Brno

Name: Winning Group Arena
Address: Křídlovická 34, 603 00 Brno-Staré Brno (Map)
Telephone: +420 543 420 043
Director: Martin Krpec
Capacity: 7700 places
Ice surface size: 60m x 28m.

Arena description

The stadium consists of two large stands along the longer sides of the ice rink and two standing stands behind the goals. There are three entrances to the stadium – the main entrance from Křídlovická Street and two others from Poříčí Street – through which fans can access the stadium concourse. Ten entrances for fans lead directly into the arena, divided according to individual sectors/stands around the ice rink.

Arena history

Winning Group Arena, formerly known as Hala Rondo, was officially opened in 1982 as the largest multi-purpose arena in Brno. It retained its original name until 2011, when it was renamed after the business partner of the HC Kometa Brno ice hockey club. In 2010, it underwent extensive modernization, thanks to which it gained the parameters of modern multipurpose halls and high-quality facilities for visitors.

Over the years, the arena has become the center of sporting and cultural events in Brno. In addition to hockey games with a capacity of 7,700 spectators, it also hosts concerts, training sessions, dance and ballet performances, and other social events. There are ten SKY BOXES, four VIP balconies, a VIP restaurant, and the modern Kometa Pub Arena with a lounge. Thanks to its location near the main train station and city center, the Winning Group Arena is easily accessible to visitors from across the region.

Trenčín

Name: Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium
Address: Považská 63, 911 01, Trenčín
Owner: The city of Trenčín
Telephone: +421 902 911 166
Director: Robert Buchel
Capacity: 6150 (2 981 seated)

The Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium is the home stand of HK DUKLA Trenčín. It was opened on January 17, 1960 and has undergone several renovations since then, most recently in 2022. In 1987, the IIHF World Under-20 Championship was held here. Several well-known NHL and national team players grew up here, such as Marián Hossa, Marián Gáborík, Zdeno Chára, Róbert Švehla and others.

The stadium is often the center of the Slovak national ice hockey team, which has completed several matches and preparation camps here. The Ice Stadium has been named after Pavol Demitra since 2011, when the City Council in Trenčín decided to name the stadium after the tragically deceased ice hockey player Pavol Demitra.