AIS Arena
The Palace | |
| Former names | Indoor Sports Stadium (planning/construction) National Indoor Sports Centre (1981–95) |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 Leverrier Street Bruce, Australian Capital Territory |
| Coordinates | 35°14′52″S 149°6′4″E / 35.24778°S 149.10111°E |
| Owner | Australian Institute of Sport |
| Capacity | 4,200
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| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1979 |
| Opened | 26 January 1981 |
| Renovated | 2016 & 2024 |
| Construction cost | $6.3 million ($33.5 million in 2022 dollars) |
| Architect | Philip Cox & Partners |
| Structural engineer | Bond James Laron & Murtagh |
| Services engineer | SRG Limited |
| General contractor | John Holland Group |
| Tenants | |
| Canberra Cannons (NBL) (1981–2003) Australian Institute of Sport (WNBL) (1981–2012) UC Capitals (WNBL) (1984–2020; 2024–present) AIS Canberra Darters (CBT) (2003–2007) Canberra Brave (AIHL) (2025) | |
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AIS Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Canberra, Australia, located on the grounds of the Australian Institute of Sport. It was built in 1981 and was originally named the National Indoor Sports Centre.