Uber Arena

Uber Arena
Former names	O2World(2008–2015); Mercedes-Benz Arena(2015–2024)
Address	Mercedes-Platz 1
Location	Friedrichshain,Berlin,Germany
Coordinates	52°30′20″N13°26′36″E/ 52.50556°N 13.44333°E
Operator	AEG
Capacity	Concerts/MMA: 17,000; Basketball: 14,500; Ice hockey: 14,200
Surface	Multi-surface
Construction
Broke ground	2006;18 years ago
Opened	September 2008;15 years ago
Construction cost	€165 million
Architect	HOK Sport (now Populous); JSK Architects
Tenants
	Alba Berlin(BBL) (2008–present); Eisbären Berlin(DEL) (2008–present)
Website
	Official website

Uber Arena(previously underseveral other names,including Mercedes-Benz Arena) is a multipurposeindoor arenain theFriedrichshainneighborhood ofBerlin,Germany,which opened in 2008.^[5]The venue became known asUberArena following a long-term deal with venue operators AEG Europe in 2024.^[6]

With a maximum capacity of 17,000 people (for concerts orMMA),^[7]it is home to theEisbären Berlin ice hockeyclub and theAlba Berlin basketballteam, and is used for other athletic and civic events, as well as concerts.^[5]

The arena hosted the 2008–09EuroleagueFinal Four,the European professionalbasketballclub competition.^[8]The arena was one of the most prominent elements of theMediaspreeurban redevelopment project, quickly gaining emblematic status in the debates surrounding the project's impact. The arena hosted the2022 Premier League Dartsfinal on 13 June 2022.

Naming rights

In 2015, German car manufacturerMercedes-Benzreached a deal with the arena management to rename the venue Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin for twenty years.^[9]Between 2008 and 2015, the arena was known as O₂World Berlin (German:[ɔʊˈtuːˌvœːɐ̯lt]) due to sponsorship contract withTelefónica Germany,a telecommunications company.

In March 2024, the arena became known as theUberArena, following a long-term deal with venue operators AEG Europe.^[6]The adjacent venue rebranded from the Verti Music Hall to theUber EatsMusic Hall, and the entertainment quarter rebranded from Mercedes Platz to Uber Platz.

