Stadium Name: | Ceres Arena |
Location: | Aarhus, Denmark |
Coordinates: | 56.1319°N 10.1936°W |
Opened: | 2001 |
Owner: | Ceres Park & Arena |
Former Names: | NRGi Arena |
Tenants: | Aarhus United (2017 –present) Skanderborg Aarhus Håndbold (2021 –present) Aarhus Håndbold (2001–2021) Bakken Bears (till 2012, 2015–present) |
Seating Capacity: | 5,001 (4,394 seats) |
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.