SAP Garden, Multi-purpose arena in the Olympiapark, Munich, Germany
The SAP Garden is a modern multipurpose arena in Munich's Olympic Park with three ice surfaces and seating for around 11,500 spectators. The facility hosts ice hockey, basketball, and other sporting events all under one roof.
The city of Munich put the site of the Radstadion, demolished in 2015, out to bid in December 2014. The Danish firm 3XN won the competition, excavation began on 13 January 2020, and the foundation stone was laid on 23 February 2021 without spectators because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The arena opened on 27 September 2024 with an NHL exhibition game in which the Buffalo Sabres beat Red Bull Munich 5-0.
The name was chosen by public vote in March 2019: SAP Garden won with 45.3% against SAP Park (44.8%) and SAP Live (9.9%), out of 10,700 proposals from 127 countries. The winner said the green roof inspired "Garden", echoing Madison Square Garden. The J-shaped aluminium fins recall ice hockey sticks.
Visitors can enjoy ice skating on the public rinks, with rental equipment available at several locations. The venue sits conveniently within the Olympic Park and is easily accessible by public transportation.
The arena can shift from ice hockey to basketball mode in a short time without removing the ice surface. This allows rapid transitions between the two sports on consecutive days.
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