Notable events

The first band to play at the Mercedes-Benz Arena wasMetallica,on 12 September 2008.
Tina Turnerperformed two sold-out concerts on 26-27 January 2009 during herTina!:50th Anniversary Tour.
The arena was the venue for the2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Stingperformed during hisSymphonicitiesTour on 21 September 2010, along with theRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra.This show was recorded for his concert album,Live in Berlin.
On 21 February 2009,Scorpionsreceived Germany'sECHO Honorary Awardfor lifetime achievement at Berlin's O2 World.^[10]
The venue played host to one NHL Premiere game for the2011–12 NHL seasonon 8 October 2011. TheBuffalo Sabresdefeated theLos Angeles Kings,4–2.^[11]
The arena hosted the second stage of the2011 Euro Beach Soccer Leaguebetween 8–10 July.^[12]
Britney Spearsperformed a sold-out concert on 26 July 2009 during her tourThe Circus Starring: Britney Spears.She returned for another sold-out show on 6 August 2018 as part of herBritney Spears: Piece of MeTour.
Museperformed a sold-out concert on 29 October 2009 duringThe ResistanceTour.
Kylie Minogueperformed herAphrodite: Les FoliesTourshow on 1 March 2011.
Bob DylanandMark Knopflerplayed the O2 during their dual European tour on 29 October 2011.
Coldplayperformed a sold-out show at the arena on 21 December 2011 as part of theirMylo XylotoTour.
On 27 March 2012,Il Divoperformed a concert as part of their 2012Wicked Gamealbum tour.
Madonnaperformed during herMDNATouron two sold-out nights in June 2012, and returned for two shows in November 2015 on herRebel HeartTour.
Pearl Jamperformed at the arena on 4-5 July 2012 during their2012 tour.
Laura Pausiniperformed here as part of herIneditoWorld Tour.
The Beach Boysplayed during their50th AnniversaryTour in August 2012.
Lady Gagaperformed herBorn This Way Balltour in September 2012, and on 9 October 2014 for herArtRave: The Artpop Balltour.
Jennifer Lopezperformed during herDance AgainWorld Tourin October 2012.
Beach soccer returned to the arena in August 2012 to again host the second stage of the2012 Euro Beach Soccer League.
One Directionperformed on 11 May 2013 on theirTake Me HomeTour.
Beyoncéperformed to two sold-out crowds on 23-24 May 2013 with herMrs. Carter Show.
Iron Maidenperformed on 18 June 2013.
Rihannaperformed on 2 July 2013, on herDiamondsWorld Tour.
On 7 February 2014 country-pop superstarTaylor Swiftperformed a show on herRed Tour.
On 22 May 2014 French-Armenian singerCharles Aznavourperformed a show as part of hisThe Legend ReturnsTour.
On 19 November 2014 rock bandLinkin Parkperformed a show as a part of theirThe Hunting PartyTour.
Depeche Modeperformed at the stadium three times: the first was on 9 January 2010 during theirTour of the Universe.The second and the third were on 25/27 November 2013 during theirDelta MachineTour,in front of a total sold-out crowd of 28,332 people. The 2013 shows were filmed and recorded for the group's live album and concert filmLive in Berlin.
U2performed at the arena on 24, 25, 28 and 29 September 2015 as part of theirInnocence + ExperienceTour.They also played at the arena on 31 August and 1 September 2018 as part of theirExperience + InnocenceTour.
Irish-American dancer and musicianMichael Flatleyreprised his role as 'Lord of the Dance' on 6 December 2010 during theReturn of Michael Flatley As Lord of the Dancetour. A few scenes from the 3D concert filmLord of the Dance 3Dwere filmed during this performance, as well as at theO2 LondonandO2 Dublin.The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray under the titleMichael Flatley Returns As Lord of the Dancein 2011. A 3D version was released only in Blu-ray in late 2011.
In October 2013, the artist Jakob Kupfer^[13]transformed the LED facade of the O2 World Berlin into a giant art installation.
On 31 May 2014UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasiwas the first event that theUFChad hosted in the venue.
The venue hosted group matches of theFIBA EuroBasket 2015.
On 31 October 2015 the arena hosted the2015 League of Legends World Championshipfinal.^[14]
On 20 June 2015 heldUFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne.
Adeleperformed on 7/8 May 2016 as part of herAdele Live 2016tour.^[15]
Celine Dionperformed on 23/24 July 2017 as part of her European summer tour,Celine Dion Live 2017.
On 30 September 2017,G-Dragonperformed during hisAct III: M.O.T.T.EWorld Tour.
On 22 February 2018, it hosted the 4th week of the2018 Premier League Dartsfrom theProfessional Darts Corporation,the first time the event took place inGermany.
On 16 October 2018,BTSperformed during their second world tour,BTS World Tour:Love Yourself.It was theSouth Koreangroup's first time in Europe.
On 28 February 2019,Nicki Minajperformed as a part ofThe Nicki Wrld Tour.
On 14 May 2019,Hugh Jackmanperformed hisThe Man. The Music. The Show.Tour.
On 17 May 2019,World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) hosted a house show.
On 11 July 2019,Christina Aguileraperformed during herThe XTour.
On 13 July 2019,Monsta Xperformed during theirWe Are HereWorld Tour.
On 5–8 September 2019, the Champions stage of theStarLadder & i-League Berlin Major 2019was hosted by StarLadder andValve.This was an officialMajortournament where teams from all over the world competed for $1,000,000 prize fund, playing the video gameCounter-Strike: Global Offensive.
On 26 September 2019, singer-actressCherkicked-off the European leg of herHere We Go AgainTour,her first tour of Europe since herLiving Proof: The FarewellTour(2004).
On 13 October 2019,GOT7performed during their2019 World Tour KEEP SPINNING.
On 7 and 8 March 2022Genesiskicked-off the European leg ofThe Last Domino?Tour.^[16]
On 10 May 2022,Dua Lipaperformed a sold-out show as part of herFuture NostalgiaTour.
On 20 July 2022,Harry Stylesperformed as a part of hisLove on Tour.
It hosted the final phase matches at theFIBA EuroBasket 2022.
On 13 June 2022 the arena hosted the2022 Premier League Dartsfinal.
On 11 October 2022,Kendrick Lamarperformed at the arena (withBaby KeemandTanna Leoneopening) during hisThe Big SteppersTour.
On 19-20 December 2022,Blackpinkperformed at the arena during theirBorn PinkWorld Tour.
On 14 February 2023,ATEEZperformed at the arena during theirTHE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALLWorld Tour.
On 20-21 February 2023,Robbie Williamsperformed at the arena as part of the European leg of hisXXVTour.
On 3 April 2023,NCT DreamperformedThe Dream Show 2: In A Dream.
On 13 and 14 September 2023,TWICEperformed at the arena during theirReady to BeWorld Tour.
On 14 October 2023,50 Centperformed at the arena (withBusta Rhymesas opening act) as part ofThe Final LapTour.
On 20 October 2023,Louis Tomlinsonperformed at the arena for hisFaith In The FutureWorld Tour.
On 10 and 11 February 2024, the arena hosted theHot WheelsMonster Trucks Live Glow Party.
On 4 and 5 May 2024,Monster Jammade its debut at the arena.
On 6 May 2024, ColombianreggaetónartistJ Balvinperformed during hisQue Buena Volver a VerteTour.
On 1 June, 2024,Olivia Rodrigoperformed at the arena during herGutsWorld Tour.
On 7 June 2024,Nicki Minajperformed at the arena during herPink Friday 2World Tour.
On 10 June 2024,IVEperformed at the arena during their world tour,SHOW WHAT I HAVE.
On 23 June 2024,IUperformed at the arena during herHEREH World Tour.
On 2 July 2024, Colombian singerKarol Gperformed at the arena during herMañana Será BonitoWorld Tour.
On 6 July 2024, ThePet Shop Boyswill performDreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live.
On 30 July and 31 July 2024,Justin Timberlakewill perform forTheForget TomorrowWorld Tour.
Uber Arena will host the final phase matches at the2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Uber Arena will host theWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) Premium Live EventBash In Berlinon 31 August 2024, as well as an episode ofFriday Night SmackDown,on 30 August 2024.
Uber Arena will be host to theLaver Cup,a men's tennis tournament, from 20-22 September 2024.^[17]

