Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń
Arena Toruń in 2014 | |
Interactive map of Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń | |
| Former names | Arena Toruń (2014–2025; still in informal use) |
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| Address | ul. gen. Józefa Bema 73-89, 87-100 Toruń |
| Location | Toruń, Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°01′04″N 18°35′18″E / 53.0177°N 18.5883°E |
| Owner | gmina Toruń |
| Capacity | 6,248 (permanent seats; main arena) Total: 9,250 (with standing; main arena) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2011–2014 |
| Opened | 10 August 2014 |
| Construction cost | 158 million zł (€40 million) |
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| Tenants | |
| Twarde Pierniki Toruń (men's basketball) Katarzynki Toruń (women's basketball) Budowlani Toruń (women's volleyball) | |
| Website | |
| https://arenatorun.pl/ | |
Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Toruń, Poland, opened in 2014. The main arena has 6,248 permanent seats and a capacity of up to 9,250, with standing places, for concerts. It is home to Twarde Pierniki Toruń of the Polish Basketball League.
History
In 2010, the general project of the arena was presented by a consortium of Dedeco and MD Polska. Construction commenced in 2011. It is located in Chełmińskie Przedmieście, in the western part of the city. The total cost of the venue reached 158 million złoty (approx. €40 million). The building's dimensions are: 162.25 meters in length, 97.10 meters in width and 20 meters in height.[1]
Arena Toruń was opened on 10 August 2014.[2] It consists of two venues: a main arena and a side arena.
Since 1 July 2025, the hall is officially named Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń following an agreement between the Kuyavian–Pomeranian Voivodeship and the municipality of Toruń.[3]
Events
The main arena has hosted the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2024 European Masters Indoor Athletics Championships.[4] Since 2015, it is the permanent host of the Copernicus Cup, a World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting. It is also scheduled to host the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships.[5]
Gallery
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Under construction
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North view of the venue
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Night view
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Interior
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A horticultural exhibition in 2018
See also
References
- ^ "Hala sportowo-widowiskowa" [Sports and entertainment hall]. Toruń (in Polish). Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ Andrzejewska, Adriana (26 July 2014). "Nowa hala widowiskowo-sportowa w Toruniu otwarta dla zwiedzających" [The new sports and entertainment hall in Toruń is open to visitors]. Radiopik.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "KOMUNIKAT W związku z podpisanym porozumieniem pomiędzy Województwem Kujawsko – Pomorskim a Gminą Miasta Toruń informujemy, iż nadana została z dniem 1 lipca 2025 r. hali Arena Toruń nazwa Kujawsko – Pomorska Arena Toruń" [ANNOUNCEMENT In connection with the signed agreement between the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Municipality of the City of Toruń, we would like to inform you that as of 1 July 2025, the Arena Toruń hall will be named Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń.]. Arena Toruń (in Polish). 1 July 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "14. European Masters Athletics Championships Indoor 2024. 17-23.03.2024 Informator techniczny" [The 14th European Masters Indoor Athletics Championships 2024. 17-23.03.2024 Technical informator] (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Więcławski, Tomasz (23 March 2023). "Mamy to! Lekkoatletyczne Halowe Mistrzostwa Świata 2026 odbędą się w Toruniu" [We got it! The 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships will be held in Toruń.] (in Polish). Polish Press Agency. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
External links
Media related to Sports and entertainment arena in Toruń at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Polish)