{{Short description|Indoor multi-purpose arena in Brazil}} {{About|the arena in Rio de Janeiro|the arena in Buffalo, New York formerly known as HSBC Arena|KeyBank Center}} {{Infobox venue | name = Farmasi Arena | image = Rioarena.jpg | caption = The then-Arena Olímpica during the 2007 Pan American Games | address = Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 | location = Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<ref>[http://www.hsbcarena.com.br/site/index.asp? HSBC Arena] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918210328/http://www.hsbcarena.com.br/site/index.asp |date=2009-09-18 }} {{in lang|pt}}</ref> | coordinates = {{Coord|22|58|31|S|43|23|25|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = November 2005 | opened = July 2007 | owner = Municipality of Rio de Janeiro | operator = GL events | cost = R$ 126 million (US$ {{formatnum:{{To USD round|126000000|BRA|year=2007}}}}) | years_active = 2007–present | former_names = Arena Olímpica do Rio (2007, 2016)<br />RioArena (2007–2008)<br/> HSBC Arena (2007–2016) | seating_capacity = Sports events: 15,430<br />Concerts: 18,768 | dimensions = {{convert|2400|m2|abbr=on}} | tenants = Flamengo Basketball (some matches) (NBB) (2009–present) | website = https://farmasiarena.com.br/ | public_transit = 18px|link=Transolímpica Parque Olímpico }}
'''Farmasi Arena''' is an indoor multipurpose arena, located in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the indoor arena with largest capacity in the country, with 15,430 people for sports and up to 18,768 for concerts.<ref>[http://www.portalgl.com.br/upload/hsbc/arquivo/quadra.pdf A Quadra] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324001523/http://www.portalgl.com.br/upload/hsbc/arquivo/quadra.pdf |date=2014-03-24 }} {{in lang|pt}}</ref><ref>[http://www.portalgl.com.br/upload/hsbc/arquivo/palco.pdf Configurações de palco] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324001514/http://www.portalgl.com.br/upload/hsbc/arquivo/palco.pdf |date=2014-03-24 }} {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
The arena is named for the Turkish cosmetics company Farmasi through a naming rights deal closed in 2024.<ref>[https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/brasil/marketing-rioarena-muda-de-nome-em-acordo-internacional-feito-pela-gl-events,2f109b9c094f23fcf1de6ebf1da9b6479c5c8u7u.html#google_vignette Marketing: Rioarena muda de nome em acordo internacional feito pela GL events]</ref> Priorly, the arena was sponsored by the American cosmetics company Jeunesse Global from 2017 to 2023,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeunesseglobal.com/en-US/blog/jeunesse_acquires_naming_rights_to_olympic_arena_in_rio_de_janeiro|title=Jeunesse Acquires Naming Rights to Olympic Arena in Rio de Janeiro}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/profile/jeunesse-global|title= Jeunesse Global}}</ref> and British bank HSBC. The arena was completed in July 2007 and was first known as '''Arena Olímpica do Rio''' ''(Rio Olympic Arena)'', which it was known as during the 2016 Summer Olympics. From December 2007 to March 2008, plus the months between Jeunesse's deal expiring and Farmasi taking over, it was known as '''RioArena'''.
