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HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)

Jeunesse Arena
HSBC Arena Rio logo.jpg
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The then-Arena Olímpica during the 2007 Pan American Games
Former names Arena Olímpica do Rio (Jul–Dec 2007, 2016)
RioArena (Dec 2007 – Mar 2008)
HSBC Arena (2007 - 2016)
Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coordinates 22°58′31″S 43°23′25″W / 22.97528°S 43.39028°W / -22.97528; -43.39028Coordinates: 22°58′31″S 43°23′25″W / 22.97528°S 43.39028°W / -22.97528; -43.39028
Owner City of Rio de Janeiro
Operator GL Events
Capacity 14,981 (sports events)
18,768 (concerts)
Construction
Broke ground November 2005
Opened July 2007
Construction cost R$ 125.971.202,92
Tenants
Flamengo Basketball (NBB) (2009–present)

Jeunesse Arena is an indoor multi-purpose arena, located in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is named for the American cosmetics company Jeunesse Global through a naming rights deal closed in 2017. Before, the sponsor name was HSBC Arena. The arena was completed in July 2007 and was first known as Arena Olímpica do Rio (Rio Olympic Arena), which it will be known by again during the 2016 Summer Olympics. From December 2007 to March 2008, it was known as RioArena. The arena has a capacity of 14,981 people for sports and up to 18,768 for concerts.

Queen + Paul Rodgers concluded their Rock the Cosmos Tour at the arena on 29 November 2008.Demi Lovato performed at the arena for her South American Tour 2010 on May 27, 2010.Miley Cyrus performed at the arena for her Gypsy Heart Tour on May 13, 2011, and it was Cyrus' first concert in Brazil. On March 27, 2011, Iron Maiden's performance at the arena had to be postponed to the following night after a security barrier collapsed during the opening song. The entire audience was allowed to attend the following night's show, although those who couldn't attend were given a refund.

The arena hosted the basketball and gymnastics events at the 2007 Pan American Games. In December 2007, it started being operated by GL Events, who also operates the nearby Riocentro Convention Center and the Riocentro Sports Complex, and started hosting many concerts from a variety of artists. It has also hosted the telethon show, Criança Esperança, after 2008, replacing Ginásio Ibirapuera as the host. Starting on 29 March 2008, it was renamed as the HSBC Arena, as part of a naming rights agreement with the bank.


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