Xebio Arena Sendai Explained

Xebio Arena Sendai
Logo Image:Xebio Arena Sendai logo.gif
Fullname:Xebio Arena Sendai
Location:Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates:38.2304°N 140.8872°W
Pushpin Map:Japan Miyagi Prefecture#Japan
Pushpin Relief:1
Opened:September 20, 2012
Owner:Xebio Holdings
Scoreboard:Daktronics LED centerhung scoreboard & ribbons
Capacity:4,002+1,000: basketball
Architect:Sato Kogyo, Co. Ltd
Structural Engineer:Sato Kogyo
Main Contractors:Sato Kogyo
Tenants:Sendai 89ers (2012–2016, 2019–)
Website:www.xebioarena.com
Dimensions:11,707.7 m2

Xebio Arena Sendai (ゼビオアリーナ仙台) is an arena in the city of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is the home arena of the Sendai 89ers of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league.

History

In November 2023 it was announced that in 2024 the arena will be affected by renovation works which include the construction of an ice rink according to international standards which provides for a length of 60 meters and a width of 30 meters. The project, presented by the mayor, was supported by the two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu.[2]

Sports Events

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Access

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kotobuki Seating. Xebio Arena, Sendai. April 2017. 13 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Jack Gallagher . Yuzuru Hanyu Backs New Ice Rink in Hometown of Sendai. Japan Forward. December 1, 2023 . January 28, 2024 .
  3. Web site: NJPW. New Japan Cup coming this March NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING. 2021-01-13. NJPW. en.