Arena ITSON is a 3,500-seat indoor

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 ...

located in

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. It was built in 2009 by the

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, for whom it was named and which also owns the Potros ITSON

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team, which serves as the arena's anchor tenant. The arena seats 3,500 for basketball, including eight

luxury suites The luxury box (or skybox) and club seating constitute the most expensive class of seating in arenas and stadiums, and generate much higher revenues than regular seating. Club ticketholders often receive exclusive access to an indoor part of th ...

holding eight fans each and 32 boxes, including 28 holding 12 fans each and additional four holding 15 fans each. A sports bar overlooks the arena floor and provides a unique seating area with 200 seats providing a view of the action. The arena is also used for

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ceremonies and other special events. Artists that have played there include

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, Camila,

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and

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