Nitra Arena is an

arena An arena is a large enclosed venue, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, Music, musical performances or Sport, sporting events. It comprises a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for specta ...

Nitra, Slovakia Nitra (; also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. It is located 95 km east of Bratislava. With a population of about 78,353, it is the fi ...

. It is primarily used for

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and is the home arena of

HK Nitra Hokejový Klub Nitra is a professional ice hockey club based in Nitra, Slovakia. The club has been a member of the Tipsport Liga (hockey), Slovak Extraliga since the 2003–04 Slovak Extraliga, 2003–04 season and winner of Slovak Extraliga in th ...

. It has a capacity of 4,800 people and was built in 1966.

Notable events

An overview of some sport events: ;1987 * 1987 IIHF World Under-20 Championship ;2018 WBHF World Junior Ball Hockey Championships (u14, u16, u18, u20 men & u20 women) Ice hockey venues in Slovakia Buildings and structures in Nitra 1966 establishments in Slovakia Sport in Nitra Sports venues completed in 1966 {{Slovakia-sports-venue-stub