Motorpoint Arena Sheffield

Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, this arena was originally built to host the World Student Games and can hold audiences up to 13,600 - making it the region's biggest indoor venue. 12 years after its construction, the stadium underwent a multimillion pound revamp and as of 2013 boasts new seats, doors, lighting and catering facilities. The arena averages a total of 122 shows per year and has attracted some of the world's biggest stars, from Rihanna to Justin Timberlake and local legends the Arctic Monkeys. 2012 also saw historic band Pulp return to the stage after an 11 year hiatus, with fans flocking to the Steel City to see the first glimpse of the group in over a decade. The venue is also home to the Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey team and since 2007 it has played host to the Premier League Darts tournament.

Live Events at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield

The venue also plays host to an annual Disney on Ice tour, starting in November of each year, along with dates for UK wide tours for immensely popular shows such as the X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing. Regularly used for sporting events, the arena is home to the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team. WWE also visits biannually, contributing to the total of over 7 million people that have walked through the doors of the venue since its opening.

Venue Information

The venue is easily accessible by car and via the Sheffield tram network, with the main stop being Arena/Don Valley. For more detailed information on the venue, check out the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield seating plans at StubHub UK.

Similar Venues

Sheffield is famous for its eclectic music scene and so there are a whole hosts of venues to try out, from the Leadmill, attracting the creme de la creme of the indie crowd, to the O2 Academy Sheffield where you will find all of the best bands on tour.