What is the Barclaycard Arena called now?
It opened in 1991 as the National Indoor Arena (NIA). The 15,800 capacity venue was renamed the Barclaycard Arena in December 2014 following a £26m redevelopment. The venue was rebranded from Barclaycard Arena to Arena Birmingham in September 2017 and then rebranded again to Utilita Arena. It is part of the NEC Group.
Is Birmingham arena the same as the NEC?
Parent company The NEC Group also owns and operates the Arena Birmingham (previously the National Indoor Arena and Barclaycard Arena) and ICC Birmingham, both in central Birmingham, and the National Exhibition Centre.
Where is the utility area Birmingham?
Utilita Arena Birmingham
| Arena Birmingham in October 2017 | |
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| Former names | National Indoor Arena (1991–2014) Barclaycard Arena (2014–2017) Arena Birmingham (2017–2020) |
| Address | King Edwards Road Birmingham B1 2AA England |
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What is Birmingham NIA called now?
the Barclaycard Arena
Note that the NIA is now called the Barclaycard Arena. This name change has already taken place after its recent refurbishment. The Barclaycard Arena is in the centre of Birmingham. Also note that the LG Arena will be known as the Genting Arena from January the 1st.
Why have Birmingham changed its name?
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Which part of Birmingham is NEC?
National Exhibition Centre (NEC): Located on the NEC campus. International Convention Centre (ICC): Located in Birmingham city centre. Resorts World Arena: Located on the NEC campus. Utilita Arena Birmingham: Located in Birmingham city centre.
How big is the NIA Birmingham?
15,800 capacity
Venue guide: Utilita Arena Birmingham (formerly the NIA) Utilita Arena Birmingham (formerly known as the Barclaycard Arena, Arena Birmingham & NIA) is a 15,800 capacity, seated and standing venue situated on the banks of Birmingham’s canal hub.
How many arenas are in the UK?
England
| City/town | Arena | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| London | The O2 Arena | 20,000 |
| OVO Arena Wembley | 12,500 | |
| Manchester | AO Arena | 21,000 |
| Milton Keynes | Marshall Arena | 5,000 |
What does NEC stand for in Birmingham?
National Exhibition Centre
NEC Birmingham (National Exhibition Centre)
When was the NIA Birmingham built?
October 4, 1991Utilita Arena Birmingham / Opened
Since first opening our doors back in 1991 as the NIA we’ve built our reputation as a versatile and experienced venue, hosting world-class concerts, sporting events, conferences, family shows and much more.
What is the biggest UK arena?
Manchester Arena
Manchester Arena is the biggest in the UK, with a capacity of 21,000, closely followed by the O2 Arena in London, which can hold 20,000.
Which is the largest arena in the UK?
How many parking spaces does the Barclaycard Arena have?
The Barclaycard Arena has over 2,000 on-site car park spaces across our four car parks. It’s pay and display so we’re open all day every day, and for those of you who are super organised we offer pre-booked car parking for groups of over 10 people on event days.
Where is the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham?
The Barclaycard Arena is in the heart of Birmingham city centre and a doddle to get to. We’d always suggest you leave plenty of time for your journey. “I look forward to visiting every time.
How do I book a parking space at Arena Birmingham?
Arena Birmingham has more than 1,500 on-site parking spaces across four car parks. There’s an Automatic Number Plate Recognition system that reads your vehicle registration as you go in and out of the car parks. CCTV cameras are installed. Arena bosses advice people to pre-book a space before going to the venue. You can do this via Park Jockey.
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