PHOTOS: Magnificent centre of Hungarian ice hockey opens soon

The brand-new Alba Aréna in Székesfehérvár will be inaugurated with an ice hockey game between the national teams of Norway and Hungary. Check out some photos of the arena in our article.

According to Magyar Építők, a Hungarian construction news outlet, there was a press tour in the arena on 15 February. András Cser-Palkovics, the mayor of Székesfehérvár, said the arena was almost ready. Moreover, they have already obtained the occupancy permit, so there is no legal obstacle to using the new sports centre.

The project’s subcontractor was the Market Építő Ltd, while the Hungarian government provided the financial background. The project cost HUF 46 billion (EUR 118 million). The multifunctional sports hall is 22 thousand sqm and will host 6,000 viewers at ice hockey matches or 8,000 guests at concerts on other events.

On the four floors of the building, there will be restaurants, event halls, and offices. Based on the plans, the ice will be available during the entire year since an insulated covering will be placed on it, provided other events use the sports hall.

Cheap tickets for the first match in the ice hockey centre

György Such, the president of the Hungarian Ice Hockey Association, highlighted that Hungary’s biggest ice hockey centre will be inaugurated on the anniversary of the 2008 Sapporo advance. He added that Székesfehérvár was the centre of the Hungaria ice hockey sport, and that the new arena will host it respectably. Furthermore, it can be the home of finals of championships, cup finals, and duels of national teams.

Mr Cser-Palkovics said everybody can view the newest pride of the city on 23 and 24 February.

First ice:

The inauguration will be on 19 and 20 April, when the Hungarian national team will meet Norway to play preparation matches. The entrance ticket will be very cheap because they would like to fill the new arena. Adults can enter for HUF 3,000 (EUR 7.70), and students and pensioners can go for HUF 1,500 (EUR 3.85) for one day. Two-day entry tickets will be HUF 4,000 (EUR 10.2) and 2,000 (EUR 5.1). Those who take part in the 23 or 24 February events will be able to buy the first tickets. Afterwards, online purchases will begin.

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