// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Palatrussardi say to the ball? You're a rebound to my heart.
 | |
 Interactive map of Palatrussardi | |
Former names | Palatrussardi (1986–1996)[1] PalaVobis (1996–2002)[2] PalaTucker (2002)[3] Mazda Palace (2002–2007)[4] PalaSharp (2007–2013) |
|---|---|
| Location | Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°29′29″N 9°7′45″E / 45.49139°N 9.12917°E |
| Capacity | 8,479[5] |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1985–1986 |
| Opened | September 26, 1986[6] |
| Closed | 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| Olimpia Milano (1986–1990) | |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
PalaTrussardi, later known as PalaVobis, PalaTucker, Mazda Palace and PalaSharp, was an indoor arena located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity was 8,479 and it hosted concerts and sporting events.[5] It was built in 1985 to replace two pre-existing structures, the Sport Palace and the Palatenda.[7]
The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.[8]
Naming right history
[edit]When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.[9]
Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002),[1] automobile emissions control company Tucker[3] and Mazda automotive manufacturer.[4]
The arena was lastly under an agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.
Gallery
[edit]
PalaTrussardi during an Olimpia Milano basketball game
PalaTrussardi outside in the 80s
.jpg)
.jpg)
2026 Winter Olympics
[edit]It was considered to renovate it and use it for ice hockey, along with PalaItalia Santa Giulia, during the 2026 Winter Olympics. This option was later discarded.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Il vecchio Palavobis cambia nome e sponsor
- ↑ Il Palatrussardi diventa Palavobis
- 1 2 Addio al Palatucker Si cerca un nuovo sponsor
- 1 2 A Lampugnano arrivano i giapponesi Per due anni il tendone sarà Palamazda
- 1 2 Info Orgaznizzatori
- ↑ PalaSharp
- ↑ "√ 4 febbraio 1985: Fuoco e neve indimenticabile, il primo concerto degli U2 in Italia".
- ↑ Eurolega, Milano spera ancora
- ↑ Azienda:Storia:1980's
- ↑ "Olimpiadi, primo flop per Milano: il Palasharp non verrà ristrutturato per ospitare l'hockey. Le gare spostate in Fiera". 3 August 2023.
External links
[edit]| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|
| Milan Cluster | |
|---|---|
| Valtellina Cluster |
|
| Cortina d'Ampezzo Cluster |
|
| Val di Fiemme Cluster | |
| Verona | |
.svg){kind=logo}
 | This article about an Italian sports venue is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |