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{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Oberhausen, Germany}}
{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Oberhausen, Germany}}
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The '''Rudolf Weber-Arena''' (originally the '''Arena Oberhausen''') is a multi-purpose [[arena]], located in [[Oberhausen]], [[Germany]]. Opening in September 1996, the arena is a part of leisure and shopping center, [[Westfield Centro|CentrO]]. The venue was built in {{ill|Neue Mitte Oberhausen|de}}, a former industrial plant.
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, [[Westfield Centro|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>


== Configuration ==
== 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.
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 ==
== Naming history ==
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*[[Anirudh Ravichander]]
*[[Drake (musician)|Drake]]
*[[A-ha]]
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*[[Chris Brown]]
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*[[Shawn Mendes]]
*[[Shawn Mendes]]
*[[Jeff Lynne's ELO]]
*[[Jeff Lynne's ELO]]
*[[Shahram Shabpareh]]
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Revision as of 16:11, 17 June 2024

Rudolf Weber-Arena
Map
Former namesCentrO Arena (planning/construction)
Arena Oberhausen (1996–2001)
König-Pilsener-Arena (2001-2021)
StandortOberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates51°29′24″N 6°52′19″E / 51.49000°N 6.87194°E / 51.49000; 6.87194
OwnerMichel industries
OperatorASM Global
Capacity12,650
Bauwesen
Broke ground17 July 1995 (1995-07-17)
Opened8 September 1996 (1996-09-08)
Construction cost€45 million
ArchitectEllerbe Becket
Project managerbaa projektmanagement
Structural engineerBingham Cotterell
Tenants
Revierlöwen Oberhausen (DEL) (1996–2002)
Website
www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de

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 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.[1][2]

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Umbenennung der "König-Pilsener-Arena" in "Rudolf Weber-Arena" Im Rahmen des Grössten Namensrechtsvertrags in der 25-Jährigen Arena-Geschichte". 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Arena Oberhausen renamed as Rudolf Weber-Arena in largest rebranding in its history". 7 December 2021.
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