 9,568, plus 18 skyboxes
. The rink can be converted into seating for concerts, increasing the capacity to 12,000.
It is the home of ice hockey
club HC Vítkovice
, and one of the two arenas used for the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
(the other being the Sazka Arena
in Prague
).
In 1986 the arena hosted matches at the 1986 FIVB Women's World Championship
.
It also hosted matches for the 2005 UEFA Futsal Championship
.
In December 2008, the arena hosted the group stage matches of the 2008 Men's World Floorball Championships
.
In 2010, the arena hosted the Table Tennis European Championships
and the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women
.
In May 2011, Ostrava's Deputy Mayor for Investment, Jiří Srba, announced a plan to invest 10 million CZK in the stadium in the same year.
In spring 2015 ČEZ Aréna is a candidate to co-host the 2015 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
with Prague's O2 Arena.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
matches, in Ostrava-Jih, Ostrava
Ostrava
Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague. Located close to the Polish border, it is also the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region and of the Municipality with Extended Competence. Ostrava was candidate for the...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It opened in 1986 and underwent a €
Euro
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23.3 million reconstruction in 2003–2004. The capacity of the arena is 9,568, plus 18 skyboxes
Luxury box
A Luxury box is a special seating section located within stadiums, arenas and other sporting and entertainment venues. They are typically located in the midsection of a stadium grandstand, usually providing the best views of the event...
. The rink can be converted into seating for concerts, increasing the capacity to 12,000.
It is the home of ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
club HC Vítkovice
HC Vítkovice
HC Vítkovice Steel is an ice hockey club based in Ostrava in the Czech Republic, competing in the Czech Extraliga. It plays in the newly reconstructed ČEZ Aréna ....
, and one of the two arenas used for the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
The 2004 Men's Ice Hockey Championships were held April 24-May 9, 2004, in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic. Games for this Ice Hockey World Championships tournament were played at Sazka Arena and ČEZ Aréna...
(the other being the Sazka Arena
Sazka Arena
O2 Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Prague, Czech Republic.It was built in time for the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships....
in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
).
In 1986 the arena hosted matches at the 1986 FIVB Women's World Championship
1986 FIVB Women's World Championship
The 1986 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship was the tenth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia from September 2 to September 13, 1986.-Teams:Group AGroup BGroup C...
.
It also hosted matches for the 2005 UEFA Futsal Championship
2005 UEFA Futsal Championship
The 2005 UEFA Futsal Championship was the 5th official edition of the UEFA-governed European Championship for national futsal teams. It was held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, between 14 February and 20 February 2005. Recent world champions Spain regained their European title with victory over rivals...
.
In December 2008, the arena hosted the group stage matches of the 2008 Men's World Floorball Championships
2008 Men's World Floorball Championships
The 2008 Men's World Floorball Championships were the seventh world championships in men's floorball. The tournament was held from December 6th to December 14th, 2008. The tournament took place in the cities of Prague and Ostrava...
.
In 2010, the arena hosted the Table Tennis European Championships
Table Tennis European Championships
The European Table Tennis Championships were first held in 1958. Between 1958 and 2002, the European Championships were held every two years in the even years. From 2003 they were held in odd years. Since 2008 the tournament has been held annually...
and the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women
2010 FIBA World Championship for Women
The 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women, the 16th edition of FIBA's premier tournament for women's national basketball teams, was held from September 23 to October 3, 2010 in the Czech Republic. Three cities, Ostrava, Brno and Karlovy Vary, hosted games...
.
In May 2011, Ostrava's Deputy Mayor for Investment, Jiří Srba, announced a plan to invest 10 million CZK in the stadium in the same year.
In spring 2015 ČEZ Aréna is a candidate to co-host the 2015 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
2015 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
2015 IIHF World Championship will be hosted by the Czech Republic in cities Prague and Ostrava.On May 21, 2010 the Czech bid was successful and got 84 votes in the race for hosting the 2015 IIHF World Championship...
with Prague's O2 Arena.