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{{Short description|Multiuse indoor arena in Finland}}
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{{Short description|Arena in Helsinki, Finland}}
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{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| name = Helsinki Halli
| name = Helsinki Halli
| nickname = Helsingin areena, Helsingforsarenan
| nickname = Helsingin areena, Helsingforsarenan
| logo_image =
| logo_image =
| image = Helsinki Arena March 2022.jpg
| image = Helsinki Arena March 2022.jpg
| caption = The arena in March 2022
| caption =
| address = Areenankuja 1, Helsinki
| address = Areenankuja 1, Helsinki
| location = [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]
| location = [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]
| coordinates = {{coord|60|12|20.66|N|24|55|44.03|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|60|12|20.66|N|24|55|44.03|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = 2 April 1996
| broke_ground = 2 April 1996
| opened = 19 April 1997
| opened = 19 April 1997 — Planned to be reopened in spring 2025
| closed = 2 March 2022
| renovated = 2015
| renovated = 2015
| owner = Arena Events Oy ([[Roman Rotenberg]], [[Gennady Timchenko]], et al.)
| owner = Arena Events Oy (Reima Södervall, Heikki Viitikko)
| surface = Versatile
| surface = Versatile
| architect = SCI Architects
| architect = SCI Architects
| project_manager = [[Harry Harkimo]]
| main_contractors = [[Skanska]]
| project_manager = [[Harry Harkimo]]
| main_contractors = [[Skanska]]
| capacity = 14,000 (basketball)<br/>13,349 (ice hockey)<br/>7,500–15,000 (concerts)<br/>3,000–5,000 (amphitheater)
| capacity = 14,000 (basketball)<br/>13,349 (ice hockey)<br/>7,500–15,000 (concerts)<br/>3,000–5,000 (amphitheater)
| tenants = [[Jokerit]] (1997–present)
| tenants = [[Jokerit]] (1997–2022)
| construction_cost = 300,000,000 [[Finnish markka|mk]] <br/><small>(69,000,000 in 2018 euros)</small>
| construction_cost = 300,000,000 [[Finnish markka|mk]] <br/><small>(69,000,000 in 2018 euros)</small>
| former_names = Hartwall Areena (1997–2014)<br>Hartwall Arena (2014–2022)
| former_names = Hartwall Areena (1997–2014)<br>Hartwall Arena (2014–2022)
}}
}}


'''Helsinki Halli''' (formerly '''Hartwall Arena''') is a large multi-functional indoor [[arena]] located in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]. It was opened in April 1997. The arena is convertible for various events. The total seated capacity during [[ice hockey]] games is 13,349 (about 14,000 for basketball, for [[concert]]s up to 15,000) and as an [[amphitheatre]], it is significantly reduced to between 3,000 to 5,000.
'''Helsinki Halli''' (formerly '''Hartwall Arena''') is a large multi-functional indoor [[arena]] located in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]. It was opened in April 1997. The arena is convertible for various events. The total seated capacity during [[ice hockey]] games is 13,349 (about 14,000 for basketball, for [[concert]]s up to 15,000) and as an [[amphitheatre]], it is significantly reduced to between 3,000 to 5,000.


The Russian-owned arena has been unused since March 2022 due to EU sanctions related to the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russian invasion of Ukraine]]. The main sponsor, [[Hartwall]], also ended its sponsorship and the arena's name was changed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palkoaho |first=Milla |date=2022-08-25 |title=Julkisuutta kaihtava sijoittaja haluaa palauttaa Jokerit ”Hartwall-areenalle” – Paavo Arhinmäki selittää vaikeaa haastetta |url=https://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000009026948.html |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=Helsingin Sanomat |language=fi}}</ref>
The formerly<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lempinen |first=Marko |date=2024-11-12 |title=Nyt se on vihdoin totta: Entinen Hartwall-areena on myyty – tässä ovat ostajat |url=https://www.is.fi/urheilu/art-2000010826971.html |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Ilta-Sanomat |language=fi}}</ref> Russian-owned arena has been unused since March 2022 due to EU sanctions related to the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]. The main sponsor, [[Hartwall]], also ended its sponsorship and the arena's name was changed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palkoaho |first=Milla |date=25 August 2022 |title=Julkisuutta kaihtava sijoittaja haluaa palauttaa Jokerit "Hartwall-areenalle" – Paavo Arhinmäki selittää vaikeaa haastetta |url=https://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000009026948.html |access-date=15 September 2022 |website=Helsingin Sanomat |language=fi}}</ref>


==Construction and facilities==
==Construction and facilities==
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== Other and former names ==
== Other and former names ==
[[File:Hartwall_Arena_2013-03-21_001.jpg|thumb|left|Hartwall Areena in 2013.]]
[[File:Hartwall_Arena_2013-03-21_001.jpg|thumb|left|Hartwall Areena in 2013.]]
The national broadcaster [[Yle]] calls the arena "Helsingin areena" or "Helsingforsarenan" ("The Helsinki Arena" in Finnish and Swedish). The newspaper [[Helsingin Sanomat]] calls it "Helsinki-areena".
The national broadcaster [[Yle]] calls the arena "Helsingin areena" or "Helsingforsarenan" ("the Helsinki Arena" in Finnish and Swedish). The newspaper ''[[Helsingin Sanomat]]'' calls it "Helsinki-areena".


