Sheffield FlyDSA Arena
FlyDSA Arena, formerly known as Sheffield Arena (named between 1991 and 2002; 2007 and 2010; 2015 and 2017), Hallam FM Arena (2002 and 2007) and Motorpoint Arena (2010-2015) is an indoor multi-purpose arena, located in Sheffield, England. More specifically, it is located near the Sheffield and the Rotherham city centres. It is home to the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey club. During the COVID pandemic, it's used as a location for the drive-through phlebotomy service. It has a capacity of 13,500. The arena is owned by Sheffield City Trust, an independent charity, and managed under contract by the US media company Live Nation UK. In 2013, it was ranked 18th most popular arena in the world and in 2019, Pollstar ranked the arena at 65th worldwide and 7th in the UK as part of their 'Top 200 Arena Venues' with 311,125 tickets sold.
The arena was opened by Queen Elizabeth II with the first concert being held by Paul Simon. The arena then took on the role of Gymnastics Hall for the 1991 World Student Games which were held in the city and which prompted the investment in, and development of, both the arena and nearby Don Valley Stadium. The arena underwent a major renovation installing a new roof, doors, seats, lighting, catering and toilet facilities in July 2013.
Apart from concerts, it also hosts and serves as a regular venue for comedy shows by comedians such as Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard and Peter Kay. Disney On Ice, a theatrical ice show, holds the record for the most performances & customers of any touring show to perform at the venue. As of 2013 there has been 260 performances seen by 1.3 million customers.
Musical artists who have performed at the arena include David Bowie, Iron Maiden, Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Roxette, Green Day, Ariana Grande and more.
Sheffield Arena — changed to Hallam FM Arena between 2002-2007 — is a 13,500 seat arena in Sheffield that hosts concerts and sport events. It was opened in 1991 by Queen Elizabeth, and built at a cost of £34,000,000. The largest accommodated crowd numbered 38,000.
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Venue address
FlyDSA Arena
Broughton Lane
Sheffield S9 2DF
United KingdomFlyDSA Arena
Tel: 0114 256 5656