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Former names | NRGi Arena |
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Location | Aarhus, Denmark |
Coordinates | 56°07′55″N10°11′37″E / 56.13194°N 10.19361°E |
Owner | Ceres Park & Arena |
Capacity | 5,001 (4,394 seats) |
Opened | 2001 |
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Aarhus United (2017 –present) Skanderborg Aarhus Håndbold (2021 –present) Aarhus Håndbold (2001–2021) Bakken Bears (till 2012, 2015–present) |
Ceres Arena (formerly NRGi Arena) is an indoor arena mainly used for handball matches and public events in Aarhus, Denmark. The arena was opened in 2001 and has a capacity of 5,001 spectators (4,394 seats). [1] [2] It is part of the Aarhus Sports Park, which also includes Aarhus Stadium.
Ceres Arena is home to Danish Women's Handball League team Aarhus United [3] and Danish Men's Handball League team Skanderborg Aarhus Håndbold. [4] The arena functioned as the main venue in the 2002 European Women's Championships, hosting the final. [5] The arena was also used for basketball, by Bakken Bears, but because of the high price for renting the arena, Bakken Bears moved back to there old home Vejlby-Risskov Hallen. [6] Since, it has only played selected games in the arena, including some European appearances. [7]
In non-sports, the 2004 Danish Song Contest was held in this arena. [8] The Danish women national handball team also play some matches.