Hallenstadion
| Hallenstadion | |
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| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Built | 1938–1939 |
| Opened | November 4, 1939 |
| Renovated | 2004–2005 |
| Owner | AG Hallenstadion Zurich |
| Construction cost | CHF 147 million EUR € 119 million |
| Architect | Bruno Giacometti Architekturbüro Karl Egender |
| Main Contractors | Nussli Group (renovation) |
| Tenants | ZSC Lions (1950–present) |
| Capacity | 11,200 |
Hallenstadion is a multi-purpose facility located in the quarter of Oerlikon in northern Zürich. It is home to the ZSC Lions of the National League A and has a capacity of up to 13,000 spectators. Designed by Bruno Giacometti, it opened on November 4, 1939, and was renovated in 2004/2005.
The Hallenstadion hosted the Ice Hockey World Championships in 1998, along with Basel, and is the home stadium of the ZSC Lions ice hockey team. It was also a co-host for the 1953 World Ice Hockey Championships.
On September 29, 2009, the Hallenstadion hosted the 2009 Victoria Cup. The game pit the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks against the Champions Hockey League title-holder, the Zurich Lions.
In April 2011, the 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship top division are being held at Hallenstadion ice rink hockey arena and at Deutweg rink (in Winterthur).
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