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{{short description|Indoor arena located in Sendling-Westpark, Munich, Germany}}
{{Short description|Indoor arena located in Sendling-Westpark, Munich, Germany}}
{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| name = BMW Park
| name = Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle
| nickname =
| nickname =
| logo_image = Audi Dome logo.png
| logo_image = BMW Park logo.jpg
| logo_caption =
| logo_caption =
| image = [[File:Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle 0499.JPG|250px]]
| image = Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle 0499.JPG
| caption =
| caption = The arena when it was known as "Audi Dome"
| fullname =
| fullname =
| former_names = Olympische Basketballhalle <small>(1972–1974)</small><br>Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle <small>(1974–2011)</small>
| former_names = Olympische Basketballhalle (1972–1974)<br>Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle (1974–2011)<br>Audi Dome (2011–2023)
| address = Grasweg 74
| address = Grasweg 74
| location = [[Munich]], Germany
| location = [[Munich]], Germany
| coordinates = {{coord|48|7|34|N|11|31|32|E|region:DE_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|48|7|34|N|11|31|32|E|region:DE_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground =
| broke_ground =
| built =
| opened = 1972, 2011
| built =
| opened = 1972, 2011
| renovated = 2011
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| expanded =
| renovated = 2011
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| closed = 2003, 2009<ref name="Betreiber">[http://www.merkur-online.de/lokales/nachrichten/betreiber-sedlmayerhalle-pleite-30016.html Betreiber der Sedlmayer-Halle pleite] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
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| expanded =
| demolished =
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| closed = 2003, 2009<ref name="Betreiber">[http://www.merkur-online.de/lokales/nachrichten/betreiber-sedlmayerhalle-pleite-30016.html Betreiber der Sedlmayer-Halle pleite] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
| demolished =
| owner =
| owner =
| operator =
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| surface = 2,516 [[Square metre|m<sup>2</sup>]]
| operator =
| scoreboard =
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| surface = 2,516 [[Square metre|m<sup>2</sup>]]
| scoreboard =
| cost =
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| architect = Georg Flinkerbush
| cost =
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| project_manager =
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| architect = Georg Flinkerbush
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| project_manager =
| structural engineer =
| structural engineer =
| services engineer =
| services engineer =
| general_contractor =
| general_contractor =
| main_contractors =
| main_contractors =
| capacity = 6,700 ([[basketball]]) (currently)<ref name="fcb-basketball">[http://www.fcb-basketball.de/hallenplan.html Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624041029/http://www.fcb-basketball.de/hallenplan.html |date=2011-06-24 }} {{in lang|de}}</ref><br/>7,200 (maximum capacity for sports)
| capacity = 6,500 ([[basketball]])<ref>{{cite web |title=SPORT- AND EVENT-LOCATION AUDI DOME |url=https://fcbayern.com/binaries/content/assets/downloads/basketball-pdfs/fcbb-events/190104_eventvermarktung_audi-dome_englisch.pdf |publisher=FC Bayern München Basketball |access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref><br/>7,200 (maximum capacity for sports)
| suites =
| suites =
| record_attendance =
| record_attendance =
| dimensions =
| dimensions =
| acreage =
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| tenants = [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] ([[Basketball Bundesliga|BBL]]) (2011–present)
| acreage =
| nrhp =
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| tenants = [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] ([[Basketball Bundesliga|BBL]]) (2011–present)
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| website = [http://www.rudi-sedlmayer-halle.de/ Official Site] {{in lang|de}}
| nrhp =
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| website = [http://www.rudi-sedlmayer-halle.de/ Official Site] {{in lang|de}}
}}
}}


'''Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle''', also known by its sponsorship name of '''Audi Dome''', is an indoor [[arena]] located in [[Sendling-Westpark]], [[Munich]], [[Germany]]. It was initially named after the president of the Bavarian State Sport Association. The 6,700-seat hall opened in 1972 to host [[Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics|basketball]] events for the [[1972 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="fcb-basketball"/>
'''BMW Park''', formerly known as the '''Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle''', is an indoor [[arena]] located in [[Sendling-Westpark]], [[Munich]], [[Germany]]. It was initially named after the president of the Bavarian State Sport Association {{III|Rudolf Sedlmayer|lt=Rudolf Sedlmayer|de}}. The 6,500-seat hall opened in 1972 to host [[Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics|basketball]] events for the [[1972 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="fcb-basketball">[http://www.fcb-basketball.de/hallenplan.html Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624041029/http://www.fcb-basketball.de/hallenplan.html |date=2011-06-24 }} {{in lang|de}}</ref>

The arena has been the regular home venue of [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] [[basketball]] club since 2011.<ref name="fcb-basketball"/>
The arena has been the regular home venue of [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] [[basketball]] club since 2011.<ref name="fcb-basketball"/>

The arena's naming rights are currently hold by car manufacturer [[BMW]].


