Uber Arena

{{short description|Multipurpose indoor arena in Berlin, Germany}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}} {{Infobox venue | name = Uber Arena | nickname = | logo_image = Uber Arena Logo 2024.svg | image = Uber Arena Berlin 2024.jpg | address = Uber-Platz 1 | location = Friedrichshain, Berlin, Germany | coordinates = {{coord|52|30|20|N|13|26|36|E|region:DE-BE_type:landmark_source:dewiki|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = {{Start date|2006}} | opened = {{Start date|2008|9}} | closed = | demolished = | owner = | operator = AEG | surface = Multi-surface | construction_cost = €165 million | architect = HOK Sport (now Populous)<ref>[https://portfolio.populous.com/projects/berlinO2arena.html O2 World Berlin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090621074200/https://portfolio.populous.com/projects/berlinO2arena.html |date=21 June 2009 }} architect: Populous</ref> JSK Architects<ref>[https://www.jsk.de/media.php/PDFs/03-Sport_Freizeit/03-1%20O2-World%20Arena,%20Berlin.pdf O2 World Berlin Germany] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425161259/https://www.jsk.de/media.php/PDFs/03-Sport_Freizeit/03-1%20O2-World%20Arena%2C%20Berlin.pdf |date=25 April 2012 }} architect: JSK Architects</ref> | project_manager = | general_contractor = | former_names = O2 World {{small|(2008–2015)}} {{nowrap|Mercedes-Benz Arena {{small|(2015–2024)}}}} | seating_capacity = Concerts/MMA: 17,000 Basketball: 14,500<ref>[http://www.worldstadiums.com/europe/countries/germany/berlin.shtml Worldstadiums.com basketball capacity 14,500.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091006202819/http://www.worldstadiums.com/europe/countries/germany/berlin.shtml |date=6 October 2009 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.euroleague.net/euroleaguenews/off-court/main/i/54850/2354/item Euroleague.net "the 16,000-seat o2 World".]</ref> Ice hockey: 14,200 | tenants = Alba Berlin (BBL) (2008–present) Eisbären Berlin (DEL) (2008–present) | website = {{URL|uber-arena.de/en/|Official website}} }} '''Uber Arena''' (previously branded as O2 World and Mercedes-Benz Arena) is a multipurpose indoor arena in the Friedrichshain neighborhood of Berlin, Germany, which opened in 2008.<ref name="Startschuss"/> The venue became known as Uber Arena following a long-term deal with venue operators AEG Europe in 2024.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Uber succeeds Mercedes-Benz as Berlin Arena naming rights partner|url=https://www.sportcal.com/sponsorship/uber-succeeds-mercedes-benz-as-berlin-arena-naming-rights-partner/|website=Sportcal|date=January 22, 2024|access-date=January 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123025941/https://www.sportcal.com/sponsorship/uber-succeeds-mercedes-benz-as-berlin-arena-naming-rights-partner/|archive-date=January 23, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

With a maximum capacity of 17,000 people (for concerts or MMA),<ref>[https://www.o2world.de/die_arena/daten___fakten.page.htm Data and facts about O2 World] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008045054/https://www.o2world.de/die_arena/daten___fakten.page.htm |date=8 October 2008 }} 30 September 2008 {{in lang|de}}</ref> it is home to the Eisbären Berlin ice hockey club and the Alba Berlin basketball team, and is used for other athletic and civic events, as well as concerts.<ref name="Startschuss">[https://www.de.o2.com/ext/standard/index?page_id=9776&state=online&style=standard&popup=0 Startschuss für die O2 World in Berlin] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514044136/https://www.de.o2.com/ext/standard/index?page_id=9776&state=online&style=standard&popup=0 |date=14 May 2006 }}, 27 April 2006 {{in lang|de}}</ref>

The arena hosted three EuroLeague Final Four's (2009, 2016, and most recently 2024), which is the European professional basketball club competition.<ref>[https://www.euroleague.net/item/31718 Euroleague Basketball, AEG Announce Global Partnership Agreement]</ref> The arena was one of the most prominent elements of the Mediaspree urban redevelopment project, quickly gaining emblematic status in the debates surrounding the project's impact.

