Conch Arena (, ''Ulam HaKunchiya'') is a multi-purpose
sports arena
An arena is a large enclosed venue, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances or sporting events. It comprises a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators, and may ...
that was built in
Be'er Sheva
Beersheba ( / ; ), officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most po ...
,
Israel
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, by the city council and National Lottery grant of
Mifal HaPais
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In 2012, Mifal HaP ...
. The arena is located in Be'er Sheva's Sports Quarter, on Etsel Street, adjacent to the
Turner Stadium. The arena's capacity is 3,000 seats.
History
Conch Arena, opened its doors in December 2013, performances of the festival and 25 February 2014 he was inaugurated, by
Rubik Danilovich
Reuven "Ruvik" Danilovich (; born January 24, 1971) is an Israeli politician. In 2008, he was elected mayor of Beersheba, after serving as deputy mayor under Yaakov Turner.
He was reelected in 2013 with 92.21% of the ballots, in November 2018 w ...
, the mayor of
Be'er Sheva
Beersheba ( / ; ), officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most po ...
, Shmuel Frenkel, chairman of BSL, and Isaac Larry, Chairman of Wiener ago the traditional All-Star game in the
Premier League
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.
See also
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List of indoor arenas in Israel
The following is a list of indoor arenas in Israel, ordered by capacity.
The venues are by their final capacity after construction for seating-only events. There is more capacity if standing room is included (e.g. for concerts).
Current arenas
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References
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External links
Conch Arenaat kivunim
Sports venues in Beersheba