AO Arena Tickets
Manchester, England · Capacity 21,000 · Opened 1995
The AO Arena is one of the largest indoor arenas in Europe, located in the heart of Manchester city centre. With a capacity of around 21,000, it hosts a wide range of events including major music concerts, comedy shows, boxing bouts, and ice hockey matches. It is the home arena of the Manchester Storm ice hockey club.
AO Arena seat layout
Our AO Arena seat layout maps every stand and tier in Manchester into a single seating chart. Whether you're after a specific block or just getting a feel for the stadium layout, this seating map shows how the ground's sections fit together.
Upcoming events at AO Arena
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About AO Arena
The AO Arena opened in 1995 as the Manchester Evening News Arena, built as part of the broader regeneration of the area around Victoria Station. It was constructed to serve as a flagship venue for the city and played a central role in Manchester's successful 2002 Commonwealth Games bid, hosting the boxing events. The arena has undergone several naming rights changes over the years — from the MEN Arena to the Phones 4u Arena, before becoming the AO Arena in 2015. It has hosted some of the world's biggest musical acts and remains one of the busiest arenas in the world by ticket sales.
The sheer scale of the AO Arena creates an electric atmosphere for major events. The steeply raked seating brings even upper-tier fans close to the action, and the acoustics suit everything from intimate comedy sets to full arena rock productions. Floor standing areas for concerts generate a festival-like energy, while sporting events such as boxing nights draw passionate, loud crowds that fill the bowl with noise.
Set in Manchester, AO Arena holds roughly 21,000 spectators and delivers a matchday and concert experience that draws crowds from across the region. Browse upcoming events below and buy with confidence on Staadly.
How to get to AO Arena
The AO Arena sits directly adjacent to Manchester Victoria railway station in the city centre, making it one of the most accessible arenas in the UK. Victoria is served by Metrolink tram lines and regular Northern and TransPennine rail services. The venue is also within easy walking distance of the city centre's bars and restaurants, and numerous bus routes serve the surrounding area.
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Venue information
| Capacity | 21,000 |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Surface | Indoor court |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | England |