It was branded as "Hartwall Areena" from its opening until 2014, and as "Hartwall Arena" thereafter until 2 March 2022.<ref name=yle_2014/> The beverage company [[Hartwall]], also based in Helsinki, was its largest sponsor, and thus got the [[naming rights]].<ref name=yle_2022/> Hartwall ended its sponsorship in March 2022, to avoid association with the Russian main owners of the arena, [[Roman Rotenberg]] and [[Gennady Timchenko]],<ref name=hs_2022/> in the wake of the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]].<ref name=yle_2022/>
It was branded as "Hartwall Areena" from its opening until 2014, and as "Hartwall Arena" thereafter until 2 March 2022.<ref name=yle_2014/> The beverage company [[Hartwall]], also based in Helsinki, was its largest sponsor, and thus got the [[naming rights]].<ref name=yle_2022/> Hartwall ended its sponsorship in March 2022, to avoid association with the then-Russian owners of the arena, [[Roman Rotenberg]] and [[Gennady Timchenko]],<ref name=hs_2022/> in the wake of the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]].<ref name=yle_2022/> In September 2024, the [[Finnish Government|Finnish government]] announced that it would spend €200,000 on drafting a law that would allow the seizure of the arena from Rotenberg and Timchenko.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maxim |first=Klimentiev |date=Sep 18, 2024 |title=The Government of Finland has announced that it is ready to spend €200,000 on drafting a law that would allow the seizure of the stadium in Helsinki from Rotenberg and Timchenko. |url=https://bookmaker-ratings.ru/news/finlyandiya-vy-delila-e200-ty-s-na-iz-yatie-stadiona-u-rotenberga-i-timchenko/ |website=[[The Bookmaker Ratings]]}}</ref> That November, Rotenberg and Timchenko sold their ownership of the arena to Finnish real estate investment company Trevian,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-12 |title=IS: Helsingin areena on myyty |url=https://yle.fi/a/74-20124199 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Yle Uutiset |language=fi}}</ref> with its CEO Reima Södervall along with Heikki Viitikko planning to have the venue reopened by early 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-13 |title=Heikki Viitikko ja Reima Södervall ostivat Helsingin areenan – tämä heistä tiedetään |url=https://yle.fi/a/74-20124386 |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Yle Uutiset |language=fi}}</ref>


== Events ==
== Events ==
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=== Sports ===
=== Sports ===
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The arena was the home venue of the ice hockey team [[Jokerit]].
[[File:Jokerit vs. Dinamo.jpeg|thumb|left|Hartwall Arena from inside during an ice hockey game]]


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The arena has also been used for [[Ice Hockey World Championships]], [[World Figure Skating Championships]], [[NHL Challenge]], and [[World Cup of Hockey]]. On 2 October 2009, the NHL opened its season in the arena with a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers, making it the first NHL game to be held in Finland. In May 2011, the arena served as the main venue of the [[2012 IIHF World Championship]]. It hosted all Group A games and quarterfinals, all semifinals and the bronze and gold medal games. Group B games and quarterfinals were hosted in [[Ericsson Globe]], [[Stockholm]]. It also co-hosted the [[2013 IIHF World Championship]] with Ericsson Globe, but in 2013 all games after quarterfinals were played in Stockholm.
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The arena is the home venue of the ice hockey team [[Jokerit]].

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The arena has also been used for [[Ice Hockey World Championships]], [[World Figure Skating Championships]], [[NHL Challenge]], and [[World Cup of Hockey]]. On October 2nd 2009, the NHL opened its season with a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers, making it the first NHL game to be held in Finland. In May 2011, the arena served as the main venue of the [[2012 IIHF World Championship]]. It hosted all Group A games and quarterfinals, all semifinals and the bronze and gold medal games. Group B games and quarterfinals were hosted in [[Ericsson Globe]], [[Stockholm]]. It also co-hosted the [[2013 IIHF World Championship]] with Ericsson Globe, but in 2013 all games after quarterfinals were played in Stockholm.


