Rudolf Weber-Arena
{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Oberhausen, Germany}}
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| image = Neue Mitte Oberhausen - König-Pilsener-Arena.jpg
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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}}
| broke_ground = {{Start date|1995|07|17|df=yes}}
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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.
=Performers=
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- Anirudh Ravichander
- Drake
- A-ha
- Chris Brown
- Iron Maiden
- Kiss
- Alice Cooper
- Rush
- Judas Priest
- Manowar
- Amon Amarth
- Arch Enemy
- Sting
- Page and Plant
- Ronan Keating
- Rod Stewart
- Natalie Cole
- Status Quo
- Whitesnake
- Def Leppard
- Oasis
- Dionne Warwick
- Toni Braxton
- Cliff Richard
- Mark Knopfler
- R.E.M.
- Kylie Minogue
- Alanis Morissette
- Black Sabbath
- Ozzy Osbourne
- The Cure
- André Rieu
- Limp Bizkit
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- The Black Eyed Peas
- Bryan Adams
- Gloria Estefan
- Toto
- Placido Domingo
- No Doubt
- Prince & The New Power Generation
- Roger Waters
- David Gilmour
- Neil Young
- Dream Theater
- Fleetwood Mac
- The Corrs
- Puff Daddy
- Radiohead
- Meat Loaf
- Santana
- Volbeat
- Helene Fischer
- Paul McCartney
- Peter Gabriel
- Backstreet Boys
- Westlife
- 50 Cent
- Britney Spears
- Usher
- Anastacia
- Placebo
- Journey
- Within Temptation
- Elton John
- Bob Dylan
- Coldplay
- Foo Fighters
- The BossHoss
- The Who
- Leonard Cohen
- AC/DC
- Taylor Swift
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Tori Amos
- Lionel Richie
- Pink
- Shakira
- Deep Purple
- Scorpions
- Queensrÿche
- Nickelback
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Lenny Kravitz
- Depeche Mode
- Metallica
- Machine Head (band)
- Lady Gaga
- Public Enemy
- Kanye West
- Justin Bieber
- New Kids on the Block
- Bruno Mars
- Rihanna
- Joe Cocker
- Chris de Burgh
- Supertramp
- Simply Red
- Take That
- Die Fantastischen Vier
- Christina Aguilera
- Donots
- Tokio Hotel
- The Prodigy
- Roxette
- Alicia Keys
- Ellie Goulding
- Neil Diamond
- Al Bano and Romina Power
- Beyoncé
- Whitney Houston
- Sade
- Chris Rea
- Jennifer Lopez
- George Michael
- Zucchero
- Eros Ramazzotti
- Tool
- Eric Clapton
- One Direction
- Joe Cocker
- Harry Belafonte
- OneRepublic
- Sunrise Avenue
- Die Ärzte
- Nicki Minaj during her third tour, The Pinkprint Tour
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- Maroon 5
- Runrig
- Linkin Park
- Die Toten Hosen
- Imagine Dragons
- Soy Luna Live
- Nightwish
- Sabaton (band)
- Powerwolf
- Harry Styles
- Shawn Mendes
- Jeff Lynne's ELO
- Shahram Shabpareh
- Electric Callboy hosting their Escalation Fest twice (2022 & 2023)
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See also
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232422/http://www.dla-design.co.uk/sports/oberhausen-arena.html Profile on DLA Designs]
- [http://www.smg-europe.com/venues/9/k-nig-pilsener-arena/ Profile on SMG Europe]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072955/http://www.baa-net.de/en/ref/referenzen_spv.php?refid=1261 Profile on baa projektmanagement GmbH]
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Category:Indoor arenas in Germany
Category:Buildings and structures in Oberhausen
Category:Ice hockey venues in Germany
Category:Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia
Category:Tourist attractions in Oberhausen
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