==Naming rights== In 2015, German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz reached a deal with the arena management to rename the venue Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin for twenty years.<ref name="Aus o2 World wird Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin">[https://www.rbb-online.de/wirtschaft/beitrag/2015/01/o2-arena-mercedes-benz-arena-berlin-umbenennung.html Aus o2 World wird Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150126121231/https://www.rbb-online.de/wirtschaft/beitrag/2015/01/o2-arena-mercedes-benz-arena-berlin-umbenennung.html |date=26 January 2015 }}, 26 January 2015 {{in lang|de}}</ref> Between 2008 and 2015, the arena was known as O2 World Berlin ({{IPA|de|ɔʊˈtuː ˌvœːɐ̯lt|lang}}) due to sponsorship contract with Telefónica Germany, a telecommunications company.

In March 2024, the arena became known as the Uber Arena, following a long-term deal with venue operators AEG Europe.<ref name="auto"/> The adjacent venue rebranded from the Verti Music Hall to the Uber Eats Music Hall, and the entertainment quarter rebranded from Mercedes Platz to Uber Platz.

==Notable events== * The first band to play at the Mercedes-Benz Arena was Metallica, on 12 September 2008. * Tina Turner performed two sold-out concerts on 26–27 January 2009 during her ''Tina!'': 50th Anniversary Tour. * The arena was the venue for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards. * Sting performed during his ''Symphonicities'' Tour on 21 September 2010, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This show was recorded for his concert album, ''Live in Berlin''. * On 21 February 2009, Scorpions received Germany's ECHO Honorary Award for lifetime achievement at Berlin's O2 World.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=114860|title=Scorpions performs at Germany's ECHO Awards|date=22 February 2009|access-date=22 February 2009|publisher=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> * The venue played host to one NHL Premiere game for the 2011–12 NHL season on 8 October 2011, which was the first regular season NHL game in Germany. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 4–2.<ref name=2011nhlpremiere>{{cite web|title=Premiere 2011 teams, locations revealed|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=559145|publisher=NHL.com|access-date=11 May 2011|date=11 April 2011}}</ref> * The arena hosted the second stage of the 2011 Euro Beach Soccer League between 8–10 July.<ref>{{cite web|title=EBSL 2011 goes to Berlin!|url=https://www.beachsoccer.com/news/267|publisher=beachsoccer.com|access-date=1 June 2011|date=1 June 2011}}</ref> * American singer Britney Spears performed a sold-out concert on 26 July 2009 during her tour ''The Circus Starring: Britney Spears''. She returned for another sold-out show on 6 August 2018 as part of her ''Britney Spears: Piece of Me'' Tour. * Muse performed a sold-out concert on 29 October 2009 during ''The Resistance'' Tour. * Australian singer Kylie Minogue performed her ''Aphrodite: Les Folies'' Tour show on 1 March 2011. She will return on 4 July 2025 for her Tension Tour. * Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler played the O2 during their dual European tour on 29 October 2011. * Coldplay performed a sold-out show at the arena on 21 December 2011 as part of their ''Mylo Xyloto'' Tour. * On 27 March 2012, Il Divo performed a concert as part of their 2012 ''Wicked Game'' album tour. * American singer Madonna performed during her ''MDNA'' Tour on two sold-out nights in June 2012, and returned for two shows in November 2015 on her ''Rebel Heart'' Tour. * Pearl Jam performed at the arena on 4–5 July 2012 during their 2012 tour. * Italian singer Laura Pausini performed here as part of her ''Inedito'' World Tour. * The Beach Boys played during their ''50th Anniversary'' Tour in August 2012. * Lady Gaga performed her ''Born This Way Ball'' tour in September 2012, and on 9 October 2014 for her ''ArtRave: The Artpop Ball'' tour. * American singer Jennifer Lopez performed during her ''Dance Again'' World Tour in October 2012. * Beach soccer returned to the arena in August 2012 to again host the second stage of the 2012 Euro Beach Soccer League. * One Direction performed on 11 May 2013 on their ''Take Me Home'' Tour. * American icon Beyoncé performed to two sold-out crowds on 23 and 24 May 2013 with her ''Mrs. Carter Show''. * Iron Maiden performed on 18 June 2013. * Rihanna performed on 2 July 2013, on her ''Diamonds'' World Tour. * On 7 February 