==Situation and environment==
==Situation and environment==
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==Architecture and data==
==Architecture and data==
The hall was designed by the architect Georg Flinkerbush as a rotunda with an aluminum outside facade, at which a rectangular low building connects on both sides, to which the main building seems to permeate. The circle round base of the main building rejuvenates itself towards the top there to the free carrying cover construction self-sinking to the middle there.
The hall was designed by the architect Georg Flinkerbush. The hall has a capacity of 7,200 for sporting events. The complex also includes a restaurant and a warm up hall

* Base: 2,516 m²
* Diameter of the main building: 56.60 m

The hall has a capacity of 7,200 for sporting events. Th complex also includes a restaurant and a warm up hall


==Utilization of the hall==
==Utilization of the hall==
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Shortly after its completion, the hall served as the [[Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics|basketball]] venue for the [[1972 Summer Olympics]]. In 1975, the arena served as one of the filming locations for the Science Fiction film ''[[Rollerball (1975 film)|Rollerball]]''. It also hosted the 1978 [[Euroleague|FIBA European Champions Cup]] final in which [[Real Madrid Baloncesto|Real Madrid]] defeated [[Pallacanestro Varese|Mobilgirgi Varese]] 75-67.<ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/VARESE_/BALONCESTO/REAL_MADRID_/CLUB_DE_BALONCESTO/Madrid/Girgi/sexto/titulo/europeo/elpepidep/19780405elpepidep_1/Tes/ Madrid y Girgi, por su sexto título europeo]</ref><ref name="realmadridbasket">[http://www.galeon.com/realmadridbasket/euroleague.htm 8 EUROLIGAS BALONCESTO (6 SUBCAMPEÓN) (EUROPEAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CUP)]</ref> On 23 April 1983, the arena played host to the [[1983 Eurovision Song Contest]].
Shortly after its completion, the hall served as the [[Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics|basketball]] venue for the [[1972 Summer Olympics]].

After that the hall next to concerts, displays and fairs served, over many years above all box organizations (for example Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko).

In 1975, the arena served as one of the filming locations for the Science Fiction film ''[[Rollerball (1975 film)|Rollerball]]''.

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It also hosted the 1978 [[Euroleague|FIBA European Champions Cup]] final in which [[Real Madrid Baloncesto|Real Madrid]] defeated [[Pallacanestro Varese|Mobilgirgi Varese]] 75-67.<ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/VARESE_/BALONCESTO/REAL_MADRID_/CLUB_DE_BALONCESTO/Madrid/Girgi/sexto/titulo/europeo/elpepidep/19780405elpepidep_1/Tes/ Madrid y Girgi, por su sexto título europeo]</ref><ref name="realmadridbasket">[http://www.galeon.com/realmadridbasket/euroleague.htm 8 EUROLIGAS BALONCESTO (6 SUBCAMPEÓN) (EUROPEAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CUP)]</ref>

On 23 April 1983, the arena played host to the [[1983 Eurovision Song Contest]].

On 5 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band [[Westlife]] held a concert for their [[Where Dreams Come True Tour]] supporting their album ''[[Coast to Coast (Westlife album)|Coast to Coast]]''.


On 1 February 2003, the arena was closed for unknown reasons. It reopened in 2007 under new operator MPP Entertainment. Following the reopening, both the Baskets Munich and the basketball team of [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] expressed interest in a tenancy.
On 5 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band [[Westlife]] held a concert for their [[Where Dreams Come True Tour]] supporting their album ''[[Coast to Coast (Westlife album)|Coast to Coast]]''. On 1 February 2003, the arena was closed for unknown reasons. It reopened in 2007 under new operator MPP Entertainment. Following the reopening, both the Baskets Munich and the basketball team of [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] expressed interest in a tenancy. On 8 January 2009, it became well-known that the operator firm of the hall had registered for insolvency.<ref name="Betreiber"/> In 2011, after renovations to the arena were completed, the newly [[promotion and relegation|promoted]] [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] basketball team moved into the arena.<ref name="fcb-basketball"/>


