The Super Bock Arena (Pavilhão Rosa Mota) is a cultural and sports
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 ...
in
Porto
Porto (), also known in English language, English as Oporto, is the List of cities in Portugal, second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto c ...
, Portugal.
History
The pavilion opened in 1954 on the site of
Porto's Crystal Palace (''Palácio de Cristal''), demolished in 1951 to make room for the pavilion. It was previously known as Pavilhão dos Desportos. In 1991, it was renamed after Portuguese, European, World and Olympic
marathon running
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champion
Rosa Mota.
In 2014, after a public
call for tenders, a consortium between Lucios and PEV Entertainment was responsible for the rehabilitation of the arena.
The initial cost of the rehabilitation was 8 million euros.
In November 2018,
Porto
Porto (), also known in English language, English as Oporto, is the List of cities in Portugal, second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto c ...
's
Municipal Chamber announced that following a naming agreement with
Super Bock, the company's name was to be added to the arena, in the course of the 20-year private
concession of the space.
The rehabilitation process was concluded in 2019. The arena now has the capacity to undertake events up to 8,000 people and is branded Super Bock Arena.
Besides cultural and sports events, the arena can now also function as a congress centre.
See also
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List of indoor arenas in Portugal
References
External links
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{{Authority control
Rosa Mota
Sports venues in Porto
Basketball venues in Portugal
Handball venues in Portugal
Volleyball venues in Portugal
1954 establishments in Portugal
Sports venues completed in 1954
1994 European Men's Handball Championship