Altice Arena
Altice Arena (formerly MEO Arena; also referred to by its former name, Pavilhão Atlântico) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The arena is among the largest indoor arenas in Europe and the largest in Portugal with a capacity of 20,000 people and was built in 1998 for Expo '98.
View of the arena in August 2014 | |
| Former names | Pavilhão da Utopia (1998) Pavilhão Atlântico (1998–2013) MEO Arena (2013–2017) |
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| Location | Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°46′6.79″N 9°5′38.45″W |
| Public transit | Gare do Oriente Vermelha at Oriente |
| Owner | Arena Atlântico S.A. |
| Operator | Arena Atlântico S.A. |
| Capacity | 20,100 (concerts) 15,000 (futsal) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1996–1998 |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Construction cost | €55 million |
| Architect | Regino Cruz |
| Main contractors | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
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