== Sports == The arena was built to host basketball and gymnastics during 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 UNESCO teleton, ''Criança Esperança'', after 2008, replacing Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo as the main venue. Starting on 29 March 2008, it was renamed as the HSBC Arena, as part of a naming rights agreement with the bank.<ref>[http://www.propmark.com.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?UserActiveTemplate=propmark&infoid=43972&sid=3 Propaganda & Marketing: "HSBC dá nome a espaço de eventos no Rio de Janeiro"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706154335/http://www.propmark.com.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?UserActiveTemplate=propmark&infoid=43972&sid=3 |date=2011-07-06 }} {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
The arena hosted UFC's first event in Brazil in thirteen years, ''UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami'', which took place on August 27, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 134 main-card results: Okami little challenge for champ Silva, "Shogun" blasts Griffin |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2011/08/27/ufc-134-main-card-results-okami-little-challenge-for-champ-silva-shogun-blasts-griffin/82508986007/|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=27 August 2011|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> Nine other UFC events have since been held in the arena: ''UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes'', on January 14, 2012;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 142 results: Champ Jose Aldo levels Chad Mendes with first-round knee, punches |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2012/01/14/ufc-142-results-jose-aldo-vs-chad-mendes/82503224007/|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=14 January 2012|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar'', on October 13, 2012;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 153 results: Anderson Silva cruises, stops Stephan Bonnar with big knee, strikes |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2012/10/13/ufc-153-results-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar/82484843007/|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=13 October 2012|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie'' on August 3, 2013;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 163 results: Jose Aldo finishes Chan Sung Jung in fourth round |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/4/4586934/ufc-163-results-jose-aldo-finishes-chan-sung-jung-in-fourth-round|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=4 August 2013|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia'', on August 1, 2015;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 190 results: In latest masterpiece, Ronda Rousey KOs Bethe Correia in 34 seconds |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2015/08/02/ufc-190-results-in-latest-masterpiece-ronda-rousey-kos-bethe-correia-in-34-seconds/82389857007/|author=Matt Erickson|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=2 August 2015|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway'', on June 3, 2017;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 212 results: Max Holloway TKOs Jose Aldo to unify featherweight title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2017/06/04/ufc-212-results-max-holloway-tkos-jose-aldo-to-unify-featherweight-title/82281717007/|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=4 June 2017|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington'', on May 12, 2018;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 224 results: Amanda Nunes batters Raquel Pennington, scores blood-soaked 5th-round stoppage |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2018/05/13/ufc-224-results-amanda-nunes-batters-raquel-pennington-scores-blood-soaked-final-round-stoppage/82223079007/|author=John Morgan|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=13 May 2018|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade'', on May 11, 2019;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 237 results: Jessica Andrade stuns Rose Namajunas with knockout slam, claims title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2019/05/12/ufc-237-results-jessica-andrade-beats-rose-namajunas-knockout-slam-claims-title/82044589007/|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=12 May 2019|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill'', on January 21, 2023;<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 283 results: Jamahal Hill wins gutsy battle for vacant title, retires Glover Teixeira |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2023/01/22/ufc-283-results-jamahal-hill-wins-gutsy-battle-for-vacant-title-retires-glover-teixeira/80992823007/|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=22 January 2023|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> ''UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg'', on May 4. 2024<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC 301 results: Alexandre Pantoja ekes by Steve Erceg to retain title in thrilling five-round battle |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2024/05/05/ufc-301-results-alexandre-pantoja-vs-steve-erceg-video-recap/73576701007/|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=5 May 2024|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> and ''UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot'', on October 11, 2025.<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC Rio results: Charles Oliveira taps Mateusz Gamrot, extends UFC records |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/10/11/ufc-rio-results-charles-oliveira-submission-mateusz-gamrot-record-callout-bmf-title/86648131007/|author=Matt Erickson|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=11 October 2025|access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref>
An NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards was also held at HSBC Arena in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.scottradecenter.com/events-tickets/2013/chicago-bulls-memphis-grizzlies.html |title=NBA PRESEASON: CHICAGO BULLS VS. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES |access-date=2013-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812063055/http://www.scottradecenter.com/events-tickets/2013/chicago-bulls-memphis-grizzlies.html |archive-date=2013-08-12 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> The arena also hosted the 2014 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup between Flamengo and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The NBA also hosted a preseason game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat on 11 October 2014, as part of the NBA Global Games.
The venue hosted gymnastics during the 2016 Summer Olympics, and wheelchair basketball during the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
In 2017, the arena hosted the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=2017-02-07 |title=MSI 2017 is coming to Brazil with a new format and more teams |url=https://www.riftherald.com/lol-worlds/2017/2/7/14543396/msi-2017-brazil-location-schedule-format |access-date= |website=The Rift Herald |language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2018, the arena hosted the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Season 8 Pro League finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Forward |first=Jordan |date=2018-11-22 |title=Six big talking points from the Rainbow Six Season 8 Pro League Finals |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/rainbow-six-siege/season-8-pro-league-finals-review |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In November 2022, the arena hosted the Champions Stage of the IEM Rio Major 2022, the eighteenth ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' (CS:GO) Major Championship. The Major was the first held in Brazil and the first held in South America for CS:GO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Scott |date=2022-05-24 |title=Bound for Brazil: IEM Rio Major 2022 announced for October |url=https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/bound-for-brazil-iem-rio-major-2022-officially-scheduled-for-october |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Concerts == Queen + Paul Rodgers concluded their Rock the Cosmos Tour at the arena on 29 November 2008.<ref>[https://www.queenconcerts.com/detail/live/1821/queen-paul-rodgers-live-29-11-2008-hsbc-arena-rio-de-janeiro-brazil.html 29.11.2008 - Concert: Queen + Paul Rodgers live at the HSBC Arena, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil]</ref> Demi Lovato performed at the arena for her South American Tour 2010 on May 27, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/noticia/2010/05/demi-lovato-faz-show-interativo-em-primeira-apresentacao-solo-no-rio.html|title = Demi Lovato faz show 'interativo' em primeira apresentação solo no Rio|date = 28 May 2010}}</ref> Miley Cyrus performed at the arena for her Gypsy Heart Tour on May 13, 2011, and it was Cyrus' first concert in Brazil.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/photos/miley-cyrus-performs-in-rio-de-janeiro-in-risque-outfit/1miley-cyrus-rio-akm-051311/|title = Celebuzz | Celebuzz}}</ref>
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 could not attend were given a refund.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155932 |title=Iron Maiden's Concert Promoter Releases Statement Regarding Rio Cancelation |access-date=2012-02-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823124857/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155932 |archive-date=2011-08-23 }}</ref>
Other stars like Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse, Now United, Ariana Grande, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Radiohead, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Twenty One Pilots performed at the venue. ==Performers== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right" !Country !Artist !Tour !Date |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} {{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Black Label Society | align="left" |Black Rain Tour | align="left" |3 April 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|MEX}} | align="left" |RBD | align="left" |Empezar Desde Cero Tour | align="left" |9 May 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Maroon 5 | align="left" |It Won't Be Soon Before Long Tour | align="left" |7 November 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |R.E.M. | align="left" |Accelerate World Tour | align="left" |8 November 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|MEX}} | align="left" |RBD | align="left" |Tour del Adiós | align="left" |28 November 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Queen, Paul Rodgers | align="left" |Rock the Cosmos Tour | align="left" |29 November 2008 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|CAN}} | align="left" |Alanis Morissette | align="left" |Flavors of Entanglement Tour | align="left" |4 February 2009 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|ITA}} | align="left" |Andrea Bocelli | align="left" | | align="left" |18 April 2009 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Beyoncé | align="left" |I Am... | align="left" |7, 8 February 2010 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Green Day | align="left" |21st Century Breakdown World Tour | align="left" |15 October 2010 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Amy Winehouse | align="left" | | align="left" |10, 11 January 2011 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Iron Maiden | align="left" |The Final Frontier World Tour | align="left" |28 March 2011 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Miley Cyrus | align="left" |Gypsy Heart Tour | align="left" |13 May 2011 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Sade | align="left" |Sade Live | align="left" |22 October 2011 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Selena Gomez | align="left" |We Own the Night Tour | align="left" |4 February 2012 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|BRA}} | align="left" |Jennifer Lopez, Ivete Sangalo | align="left" |Dance Again World Tour | align="left" |27 June 2012 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Maroon 5 | align="left" |Overexposed Tour | align="left" |25 August 2012 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Evanescence, The Used | align="left" |Evanescence Tour | align="left" |6 October 2012 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Kiss, Mötley Crüe | align="left" |The Tour | align="left" |18 November 2012 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |The Cure | align="left" | | align="left" |4 April 2013 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Paramore | align="left" |Self-Titled Tour | align="left" |25 July 2013 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|BRA}} | align="left" |Anitta | align="left" |Turnê Show das Poderosas | align="left" |15 February 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Elton John | align="left" |The Diving Board Tour | align="left" |19 February 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Avenged Sevenfold | align="left" |Hail to the King Tour | align="left" |14 March 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Guns N' Roses | align="left" |Appetite for Democracy | align="left" |20 March 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|KOR}} {{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Shinee, B.A.P, MBLAQ, CNBLUE, Ailee | align="left" |Music Bank World Tour | align="left" |7 June 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Arctic Monkeys | align="left" |AM Tour | align="left" |15 November 2014 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Ed Sheeran | align="left" |x Tour | align="left" |30 April 2015 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Muse | align="left" |Drones World Tour | align="left" |22 October 2015 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Iron Maiden | align="left" |The Book of Souls World Tour | align="left" |17 March 2016 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Ariana Grande | align="left" |Dangerous Woman Tour | align="left" |29 June 2017 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Radiohead | align="left" | | align="left" |20 April 2018 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Ozzy Osbourne | align="left" |No More Tours II | align="left" |20 May 2018 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Arctic Monkeys | align="left" |Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Tour | align="left" |3 April 2019 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|CAN}} | align="left" |Shawn Mendes | align="left" |Shawn Mendes: The Tour | align="left" |3 December 2019 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Backstreet Boys | align="left" |DNA World Tour | align="left" |13 March 2020 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Now United | align="left" |Wave Your Flag World Tour | align="left" |24 March 2022 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Harry Styles | align="left" |Love On Tour | align="left" |8 December 2022 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Arctic Monkeys | align="left" |The Car Tour | align="left" |4 November 2022 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon | align="left" | | align="left" |15 December 2022 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Imagine Dragons | align="left" |Mercury World Tour | align="left" |4 March 2023 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Alicia Keys | align="left" |Alicia + Keys World Tour | align="left" |3 May 2023 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Louis Tomlinson | align="left" |Faith in the Future World Tour | align="left" |8 May 2024 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Simply Red | align="left" | | align="left" |12 March 2024 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard | align="left" |So Much For (Tour) Dust | align="left" |27 August 2024 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Twenty One Pilots | align="left" |The Clancy World Tour | align="left" |24 January 2025 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|USA}} | align="left" |Christina Aguilera | align="left" | | align="left" |6 February 2025 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|GBR}} | align="left" |Dua Lipa | align="left" |Radical Optimism Tour | align="left" |22 November 2025 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|China}} | align="left" |Jackson Wang | align="left" |Magic Man 2 World Tour | align="left" |25 April 2026 |- | align="center" |{{flagicon|Spain}} | align="left" |Rosalía | align="left" |Lux Tour | align="left" |10 August 2026 |}
==Gallery== <gallery class="center" widths="200" heights="160"> HSBC Arena (Pan 2007).JPG|HSBC Arena facade, during the 2007 Pan American Games File:Rio2016 maio ParqueOlimpico Barra 03.jpg|Aerial picture of the arena in 2016. HSBC Arena (Rio) inside.JPG|Inside the HSBC Arena, in a men's basketball game at the 2007 Pan American Games Arena Olímpica do Rio 14072007.jpg|2007 Pan American Games File:Arena Rio.jpg|Outside the Arena during the 2016 Summer Paralympics File:WhatsApp_Image_2016-09-12_at_17.04.29.jpg|2016 Summer Paralympics wheelchair basketball games </gallery>
==See also== *List of indoor arenas in Brazil
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category|Rioarena}} * [http://jeunessearena.com.br/ Official Jeunesse Arena website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080406002753/http://www.hsbcarena.com.br/ HSBC Arena website] {{in lang|pt}} **[http://www.rioarena.com.br/en/ Website] {{in lang|en}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140707114907/http://hsbcarena.com.br/tourvirtual/flash/index_arena.html HSBC Arena 360° Virtual Tour] *[http://www.lutamma.com/UFC/Conheca-o-HSBC-Arena-do-UFC-Rio-30/ UFC no HSBC Arena] {{in lang|pt}}
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