Rudolf Weber-Arena

{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Oberhausen, Germany}}

{{Expand German|topic=struct|König-Pilsener-Arena|date=April 2014}}

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| former names = CentrO Arena (planning/construction)
Arena Oberhausen (1996–2001)
König-Pilsener-Arena (2001-2021)

| location = Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia

| coordinates = {{coord|51|29|24|N|6|52|19|E|display=inline,title|region:DE-NW_type:landmark_source:dewiki}}

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| opened = {{Start date|1996|09|08|df=yes}}

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| owner = Michel industries

| operator = ASM Global

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| cost = 45 million

| architect = Ellerbe Becket

| project_manager = baa projektmanagement

| structural engineer = Bingham Cotterell

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| capacity = 12,650

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| tenants = Revierlöwen Oberhausen (DEL) (1996–2002)

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| website = {{URL|http://www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de}}

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The Rudolf Weber-Arena (originally the Arena Oberhausen) is a multipurpose arena, located in Oberhausen, Germany. Opening in September 1996, the arena is a part of the leisure and shopping center, CentrO. The venue was built in {{ill|Neue Mitte Oberhausen|de}}, a former industrial plant.

In November 2001, König Brauerei, a brewery in Duisburg, purchased naming rights to the arena which took effect from January 2002. In December 2021, the arena's naming rights were purchased by Essen-based cleaning company Rudolf Weber GmbH.{{Cite web|url=https://www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de/asm-global-hat-die-ernennung-von-mirco-markfort-zum-general-manager-fuer-die-koenig-pilsener-arena-in-oberhausen-bekannt-gegeben-2/|title=Umbenennung der "König-Pilsener-Arena" in "Rudolf Weber-Arena" Im Rahmen des Grössten Namensrechtsvertrags in der 25-Jährigen Arena-Geschichte|date=2 December 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.stadia-magazine.com/news/naming-rights/arena-oberhausen-renamed-as-rudolf-weber-arena-in-largest-rebranding-in-its-history.html|title = Arena Oberhausen renamed as Rudolf Weber-Arena in largest rebranding in its history|date = 7 December 2021}}

Configuration

The maximum capacity of the arena is 12,650, where the seating is arranged on two levels. It is also possible to have a center stage configuration, 12,000 people can attend such events. There are also two possible theatre configurations with 3,000 and 5,200 capacity, respectively.

Naming history

  • Arena Oberhausen (12 September 1996—31 December 2001)
  • König-Pilsener-Arena (1 January 2002—31 December 2021)
  • Rudolf Weber-Arena (1 January 2022—present)

Events

The arena hosts a wide variety of events, with more than 800,000 people attending about a hundred events. The arena also hosts a variety of shows, e.g. Stomp or Riverdance. The König Pilsener Arena played host to UFC 122 on 13 November 2010.

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See also

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