PalaSharp

PalaSharp
Former names	Palatrussardi (1986-1996)[1] PalaVobis (2002) PalaTucker (2002)[2] Mazda Palace (2002-2007)[3][4]
Location	Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy
Coordinates	45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E / 45.491306°N 9.1290778°E / 45.491306; 9.1290778Coordinates: 45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E / 45.491306°N 9.1290778°E / 45.491306; 9.1290778
Built	1985-1986
Opened	September 26, 1986[3][5]
Capacity	8,479[6]
Website	Official Site
Tenants
Olimpia Milano (1986-1990, 2006-2007)

PalaSharp is an indoor arena, located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity is for 8,479 people and it hosts concerts and indoor sporting events.^[6]

The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.^[7]

In 2011 the arena will be demolished.

Naming right history

When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.^[8]

Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002)^[1], Automobile emissions control company Tucker^[2] and Mazda automotive manufacturer.^[3][4]

The arena is currently with agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Il vecchio Palavobis cambia nome e sponsor
2. ^ ^{a b} Addio al Palatucker Si cerca un nuovo sponsor
3. ^ ^{a b c} Palatrussardi
4. ^ ^{a b} A Lampugnano arrivano i giapponesi Per due anni il tendone sarà Palamazda
5. ^ PalaSharp
6. ^ ^{a b} Info Orgaznizzatori
7. ^ Eurolega, Milano spera ancora
8. ^ Azienda:Storia:1980's

External links

• Official Site

Preceded by Estadio Obras Sanitarias Buenos Aires

Intercontinental Cup Final venue 1987

Succeeded by Best of three series