The arena was one of the host venues of the [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]]. Its assignment included hosting the gold-medal game, in which [[Kasperi Kapanen]] scored an Overtime goal to win Gold for Finland on home ice.
The arena was one of the host venues of the [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]]. Its assignment included hosting the gold-medal game, in which [[Kasperi Kapanen]] scored an Overtime goal to win Gold for Finland on home ice.
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The arena hosted two 2018–19 regular season NHL games between the [[Winnipeg Jets]] and [[Florida Panthers]] on Thursday, 1 November 2018 and Friday, 2 November 2018 as part of the 2018 NHL Global Series.<ref name=nhl/>
The arena hosted two 2018–19 regular season NHL games between the [[Winnipeg Jets]] and [[Florida Panthers]] on Thursday, 1 November 2018 and Friday, 2 November 2018 as part of the 2018 NHL Global Series.<ref name=nhl/>

<gallery>
File:Hartwallareena inside.jpg|Jokerit vs [[Rauman Lukko]] in 2007
File:Jokerit vs. Dinamo.jpeg|Jokerit vs [[Dinamo Riga]] in 2018
File:IHWC 2012 Awarding Russia, 20.05.2012, Helsinki, Finland.JPG|[[2012 IIHF World Championship]] Final
File:EuroBasket 2017 Finland vs Iceland 93.jpg|[[EuroBasket 2017]], [[Finland men's national basketball team|Finland]] vs [[Iceland men's national basketball team|Iceland]]
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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| title=Hartwall-areenasta tuli Helsinki-halli, kun sen omistajat olivat lopulta Hartwallille liikaa – OP on pyörittänyt oligarkkien hallin pankkipalveluita
| title=Hartwall-areenasta tuli Helsinki-halli, kun sen omistajat olivat lopulta Hartwallille liikaa – OP on pyörittänyt oligarkkien hallin pankkipalveluita
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| url=https://www.hs.fi/talous/art-2000008653536.html
| url=https://www.hs.fi/talous/art-2000008653536.html
| publisher=[[Helsingin Sanomat]]
| publisher=[[Helsingin Sanomat]]
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| publisher=Winnipeg Free Press
| publisher=Winnipeg Free Press
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| date=6 March 2018
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| title=Helsinki Areena uudistuu: sponsorinimestä katosi kirjain, katsomo sai jättinäytön
| title=Helsinki Areena uudistuu: sponsorinimestä katosi kirjain, katsomo sai jättinäytön
| date=14 August 2014
| date=14 August 2014
| access-date=6 March 2022
| access-date=6 March 2022
| url=https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-7409290
| url=https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-7409290
| publisher=[[Yle]]
| publisher=[[Yle]]
| language=Finnish
| language=Finnish
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| title=Hartwall Arenan nimikyltit otettiin pois Helsingin areenasta – katso kuvat ja video historiallisesta hetkestä
| title=Hartwall Arenan nimikyltit otettiin pois Helsingin areenasta – katso kuvat ja video historiallisesta hetkestä
| date=2 March 2022
| date=2 March 2022
| access-date=6 March 2022
| access-date=6 March 2022
| url=https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-12339818
| url=https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-12339818
| publisher=[[Yle]]
| publisher=[[Yle]]
| language=Finnish
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[[Category:1997 establishments in Finland]]
[[Category:1997 establishments in Finland]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Helsinki]]
[[Category:Indoor arenas in Finland]]
[[Category:Indoor arenas in Finland]]
[[Category:Indoor ice hockey venues in Finland]]
[[Category:Ice hockey venues in Finland]]
[[Category:Jokerit]]
[[Category:Jokerit]]
[[Category:National stadiums|Finland]]
[[Category:National stadiums|Finland]]

Latest revision as of 18:51, 13 November 2024

Helsinki Halli
Helsingin areena, Helsingforsarenan
Map
Former namesHartwall Areena (1997–2014)
Hartwall Arena (2014–2022)
AddressAreenankuja 1, Helsinki
LocationHelsinki, Finland
Coordinates60°12′20.66″N 24°55′44.03″E / 60.2057389°N 24.9288972°E / 60.2057389; 24.9288972
OwnerArena Events Oy (Reima Södervall, Heikki Viitikko)
Capacity14,000 (basketball)
13,349 (ice hockey)
7,500–15,000 (concerts)
3,000–5,000 (amphitheater)
SurfaceVersatile
Construction
Broke ground2 April 1996
Opened19 April 1997 — Planned to be reopened in spring 2025
Renovated2015
Closed2 March 2022
Construction cost300,000,000 mk
(69,000,000 in 2018 euros)
ArchitectSCI Architects
Project managerHarry Harkimo
Main contractorsSkanska
Tenants
Jokerit (1997–2022)

Helsinki Halli (formerly Hartwall Arena) is a large multi-functional indoor arena located in Helsinki, Finland. It was opened in April 1997. The arena is convertible for various events. The total seated capacity during ice hockey games is 13,349 (about 14,000 for basketball, for concerts up to 15,000) and as an amphitheatre, it is significantly reduced to between 3,000 to 5,000.