==See also==
On 8 January, it became well-known that the operator firm of the hall had registered for insolvency.<ref name="Betreiber"/> In 2011, after renovations to the arena were completed, the newly [[promotion and relegation|promoted]] [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] basketball team moved into the arena.<ref name="fcb-basketball"/>
* [[List of indoor arenas in Germany]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Audi Dome}}
{{Commons category|Audi Dome}}
*[http://www.audidome.de/ Official site] {{in lang|de}}
*[http://www.audidome.de/ Official site] {{in lang|de}}
*[http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/1972/1972s2pt2.pdf 1972 Summer Olympics official report.] Volume 2. Part 2. pp.&nbsp;201–2.
*[http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/1972/1972s2pt2.pdf 1972 Summer Olympics official report.] Volume 2. Part 2. pp.&nbsp;201–2.
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{{Olympic venues judo}}
{{Olympic venues judo}}
{{Eurovision Song Contest}}
{{Eurovision Song Contest}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Indoor arenas in Germany]]
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[[Category:Music venues completed in 1972]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1972]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1972]]
[[Category:1972 establishments in West Germany]]
[[Category:Venues of the 1972 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Venues of the 1972 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Olympic basketball venues]]
[[Category:Olympic basketball venues]]
[[Category:Olympic judo venues]]
[[Category:Olympic judo venues]]
[[Category:FC Bayern Munich]]
[[Category:FC Bayern Munich (basketball)]]
[[Category:Eurovision Song Contest venues]]

Latest revision as of 17:30, 31 October 2024

BMW Park
The arena when it was known as "Audi Dome"
Map
Former namesOlympische Basketballhalle (1972–1974)
Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle (1974–2011)
Audi Dome (2011–2023)
AddressGrasweg 74
LocationMunich, Germany
Coordinates48°7′34″N 11°31′32″E / 48.12611°N 11.52556°E / 48.12611; 11.52556
Capacity6,500 (basketball)[2]
7,200 (maximum capacity for sports)
Surface2,516 m2
Construction
Opened1972, 2011
Renovated2011
Closed2003, 2009[1]
ArchitectGeorg Flinkerbush
Tenants
Bayern Munich (BBL) (2011–present)
Website
Official Site (in German)

BMW Park, formerly known as the Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle, is an indoor arena located in Sendling-Westpark, Munich, Germany. It was initially named after the president of the Bavarian State Sport Association Rudolf Sedlmayer [de]. The 6,500-seat hall opened in 1972 to host basketball events for the 1972 Summer Olympics.[3]

The arena has been the regular home venue of Bayern Munich basketball club since 2011.[3]

The arena's naming rights are currently hold by car manufacturer BMW.

Situation and environment

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The hall is situated in the southwest of Munich, at the connection place of the A96 to the Mittlerer Ring, the internal belt road in the quarter Sendling west park. Address: Grasweg 74, 81373 Munich.

Northeast of the hall, a small garden is located. In the west and south west, sports complexes can be found. The "Westpark" of Munich is located south-east of the arena.

The hall can be reached by car over the main highway B2R, exit Grüntenstraße. By public transport, the arena can be reached by subway lines U4/U5 at the stop Heimeranplatz and by bus line 133 at the stop Siegenburger Straße.

Architecture and data

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The hall was designed by the architect Georg Flinkerbush. The hall has a capacity of 7,200 for sporting events. The complex also includes a restaurant and a warm up hall

Utilization of the hall

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Shortly after its completion, the hall served as the basketball venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1975, the arena served as one of the filming locations for the Science Fiction film Rollerball. It also hosted the 1978 FIBA European Champions Cup final in which Real Madrid defeated Mobilgirgi Varese 75-67.[4][5] On 23 April 1983, the arena played host to the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest.

On 5 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band Westlife held a concert for their Where Dreams Come True Tour supporting their album Coast to Coast. On 1 February 2003, the arena was closed for unknown reasons. It reopened in 2007 under new operator MPP Entertainment. Following the reopening, both the Baskets Munich and the basketball team of Bayern Munich expressed interest in a tenancy. On 8 January 2009, it became well-known that the operator firm of the hall had registered for insolvency.[1] In 2011, after renovations to the arena were completed, the newly promoted Bayern Munich basketball team moved into the arena.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Betreiber der Sedlmayer-Halle pleite (in German)
  2. ^ "SPORT- AND EVENT-LOCATION AUDI DOME" (PDF). FC Bayern München Basketball. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle Archived 2011-06-24 at the Wayback Machine (in German)
  4. ^ Madrid y Girgi, por su sexto título europeo
  5. ^ 8 EUROLIGAS BALONCESTO (6 SUBCAMPEÓN) (EUROPEAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CUP)
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