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Hallenstadion

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Hallenstadion is a multi-purpose arena especially known for concerts, alongside major sporting events, at Wallisellenstrasse 45 in Zürich’s northern Oerlikon quarter.

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Why go

  • Discover an arena whose concert history began with Louis Armstrong in 1955 and includes Paul McCartney, AC/DC and Bruno Mars.
  • See the arena where Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played a charity exhibition in 2010.
  • See the exterior largely preserved during the 2004–05 renovation.

The hall

Capacity
11,200 spectators

Interesting facts3

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  1. 250 metres

    The original cycling oval measured 250 metres and used wood from Cameroon.

    Hallenstadion - Wikipedia

  2. A flexible second floor kept the hall adaptable after the ice rink was installed.

    Hallenstadion - Wikipedia

  3. Hallenstadion has also hosted the WTA Tour Championships.

    Hallenstadion - Wikipedia

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History

Hallenstadion was built as an indoor cycling track after repeated bad-weather cancellations at Oerlikon’s open track. A site was reserved near the open track and Wallisellenstrasse, beside the Oerlikon–Winterthur railway embankment. Its planned opening during Landi ’39 was delayed.

  1. 1934Oerlikon’s incorporation into Zürich helped the arena project gain momentum.
  2. 1939Designed by Bruno Giacometti, Hallenstadion opened on 4 November. Bicycle races took place there in its first year.
  3. 1950–2022Hallenstadion was home to the ZSC Lions for nearly 72 years; their final home game here was on 29 April 2022.
  4. 1953Hallenstadion hosted the ice hockey world championship.
  5. 1954The Zürich 6-day race began at Hallenstadion on an oval track made of wooden boards.
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  1. 1986Hallenstadion hosted the men’s handball world championship.
  2. 1992–2003The venue staged the Energy techno party.
  3. 2004–05The renovation replaced the old interior with a new stadium, removed the permanent cycling track and added a Conference Center in the former entrance forecourt. A temporary 200-metre cycling track was installed later for races.
  4. 2005Regular operation resumed on 5 August with a conference by the 14th Dalai Lama. That month, his programme of teachings, initiations and a public talk lasted ten days.
  5. 2006The venue hosted the European Men’s Handball Championship semi-finals and final.
  6. 2006–07Hallenstadion hosted the women’s European Champions League Final Four.
  7. 2008The Zürich Open tennis tournament ended its run at Hallenstadion.
  8. 2009The venue hosted the Victoria Cup game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Zurich Lions.
  9. 2011Hallenstadion hosted top-division Women’s World Championship matches alongside Deutweg Arena, and hosted the 61st FIFA Congress.
  10. 2014–The venue has hosted the Swiss Music Awards ceremony.
  11. 2015Hallenstadion hosted the 65th FIFA Congress.
  12. 2016The FIFA Extraordinary Congress took place at Hallenstadion.
  13. 2024Monster Jam debuted at the venue.

Facilities

  • Cloakroom A staffed cloakroom operates at every event.
  • Self-service lockers On the first floor.
  • Toilets with changing tables Two are in the foyer.
  • Wireless hotspot
  • Lost property office At the porter’s lodge behind the east main entrances, on the Messe Zürich side.
  • Designated smoking areas Smoking is allowed only in designated indoor and outdoor smoking areas.
  • Private boxes Some boxes can be rented temporarily for an event.

How to get there

  • TramFrom Zürich-Flughafen, tram 10 or 51 goes to Sternen Oerlikon; tram 50 serves Messe/Hallenstadion.
  • BusFrom Bahnhof Oerlikon, bus 61 or 62 serves Messe/Hallenstadion.

Accessibility

  • Step-free access The Conference Center provides step-free access to the arena.

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Where
Wallisellenstrasse 45, 8050, Zürich

Questions and answers

Can children attend without an adult?

Some events set a minimum age for children attending without an adult.

Is photography allowed?

Photography and filming are generally prohibited. Pocket cameras may be allowed at some events.

How far is Hallenstadion from the airport?

It is about 10 km from Zürich Airport.

What happened to the permanent ice rink?

Following the hockey team’s departure, it is being replaced by a raised concrete floor. Temporary ice is used for figure-skating events.

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