2014, Taylor Swift performed a show on her ''Red Tour''. * On 22 May 2014, French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour performed a show as part of his ''The Legend Returns'' Tour. * On 19 November 2014 rock band Linkin Park performed a show as a part of their ''The Hunting Party'' Tour. They returned to the venue on 12 June 2017 as part of their ''One More Light'' World Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Linkin Park Setlist at Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin |url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/linkin-park/2017/mercedes-benz-arena-berlin-germany-3be74850.html |access-date=2025-12-16 |website=setlist.fm |language=en}}</ref> * Depeche Mode performed at the stadium six times: the first was on 9 January 2010 during their ''Tour of the Universe''. The second and the third were on 25/27 November 2013 during their ''Delta Machine'' Tour, 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 film ''Live in Berlin''. The fourth, fifth, and sixth shows were during their Memento Mori tour on 13/15/20 February 2024. * U2 performed at the arena on 24, 25, 28 and 29 September 2015 as part of their ''Innocence + Experience'' Tour. They also played at the arena on 31 August and 1 September 2018 as part of their ''Experience + Innocence'' Tour. * Irish-American dancer and musician Michael Flatley reprised his role as 'Lord of the Dance' on 6 December 2010 during the ''Return of Michael Flatley As Lord of the Dance'' tour. A few scenes from the 3D concert film ''Lord of the Dance 3D'' were filmed during this performance, as well as at the O2 London and O2 Dublin. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray under the title ''Michael Flatley Returns As Lord of the Dance'' in 2011. A 3D version was released only in Blu-ray in late 2011. * In October 2013, the artist Jakob Kupfer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jakobkupfer.com/index.html|title=Jakob Kupfer|website=jakobkupfer.com}}</ref> transformed the LED facade of the O2 World Berlin into a giant art installation. * On 31 May 2014 UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi was the first event that the UFC had hosted in the venue. * The venue hosted group matches of the FIBA EuroBasket 2015. * On 31 October 2015 the arena hosted the 2015 League of Legends World Championship final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://euw.lolesports.com/articles/2015-world-championship-venues|title=2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES|website=lolesports|publisher=Riot Games|access-date=9 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411152439/http://euw.lolesports.com/articles/2015-world-championship-venues|archive-date=11 April 2015}}</ref> * On 20 June 2015 held UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne. * Adele performed on 7&8 May 2016 as part of her ''Adele Live 2016'' tour.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Berlin|first=Mercedes-Benz Arena|title=Adele {{!}} Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin|url=https://www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de/en/events/detail/adele|access-date=22 February 2021|website=www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de|archive-date=19 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619212942/https://www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de/en/events/detail/adele|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Celine Dion performed on 23&24 July 2017 as part of her European summer tour, ''Celine Dion Live 2017''. * On 30 September 2017, G-Dragon performed during his ''Act III: M.O.T.T.E'' World Tour. * On 22 February 2018, it hosted the 4th week of the 2018 Premier League Darts from the Professional Darts Corporation, the first time the event took place in Germany. * On 16 October 2018, BTS performed during their second world tour, BTS World Tour: ''Love Yourself''. It was the South Korean group's first time in Europe. * On 28 February 2019, Nicki Minaj performed as a part of ''The Nicki Wrld Tour''. * On 14 May 2019, Hugh Jackman performed his ''The Man. The Music. The Show.'' tour. * On 17 May 2019, WWE hosted a house show. * On 11 July 2019, Christina Aguilera performed during her ''The X'' Tour. * On 13 July 2019, Monsta X performed during their ''We Are Here'' World Tour. * On 5–8 September 2019, the Champions stage of the StarLadder & i-League Berlin Major 2019 was hosted by StarLadder and Valve. This was an official Major tournament where teams from all over the world competed for $1,000,000 prize fund, playing the video game ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''. * On 26 September 2019, singer-actress Cher kicked-off the European leg of her ''Here We Go Again'' Tour, her first tour of Europe since her ''Living Proof: The Farewell'' Tour (2004). * On 13 October 2019, GOT7 performed during their ''2019 World Tour KEEP SPINNING''. * On 7 and 8 March 2022 Genesis kicked-off the European leg of ''The Last Domino?'' Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genesis-music.com/|title=Genesis - The Official Site|date=11 January 2023|website=genesis-music.com}}</ref> * On 10 May 2022, Dua Lipa performed a sold-out show as part of her ''Future Nostalgia'' Tour. * On 20 July 2022, Harry Styles performed as a part of his ''Love on Tour''. * It hosted the final phase matches at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022. * On 13 June 2022, the arena hosted the 2022 Premier League Darts final. * On 11 October 2022, Kendrick Lamar performed at the arena (with Baby Keem and Tanna Leone opening) during his ''The Big Steppers'' Tour. * On 19–20 December 2022, Blackpink performed at the arena during their ''Born Pink'' World Tour. * On 14 February 2023, ATEEZ performed at the arena during their ''THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL'' World Tour. * On 20–21 February 2023, Robbie Williams performed at the arena as part of the European leg of his ''XXV'' Tour. * On 3 April 2023, NCT Dream performed for ''The Dream Show 2: In A Dream.'' * On 13 and 14 September 2023, TWICE performed at the arena during their ''Ready to Be'' World Tour. * On 14 October 2023, 50 Cent performed at the arena (with Busta Rhymes as opening act) as part of ''The Final Lap'' Tour. * On 20 October 2023, Louis Tomlinson performed at the arena for his ''Faith In The Future'' World Tour. * On 10 and 11 February 2024, the arena hosted the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party. * On 13 March 2024, The 1975 performed at the arena for their Still… At Their Very Best World Tour * On 4 and 5 May 2024, ''Monster Jam'' made its debut at the arena. * On 6 May 2024, Colombian reggaetón artist J Balvin performed during his ''Que Buena Volver a Verte'' Tour. * On 1 June 2024, Olivia Rodrigo performed at the arena during her ''Guts'' World Tour. * On 7 June 2024, Nicki Minaj performed at the arena during her ''Pink Friday 2'' World Tour. * On 10 June 2024, IVE performed at the arena during their world tour, ''SHOW WHAT I HAVE''. * On 23 June 2024, IU performed at the arena during her HEREH World Tour. * On 2 July 2024, Colombian singer Karol G performed at the arena during her ''Mañana Será Bonito'' World Tour. * On 6 July 2024, The Pet Shop Boys performed ''Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live''. * On 30 July and 31 July 2024, Justin Timberlake performed for The ''Forget Tomorrow'' World Tour. * Uber Arena hosted the pay-per-view and livestreaming event WWE Bash in Berlin on 31 August 2024, as well as an episode of ''WWE SmackDown'', on 30 August 2024. * Uber Arena hosted the Laver Cup, a men's tennis tournament, from 20 to 22 September 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lavercup.com/news/2023/09/27/laver-cup-is-bound-for-berlin-in-2024|title=Laver Cup is bound for Berlin in 2024|website=Laver Cup|date=27 September 2023}}</ref> * On 6 November 2024, NCT DREAM performed for The Dream Show 3: Dream( )scape. * On 18–19 February 2025, ATEEZ performed at the arena for Towards The Light: Will To Power world tour. * On 19 March 2025, Sabrina Carpenter performed as part of her Short n' Sweet Tour. * On 7 May 2025, Ghost performed as part of their ''Skeletour World Tour 2025''. * On 12 May 2025, Tyler, the Creator performed at the arena as part of his Chromakopia: The World Tour. * On 4 June 2025, Tate McRae performed at the arena as part of her Miss Possessive Tour. * On 21 October 2025, Katy Perry performed at the arena during her ''Lifetimes Tour'' World Tour. * On 4 and 5 November 2025, Lady Gaga performed as part of her Mayhem Ball. * On 15 January 2026, Uber Arena hosted the first regular season NBA game in Germany between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. * Uber Arena will host the final phase matches at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. * On 9 January 2026, Uber Arena hosted the second episode of WWE SmackDown of 2026. * On 23 May 2026, TWICE performed at the arena during their This Is For World Tour.