Attendance

This is a list of home attendance figures ofAlba Berlinat O2 World.^[18]

German League^[19]					European competitions
Season	Total	High	Low	Average	Season	Total	High	Low	Average
2008–09	232,490	14,800	6,103	10,108	2008–09 EL	90,111	14,800	9,147	11,264
2009–10	193,940	14,500	7,543	10,207	2009–10 EC	72,812	14,500	9,283	10,402
2010–11	262,367	14,500	7,431	10,932	2010–11 EC	51,757	9,222	7,114	8,626
2011–12	207,475	14,500	8,845	10,920	2011–12 EC	45,929	8,856	6,184	7,655
2012–13	182,645	13,786	6,878	10,147	2012–13 EL	108,122	11,988	7,816	9,010
2013–14	245,163	14,500	8,105	10,659	2013–14 EC	72,984	8,110	6,204	7,298
2014–15	224,748	13,688	7,277	10,216	2014–15 EL	123,501	14,133	8,226	10,292
2015–16	178,911	14,052	7,218	9,940	2015–16 EC	67,068	8,855	6,251	7,452
2016–17	166,337	13,022	6,376	9,785	2016–17 EC	47,435	8,666	5,429	6,776
2017–18	231,153	13,566	7,543	9,631	2017–18 EC	62,050	8,878	6,322	7,756
2018–19					2018–19 EC	96,555	12,945	6,322	8,046

