O2 Arena

O2 Arena, officially named The O2, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in London, United Kingdom. Mostly used for music concerts, it also hosts a variety of entertainment events, including sports and is owned by the Anschutz Entertainment Group.

Opened on 24 June 2007 with a concert by Bon Jovi, it replaced the former Millennium Dome, a large exhibition venue. The seating capacity of the O2 Arena is currently set at 20,000 for concerts and 17,500 for sporting events. The arena was designed by Populous (formerly HOK Sport) and had a construction cost of £789 million.

A category four indoor arena and one of the biggest indoor arenas by capacity in Europe (the biggest in the UK), the O2 Arena has hosted a vast number of high-profile events. It has been the venue for the ATP Tour Finals since 2009, the 2012 and 2018 Olympic Games gymnastics events, and the 2019 Netball World Cup. It was also the location for the 2017 and 2021 finals of the World Darts Championship. The arena was voted the World's Best Venue by Pollstar in 2009 and has welcomed more than 60 million visitors since its opening.

Not only a venue for sports and concerts, the O2 Arena also houses a cinema, exhibition space, and numerous restaurants and bars. It is a significant contribution to London's entertainment scene and continues to be a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.