Mercedes-Benz Arena, Multi-purpose entertainment arena in Zhoujiadu Subdistrict, China.
Description
The Mercedes-Benz Arena is a large entertainment venue in Zhoujiadu, a district of Shanghai, used for concerts, sports matches, and other large-scale events. The complex also includes a retail district with restaurants, cinemas, and leisure facilities around the main building.
History
The building was constructed for the 2010 World Expo and initially carried the name Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center before being renamed one year later. It served as the central stage for the opening ceremony of the Expo and was then converted for commercial and cultural events.
Culture
The name comes from a partnership with the German automaker, giving the site and the area around it an international feel. Visitors often see groups of young people waiting for concerts or sporting events in the surrounding plaza, which turns the space into a meeting point for different generations.
Practical
The area around the building gets very busy during major events, so arriving earlier helps avoid long queues. The surrounding facilities remain open outside event times, allowing visitors to explore the complex during the day as well.
Did you know?
The building hosted the first NHL game on Chinese soil in September 2017, marking it as an important location for international ice hockey in Asia. It also serves regularly as a venue for major esports tournaments, including the DOTA 2 world championships, drawing thousands of spectators and players from around the world.
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