Gallery

O2 World Berlin
O2 World night
O2 World Berlin main entrance
Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin
O2 World under construction
Alba BerlinvsBBC Bayreuth,19 February 2011

References

^O2 World Berlin Archived21 June 2009 at theWayback Machinearchitect:Populous
^O2 World Berlin Germany Archived25 April 2012 at theWayback Machinearchitect:JSK Architects
^Worldstadiums basketball capacity 14,500.Archived6 October 2009 at theWayback Machine
^Euroleague.net "the 16,000-seat o2 World".
^^a ^bStartschuss für die O₂World in Berlin Archived14 May 2006 at theWayback Machine,27 April 2006(in German)
^^a ^b"Uber succeeds Mercedes-Benz as Berlin Arena naming rights partner".Sportcal.22 January 2024.Retrieved22 January2024.
^Data and facts about O₂World Archived8 October 2008 at theWayback Machine30 September 2008(in German)
^Euroleague Basketball, AEG Announce Global Partnership Agreement
^Aus o2 World wird Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin Archived26 January 2015 atarchive.today,26 January 2015(in German)
^"Scorpions performs at Germany's ECHO Awards".Blabbermouth.net. 22 February 2009.Retrieved22 February2009.
^"Premiere 2011 teams, locations revealed".NHL. 11 April 2011.Retrieved11 May2011.
^"EBSL 2011 goes to Berlin!".beachsoccer. 1 June 2011.Retrieved1 June2011.
^"Jakob Kupfer".jakobkupfer.
^"2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES".lolesports.Riot Games. Archived fromthe originalon 11 April 2015.Retrieved9 April2015.
^Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena."Adele | Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin".mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de.Retrieved22 February2021.
^"Genesis - The Official Site".genesis-music.11 January 2023.
^"Laver Cup is bound for Berlin in 2024".Laver Cup.27 September 2023.
^"Attendance data at Basketball Bundesliga website".
^Including playoff games

External links

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[1] O2 World Berlin Archived21 June 2009 at theWayback Machinearchitect:Populous

[2] O2 World Berlin Germany Archived25 April 2012 at theWayback Machinearchitect:JSK Architects

[3] Worldstadiums basketball capacity 14,500.Archived6 October 2009 at theWayback Machine

[4] Euroleague.net "the 16,000-seat o2 World".

[Startschuss-5] Startschuss für die O₂World in Berlin Archived14 May 2006 at theWayback Machine,27 April 2006(in German)

[auto-6] "Uber succeeds Mercedes-Benz as Berlin Arena naming rights partner".Sportcal.22 January 2024.Retrieved22 January2024.

[7] Data and facts about O₂World Archived8 October 2008 at theWayback Machine30 September 2008(in German)

[8] Euroleague Basketball, AEG Announce Global Partnership Agreement

[Aus_o2_World_wird_Mercedes-Benz_Arena_Berlin-9] Aus o2 World wird Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin Archived26 January 2015 atarchive.today,26 January 2015(in German)

[10] "Scorpions performs at Germany's ECHO Awards".Blabbermouth.net. 22 February 2009.Retrieved22 February2009.

[2011nhlpremiere-11] "Premiere 2011 teams, locations revealed".NHL. 11 April 2011.Retrieved11 May2011.

[12] "EBSL 2011 goes to Berlin!".beachsoccer. 1 June 2011.Retrieved1 June2011.

[13] "Jakob Kupfer".jakobkupfer.

[14] "2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES".lolesports.Riot Games. Archived fromthe originalon 11 April 2015.Retrieved9 April2015.

[15] Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena."Adele | Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin".mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de.Retrieved22 February2021.

[16] "Genesis - The Official Site".genesis-music.11 January 2023.

[17] "Laver Cup is bound for Berlin in 2024".Laver Cup.27 September 2023.

[18] "Attendance data at Basketball Bundesliga website".

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