Rotterdam Ahoy
| Rotterdam Ahoy | |
|---|---|
Ahoy Arena in 2020, the plaza building (right) is now redeveloped as RACC and RTM Stage | |
| Address | Ahoyweg 10 3084 BA Rotterdam Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°52′58″N 4°29′17″E / 51.88278°N 4.48806°E |
| Owner | Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Rotterdam |
| Operator | AEG / ASM Global |
| Built | 1968–1970 |
| Inaugurated | 15 January 1971 |
| Renovated | 1980, 1998, 2011 |
| Expanded | 1980, 1997, 2020 |
Former names | Ahoy Rotterdam |
| Banquet/ballroom | 650 (Congreszaal) |
Theatre seating | 16,426 (Ahoy Arena) 6,000 (Club Ahoy) 4,000 (Theater Hal 1) 7,819 (RTM Stage) |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 54,000 m2 (580,000 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 32,230 m2 (346,900 sq ft) |
| • Breakout/meeting | 2,825 m2 (30,410 sq ft) |
| • Ballroom | 30,000 m2 (320,000 sq ft) |
| Parking | 2,000 spaces |
| Public transit access | D E Zuidplein |
| Website | |
| ahoy.nl | |
Rotterdam Ahoy (formerly known as Ahoy Rotterdam or simply as Ahoy) is a multi-purpose complex with a convention centre and an indoor arena located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Opened originally in 1950, the current complex consists of three main venues: a fairs and events hall, a congress and conference centre, and the main venue the Ahoy Arena. The latter (informally known as the Sportpaleis, lit. 'Sport Palace') opened on 15 January 1971 and is the largest multi-purpose venue in the Netherlands, with a capacity of 16,426 as of May 2019.