Claudelands Arena facts for kids
| Location | Hamilton, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°46′48″S 175°17′20″E / 37.78000°S 175.28889°E |
| Owner | H3, Hamilton City Council |
| Capacity | Concerts: 6,000 Netball: 4,000 Banquet seating: 1,400 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 18 June 2011 |
| Architect | Anthony Flannery (Chow:Hill) |
| Tenants | |
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (ANZ Championship) | |
Claudelands Arena is a big indoor sports and entertainment center in Hamilton, New Zealand. It's a place where you can watch exciting sports games and amazing concerts. The arena also has a large conference and exhibition center.
Building the arena started in 2007 and finished in 2011. It cost about $68.4 million New Zealand dollars to build.
The arena has a special C-shaped design inside. This design is the only one like it in New Zealand and Australia. The seats can move, making it perfect for many different events. It can host live music, international sports, big dinners, conferences, and exhibitions.
What Happens at Claudelands Arena?
Claudelands Arena is a busy place with lots of fun events. It's a popular spot for both sports and music.
Sports Events
The arena is one of the main homes for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic netball team. This team plays in the ANZ Championship, which is a big netball competition.
The New Zealand Breakers, a professional basketball team, have also played games here. They used the arena for their practice games in 2011 and 2012.
Concerts and Shows
Many famous artists have performed at Claudelands Arena. For example, the legendary singer Bob Dylan played two nearly sold-out shows here. These concerts happened on August 9 and 10, 2014, as part of his "Never Ending Tour."
The arena's special design makes it a great place to see live music. The moving seats mean it can be set up perfectly for any show.
