PreZero Rheinlandhalle is an
arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
in
Duisburg
Duisburg () is a city in the Ruhr metropolitan area of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Lying on the confluence of the Rhine and the Ruhr rivers in the center of the Rhine-Ruhr Region, Duisburg is the 5th largest city in No ...
,
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ...
which was named by
PreZero, part of the family-owned multinational retail group
Schwarz Gruppe
The Schwarz Group is a family-owned multinational retail group that operates grocery shops under the Lidl and Kaufland brands. It is the largest European retailer and the fourth-largest retailer in the world by revenue. The Schwarz Group store ...
. It is primarily used for
ice hockey
Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an ice skating rink with lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a family of sports called hockey. In ice hockey, two opposing teams use ice h ...
and is the home arena of
Füchse Duisburg
The ''Füchse Duisburg'' are a German ice hockey
Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an ice skating rink with lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a family of sports called h ...
(English: Duisburg Foxes). It opened in 1970 and holds 4,800 people.
Previous names
* Eissporthalle Duisburg (1971–)
* SCANIA-Arena (–2017)
* Kenston-Arena (2017–2019)
* Jomizu-Arena (2019–2021)
The Arena was renamed to ''KENSTON ARENA'' by the beginning of the Hockey Season 2017/18.
References
External links
Official website
Indoor arenas in Germany
Indoor ice hockey venues in Germany
Buildings and structures in Duisburg
Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia
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