The Allianz Cloud Arena, formerly known as PalaLido, is a multi-purpose

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that is located in the

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city of

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, capital of

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. The arena's primary use is to host

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and

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games, but it can also be used to host

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, and

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. The arena currently has a seating capacity of 5,420 for sports events. It will host ice sledge hockey in the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

History

PalaLido originally opened in 1961. On June 17, 1980,

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performed at the arena during their

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tour. The show was originally planned to happen at the

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, but due to rain, it was moved to the Palalido. The arena was once used as the home arena of the top-tier level

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basketball club

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. In 2005, the arena's seating capacity was increased from 3,500 to 3,800. In 2011, a rebuild of the arena began. Finally, in 2019, the arena was reopened, with a new seating capacity of 5,420. Currently, the arena is the home arena of

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which plays in the highest level of

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. Since 2019 this facility has been hosting the tennis tournament

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Wrestling and Combat Sports

On October 3, 2020, it was the venue for Bellator Milan 3.

References

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History

Wrestling and Combat Sports

See also

References