Hockey Anlage: Located in Olympia Park in Munich, it has the capacity to host large numbers of spectators. The stadium hosted the summer Olympics in 1972, it spread across 95000 sq meters. The stadium has high-end facilities for hockey.
Hockey is one of the most popular games in the world. Many passionate fans across the globe admire the game. Over the years, many hockey teams from different nations in the world have been participating in the Olympics and tournaments.
Many countries have hockey stadiums, but do not have good facilities and got the chance to host tournaments. The modern hockey stadiums has all the amenities including proper passages, dressing rooms, restrooms, cafeteria, high-end courts, etc. Additionally, many stadiums can host large crowds.
Here are the top 10 hockey stadiums in the world:
Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Center:
One of the most popular hockey stadiums in the world. Hellinikon stadium is located in Greece and has a capacity of 15000 spectators. Opened on August 11, 2004, is one of the largest stadiums for hockey in the world. The stadium has hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. However, initially, it could host up to 7000 spectators, later the expansion was made.
Herndon Stadium:
The stadium is popular for hosting the Atlanta Olympics 1996. It is two-sided at Atlanta University Centre, and is named after Alonzo Franklin Herdon( African-American entrepreneur). The Herndon stadium was the native stadium for Atlanta beat Women’s football club. Since the stadium has the capacity to host 15000 spectators currently. Thus, it is considered one of the largest hockey stadiums across the globe. Now lies dysfunctional, and was formerly home to USA Women and Men’s hockey teams.
Olympic Green Hockey field:
With the ability to host 17000 spectators, the Olympic green hockey field is one of the most beautiful stadiums in China. The hockey field hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. It also hosted 5 sides and 7 sides at the Paralympics. As a matter of fact, the stadium currently serves as home to China’s Men and Women’s hockey teams.
Riverbank Arena:
One of the most expensive hockey stadiums in the world. The Riverbank Arena is located in London and has the capacity to host 20,000 spectators. For a fact, Riverbank is the home ground for England and Great Britain’s national hockey teams. Although, the stadium hosted the 2012 London Olympics and Summer Paralympics 2012.
Weingart Stadium:
The stadium is build with a large investment of $3.1 Million. Formerly named Los Angeles College Stadium, later named after Ben Weingart (Philanthropist). Located in California, the stadium can host 22,000 spectators. The stadium hosted the 1984 Olympic field hockey tournament when Us Women’s hockey won bronze. The stadium serves as the home ground for USA men’s and Women’s hockey teams.
Olympic Hockey Center:
The stadium is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has the capacity to host up to 10,000 spectators. Moreover, there are two courts in the stadium with different capacities. The larger court can host 10,000 spectators while the smaller court has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. The stadium hosted the Summer Olympics in 2016.
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Center:
Sydney hockey center is one of the most beautiful hockey stadiums. The stadium is revamped with all the high-end facilities, by the governing body of South Wales. The stadium not only hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000 and but has been the center for many paralympic tournaments over the years.
Estrada Olímpic de Terrassa:
One of the finest stadiums equipping all the facilities for field hockey. Located in Spain, the stadium has the capacity to host 12,000 spectators. The stadium hosted the Summer Olympics 1992. Moreover, the stadium has featured in many football matches also.
Panther Stadium:
At present, Panther stadium is a native member of Clark Atlanta University Panthers members. However, the Stadium has a low capacity to host visitors. It hosted the Summer Olympics in 1996 and is located in North Carolina.
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