Palatrussardi
Palatrussardi, later known as PalaVobis, was an indoor arena located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity was 8,479 and it hosted concerts and sporting events.[6] It was built in 1985 to replace two pre-existing structures, the Sport Palace and the Teatro Tenda Lampugnano.
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| Former names | Palatrussardi (1986–1996)[1] PalaVobis (1996–2002)[2] PalaTucker (2002)[3] Mazda Palace (2002–2007)[4][5] PalaSharp (2007–2013) |
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| Location | Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E |
| Capacity | 8,479[6] |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1985–1986 |
| Opened | September 26, 1986[4][7] |
| Closed | 2011 |
| Demolished | 2013 |
| Tenants | |
| Olimpia Milano (1986–1990) | |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.[8]
Naming right history
When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.[9]
Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002),[1] automobile emissions control company Tucker[3] and Mazda automotive manufacturer.[4][5]
The arena was lastly under an agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.
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| Preceded by Estadio Obras Sanitarias Buenos Aires |
FIBA Intercontinental Cup Final Venue 1987 |
Succeeded by Newell's Old Boys Rosario / O.A.C.A. Indoor Hall Maroussi, Athens |