O2 Arena

Prague


The O2 Arena is Prague’s biggest multipurpose venue, and home rink of ice-hockey team HC Sparta Praha. It can accommodate up to 18,000 spectators, and is used to host sporting events, rock concerts, exhibitions and other major events, as well as hockey games. Buy tickets through TicketPortal (www.ticketportal.cz) or at the venue box office.


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