Kaohsiung Arena

Kaohsiung Arena
高雄巨蛋
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LocationZuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°40′9″N 120°18′7″E / 22.66917°N 120.30194°E / 22.66917; 120.30194
Public transit Kaohsiung Metro:
Metro interchange Kaohsiung Arena
OwnerKaohsiung City Government
Capacity15,000
Opened27 September 2008
Tenants
Kaohsiung Aquas (T1/TPBL) (2021–present)
2018 KKBox Music Awards at the Kaohsiung Arena

The Kaohsiung Arena (Chinese: 高雄巨蛋; pinyin: Gāoxióng Jùdàn) is an indoor sporting arena located in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is used to host indoor sporting events. It was used as a host to some of the indoor sporting events during the 2009 World Games.[1]

Name

Local people give the nickname of Kaohsiung Arena as the Big Egg due to its shape and resemblance of an egg.[2]

History

Kaohsiung Arena was opened on 27 September 2008.[3]

Architecture

Kaohsiung Arena covers an area of 57,037 m2 and has a capacity of 15,000 people. It stands to a height of 42 meters over 6 floors. It also features a 100,000 m2 open space adjacent to it.[4]

Transportation

The venue is accessible within walking distance north of Kaohsiung Arena Station of Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Kaohsiung Arena".
  2. ^ "Kaohsiung Arena".
  3. ^ "高雄市政府工務建設導覽".
  4. ^ "Kaohsiung Arena". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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