The formerly[1] Russian-owned arena has been unused since March 2022 due to EU sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The main sponsor, Hartwall, also ended its sponsorship and the arena's name was changed.[2]

Construction and facilities

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The initiative for building the arena came from Harry "Hjallis" Harkimo in 1994. It was built to be ready for the Ice Hockey World Championships in 1997, and was delivered by the constructor on 11 April 1997. The building is elliptical, 153 metres long and 123 metres wide. It also has a practice arena 37 metres underground, used by many hockey teams. It is connected to a multi-storey carpark, which has a total capacity of 1,421 vehicles.

The arena is situated next to Pasila railway station, which is the second busiest railway station in Finland, 3.5 km north of the Helsinki Central railway station.

Other and former names

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Hartwall Areena in 2013.

The national broadcaster Yle calls the arena "Helsingin areena" or "Helsingforsarenan" ("the Helsinki Arena" in Finnish and Swedish). The newspaper Helsingin Sanomat calls it "Helsinki-areena".

It was branded as "Hartwall Areena" from its opening until 2014, and as "Hartwall Arena" thereafter until 2 March 2022.[3] The beverage company Hartwall, also based in Helsinki, was its largest sponsor, and thus got the naming rights.[4] Hartwall ended its sponsorship in March 2022, to avoid association with the then-Russian owners of the arena, Roman Rotenberg and Gennady Timchenko,[5] in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4] In September 2024, the Finnish government announced that it would spend €200,000 on drafting a law that would allow the seizure of the arena from Rotenberg and Timchenko.[6] That November, Rotenberg and Timchenko sold their ownership of the arena to Finnish real estate investment company Trevian,[1][7] with its CEO Reima Södervall along with Heikki Viitikko planning to have the venue reopened by early 2025.[8]

Events

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Entertainment

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Main article: List of entertainment events held at Helsinki Halli

Sports

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The arena was the home venue of the ice hockey team Jokerit.

The arena has also been used for Ice Hockey World Championships, World Figure Skating Championships, NHL Challenge, and World Cup of Hockey. On 2 October 2009, the NHL opened its season in the arena with a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers, making it the first NHL game to be held in Finland. In May 2011, the arena served as the main venue of the 2012 IIHF World Championship. It hosted all Group A games and quarterfinals, all semifinals and the bronze and gold medal games. Group B games and quarterfinals were hosted in Ericsson Globe, Stockholm. It also co-hosted the 2013 IIHF World Championship with Ericsson Globe, but in 2013 all games after quarterfinals were played in Stockholm.

The arena was one of the host venues of the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Its assignment included hosting the gold-medal game, in which Kasperi Kapanen scored an Overtime goal to win Gold for Finland on home ice.

One of the group stages of EuroBasket 2017, was also played at the arena.

The arena hosted two 2018–19 regular season NHL games between the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers on Thursday, 1 November 2018 and Friday, 2 November 2018 as part of the 2018 NHL Global Series.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lempinen, Marko (12 November 2024). "Nyt se on vihdoin totta: Entinen Hartwall-areena on myyty – tässä ovat ostajat". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ^ Palkoaho, Milla (25 August 2022). "Julkisuutta kaihtava sijoittaja haluaa palauttaa Jokerit "Hartwall-areenalle" – Paavo Arhinmäki selittää vaikeaa haastetta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  3. ^ Tuominen, Antti (14 August 2014). "Helsinki Areena uudistuu: sponsorinimestä katosi kirjain, katsomo sai jättinäytön" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  4. ^ a b Hyyppä, Emma; Niemeläinen, Jonne (2 March 2022). "Hartwall Arenan nimikyltit otettiin pois Helsingin areenasta – katso kuvat ja video historiallisesta hetkestä" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  5. ^ Vuorikoski, Salla; Pietiläinen, Tuomo (2 March 2022). "Hartwall-areenasta tuli Helsinki-halli, kun sen omistajat olivat lopulta Hartwallille liikaa – OP on pyörittänyt oligarkkien hallin pankkipalveluita" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  6. ^ Maxim, Klimentiev (18 September 2024). "The Government of Finland has announced that it is ready to spend €200,000 on drafting a law that would allow the seizure of the stadium in Helsinki from Rotenberg and Timchenko". The Bookmaker Ratings.
  7. ^ "IS: Helsingin areena on myyty". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Heikki Viitikko ja Reima Södervall ostivat Helsingin areenan – tämä heistä tiedetään". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 13 November 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  9. ^ Bell, Jason (6 March 2018). "Jets, Panthers to play in Finland on Nov. 1, 2". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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Events and tenants
Preceded by Jokerit
Home arena
1997–present 		Succeeded by
Current
Preceded by Eurovision Song Contest
Venue
2007 		Succeeded by
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