Prague, Czech Republic · Arena
Central Europe's biggest indoor arena
Prague's main venue for world tours, ice hockey and sport, right next to the metro. Built for the 2004 Ice Hockey World Championship, it hosts over a hundred events a year.
Rudí (The Reds)
Prague's most famous ice hockey club plays its big games — derbies and play-offs — in the O2 Arena, filling the bowl with red and white flags. The arena also hosted the Ice Hockey World Championship in 2004, 2015 and 2024.
Biggest honours
The arena was built for the 2004 IIHF World Championship and opened as Sazka Arena. It was the largest indoor venue in Central Europe and quickly became the city's first choice for major concerts.
After the original owner's financial problems, it was renamed O2 arena in 2008. It has since hosted two more Ice Hockey World Championships, Davis Cup and Fed Cup finals and hundreds of world tours.
Next door, the O2 universum conference and concert hall opened in 2019, turning the Vysočany area into Prague's main entertainment district.
In one year the Czech team won the Davis Cup against Spain and the Fed Cup final at the arena.
Czechia beat Switzerland 2–0 in the World Championship final, with David Pastrňák scoring the winner.
Most big pop, rock and comedy tours that come to Prague play here.
Indicative layout of O2 arena Prague for concerts — exact blocks vary by show.
Pitch / stage
Floor / ice
Floor
Standing or seated area in front of the stage, depending on the show.
Lower ring (100s)
Closest seats around the floor. Side sections near the stage are the best value.
Upper ring (400s)
Higher and further, but the bowl is compact so the view stays good.
The metro runs until around midnight and extra trains run after big shows. If you're staying in the centre, walk one stop to Vysočanská where it's less crowded.
Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. There's a paid cloakroom inside for coats and small bags.
Trendy district with restaurants, a few stops on metro B.
Classic sightseeing base, 15 minutes by metro.
Modern hotels within walking distance of the arena.
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About an hour before the start for seats, earlier for standing near the stage.
Yes, a paid cloakroom is available on most event nights.
Yes, food and drinks are paid by card inside.