==Attendance== This is a list of home attendance figures of Alba Berlin at O2 World.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.beko-bbl.de/de/statistiken/zuschauer/zuschauer-statistiken/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141223203523/http://www.beko-bbl.de/de/statistiken/zuschauer/zuschauer-statistiken/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=23 December 2014|title=Attendance data at Basketball Bundesliga website}}</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:right" |- ! colspan=5|German League<ref>Including playoff games</ref>!! rowspan=13| !! colspan=5|European competitions |- ! Season !width=65|{{Tooltip|Total|Total season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|High|Highest season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|Low|Lowest season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|Average|Average season attendance}} ! Season !width=65|{{Tooltip|Total|Total season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|High|Highest season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|Low|Lowest season attendance}} !width=55|{{Tooltip|Average|Average season attendance}} |- | align=left|2008–09 || 232,490 || 14,800 || 6,103 || '''10,108''' | align=left|2008–09 EL || 90,111 || 14,800 || 9,147 || '''11,264''' |- | align=left|2009–10 || 193,940 || 14,500 || 7,543 || '''10,207''' | align=left|2009–10 EC || 72,812 || 14,500 || 9,283 || '''10,402''' |- | align=left|2010–11 || 262,367 || 14,500 || 7,431 || '''10,932''' | align=left|2010–11 EC || 51,757 || 9,222 || 7,114 || '''8,626''' |- | align=left|2011–12 || 207,475 || 14,500 || 8,845 || '''10,920''' | align=left|2011–12 EC || 45,929 || 8,856 || 6,184 || '''7,655''' |- | align=left|2012–13 || 182,645 || 13,786 || 6,878 || '''10,147''' | align=left|2012–13 EL || 108,122 || 11,988 || 7,816 || '''9,010''' |- | align=left|2013–14 || 245,163 || 14,500 || 8,105 || '''10,659''' | align=left|2013–14 EC || 72,984 || 8,110 || 6,204 || '''7,298''' |- | align=left|2014–15 || 224,748 || 13,688 || 7,277 || '''10,216''' | align=left|2014–15 EL || 123,501 || 14,133 || 8,226 || '''10,292''' |- | align=left|2015–16 || 178,911 || 14,052 || 7,218 || '''9,940''' | align=left|2015–16 EC || 67,068 || 8,855 || 6,251 || '''7,452''' |- | align=left|2016–17 || 166,337 || 13,022 || 6,376 || '''9,785''' | align=left|2016–17 EC || 47,435 || 8,666 || 5,429 || '''6,776''' |- | align=left|2017–18 || 231,153 || 13,566 || 7,543 || '''9,631''' | align=left|2017–18 EC || 62,050 || 8,878 || 6,322 || '''7,756''' |- | align=left|2018–19 || || || || | align=left|2018–19 EC || 96,555 || 12,945 || 6,322 || '''8,046''' |}

==Gallery== <gallery> File:O2 World Berlin.JPG|{{center|O2 World Berlin}} File:Berlin-O2-night2.jpg|{{center|O2 World night}} File:O2 World Berlin Haupteingang.JPG|{{center|O2 World Berlin main entrance}} File:Mercedes Benz Dome Berlin (47035514414).jpg|Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin File:Berlin, O2 World under construction.jpg|{{center|O2 World under construction}} File:Alba Berlin vs BBC Bayreuth, 19 February 2011 (2).jpg|{{center|Alba Berlin vs BBC Bayreuth, 19 February 2011}} </gallery>

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==External links== {{Commons category|Uber Arena}} *[https://www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de/en/ Official site Mercedes-Benz Arena] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110172642/https://www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.de/en/ |date=10 January 2021 }} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151002135220/http://bilder-hamburg.info/index.php/Berlin/O2-World-Arena Pictures of the Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin] *[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=52.5054469&lon=13.4431028&z=16&l=0&m=a&v=2 wikimapia]

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