Helsinki Halli

Helsinki Halli
Helsingin areena, Helsingforsarenan
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Former namesHartwall Areena (1997–2014)
Hartwall Arena (2014–2022)
AddressAreenankuja 1, Helsinki
LocationHelsinki, Finland
Coordinates60°12′20.66″N 24°55′44.03″E / 60.2057389°N 24.9288972°E / 60.2057389; 24.9288972
OwnerTrevian Kasvu LP Ky (Reima Södervall, Heikki Viitikko)
Capacity14,000 (basketball)
13,349 (ice hockey)
7,500–15,000 (concerts)
3,000–5,000 (amphitheater)
SurfaceVersatile
Construction
Broke ground2 April 1996
Opened19 April 1997
Renovated2015
Closed2 March 2022
ReopenedSpring 2025
Construction cost300,000,000 mk
(69,000,000 in 2018 euros)
ArchitectSCI Architects
Project managerHarry Harkimo
Main contractorsSkanska
Tenants
Jokerit (1997–2022)

Helsinki Halli (formerly Hartwall Arena) is a large multi-functional indoor arena located in Helsinki, Finland. It was opened in April 1997. The arena is convertible for various events. The total seated capacity during ice hockey games is 13,349 (about 14,000 for basketball, for concerts up to 15,000) and as an amphitheatre, it is significantly reduced to between 3,000 and 5,000.

The formerly[1] Russian-owned arena has been unused since March 2022 due to EU sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The main sponsor, Hartwall, also ended its sponsorship and the arena's name was changed.[2] In February 2025, the sale of the facility to new owners was concluded, with the arena scheduled to re-open in April or May.[3]

  1. ^ Lempinen, Marko (12 November 2024). "Nyt se on vihdoin totta: Entinen Hartwall-areena on myyty – tässä ovat ostajat". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ^ Palkoaho, Milla (25 August 2022). "Julkisuutta kaihtava sijoittaja haluaa palauttaa Jokerit "Hartwall-areenalle" – Paavo Arhinmäki selittää vaikeaa haastetta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Entinen Hartwall-areena on myyty". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 17 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.

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