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HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)
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HSBC Arena is an indoor multi-purpose arena, located in the region of Barra da Tijuca
, in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
. The arena was completed in July 2007. It has a capacity of 15,000 for sports and 8,000-18,000 for concerts.
It hosted the basketball
and gymnastics
events at the 2007 Pan American Games
. In December 2007, it started being operated by GL Events, who also operates the nearby Riocentro Convention Center and the Riocentro Sports Complex
and started hosting many concerts from a variety of artists. It has hosted the telethon show, Criança Esperança, after 2008, replacing Ginásio Ibirapuera
as the host.
Starting on 29 March 2008, it was renamed HSBC
Arena, as part of a naming rights
agreement with the bank.
Queen + Paul Rodgers
concluded their Rock the Cosmos Tour
here on 29 November 2008. This performance marked the end of Paul Rodgers
' collaboration with Queen
lead guitarist Brian May
and drummer Roger Taylor
.
American pop singer
Demi Lovato
performed here for her South American Tour 2010 on May 27th, 2010.
American pop singer
Miley Cyrus
performed here for her Gypsy Heart Tour
on May 13, 2011, and it was Cyrus' first time in Brazil.
On March 27 2011, heavy metal band Iron Maiden
's performance was delayed due to lack of security, after a security barrier collapsed, most likely due to the venue overselling and exceeding its 18,000-ticket limit end stage house set-up. The performance was postponed to the next evening, when only 12,500 concertgoers were allowed due to safety concerns.
It will also host the basketball and gymnastics events of the 2016 Summer Olympics
and wheelchair basketball events of the 2016 Summer Paralympics
. The HSBC Arena name may possibly be masked during the Olympics since corporate sponsorship is not allowed in the names of Olympic venues.
It also played host to the UFC
's second event in Brazil in over 10 years, UFC 134
, which took place on August 27, 2011.
Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is a famous neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located southwest of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra, as it is popularly known, will have most of the venues of the 2016 Summer Olympics, which will be the first edition held in South America. Barra is well-known for its...
, in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The arena was completed in July 2007. It has a capacity of 15,000 for sports and 8,000-18,000 for concerts.
It hosted the basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
events at the 2007 Pan American Games
2007 Pan American Games
The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in...
. In December 2007, it started being operated by GL Events, who also operates the nearby Riocentro Convention Center and the Riocentro Sports Complex
Riocentro Sports Complex
Riocentro is an exhibition and convention center located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the largest exhibition center in Latin America and was built in 1977. In 1992, it hosted the United Nations Earth Summit. For the 2007 Pan American Games, it hosted a variety of events in several pavilions...
and started hosting many concerts from a variety of artists. It has hosted the telethon show, Criança Esperança, after 2008, replacing Ginásio Ibirapuera
Ginásio Ibirapuera
Ginásio G.J. de Almeida or Ginásio do Ibirapuera, officially named Ginásio Estadual Geraldo José de Almeida, is an indoor sporting arena located in São Paulo, Brazil. The seating capacity of the arena is 11,000 people and it was opened on 25 January 1957...
as the host.
Starting on 29 March 2008, it was renamed HSBC
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
Arena, as part of a naming rights
Naming rights
In the private sector, naming rights are a financial transaction whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, typically for a defined period of time. For properties like a multi-purpose arena, performing arts venue or an athletic field, the term ranges from three...
agreement with the bank.
Queen + Paul Rodgers
Queen + Paul Rodgers
Queen + Paul Rodgers was a supergroup collaboration between Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen and Paul Rodgers...
concluded their Rock the Cosmos Tour
Rock the Cosmos Tour
The Rock The Cosmos Tour was the second and last concert tour by Queen + Paul Rodgers, promoting their first and only studio album "The Cosmos Rocks". The opening date was recorded for a DVD release. which was released on 15 June 2009. The tour included one of the largest open air concerts in...
here on 29 November 2008. This performance marked the end of Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers
Paul Bernard Rodgers is an English rock singer-songwriter, best known for his success in the 1970s as a member of Free and Bad Company. After stints in two less successful bands in the 1980s and early 1990s, The Firm and The Law, he became a solo artist. He has recently toured and recorded with...
' collaboration with Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
lead guitarist Brian May
Brian May
Brian Harold May, CBE is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen...
and drummer Roger Taylor
Roger Meddows-Taylor
Roger Meddows Taylor , known as Roger Taylor, is a British musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the drummer, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of British rock band Queen. As a drummer he is known for his "big" unique sound and is considered one of...
.
American pop singer
Pop Singer
"Pop Singer" is the début single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies...
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
performed here for her South American Tour 2010 on May 27th, 2010.
American pop singer
Pop Singer
"Pop Singer" is the début single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies...
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
performed here for her Gypsy Heart Tour
Gypsy Heart Tour
The Gypsy Heart Tour was the third concert tour by American recording artist Miley Cyrus. Primarily visiting South America and Australia, the tour supported her third studio album, Can't Be Tamed....
on May 13, 2011, and it was Cyrus' first time in Brazil.
On March 27 2011, heavy metal band Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
's performance was delayed due to lack of security, after a security barrier collapsed, most likely due to the venue overselling and exceeding its 18,000-ticket limit end stage house set-up. The performance was postponed to the next evening, when only 12,500 concertgoers were allowed due to safety concerns.
It will also host the basketball and gymnastics events of the 2016 Summer Olympics
2016 Summer Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee...
and wheelchair basketball events of the 2016 Summer Paralympics
2016 Summer Paralympics
The 2016 Summer Paralympic Games will be the fifteenth Paralympics and will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016. The host city of the Games was announced at the 121st IOC Session held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 2, 2009.-Barra Cluster:* Olympic Aquatics Stadium - Swimming* Olympic...
. The HSBC Arena name may possibly be masked during the Olympics since corporate sponsorship is not allowed in the names of Olympic venues.
It also played host to the UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
's second event in Brazil in over 10 years, UFC 134
UFC 134
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
, which took place on August 27, 2011.