Marshall Arena

The Marshall Arena (formerly Arena MK, also Milton Keynes Arena) is a multi-purpose arena in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England and is located beside Stadium MK. The 3,420 square metres (36,800 sq ft) multi-use event space is positioned over three floors and anticipates music and sporting events, conferences and exhibitions and parties.[2]

Not to be confused with Planet Ice Arena Milton Keynes.

Marshall Arena
Former namesArena MK (2014–2018)
AddressStadium Way West
Milton Keynes
MK1 1ST
England
Coordinates52°00′30″N 00°43′58″W
Capacity5,000[1]
Construction
Opened5 February 2014
ArchitectPopulous (then HOK Sport)
Website
stadiummk.com

History

Marshall Arena was to be the home of the Milton Keynes Lions professional basketball team. However, the retail developments that would have provided enabling funding were deferred due to lack of financing, leaving the Lions without a home.[3] Following the conclusion of the 2011–12 season, the Lions could not secure a venue within Milton Keynes, resulting in a move south to the Copper Box.[4]

It officially opened on 8 February 2014 when it hosted the 2014 English National Badminton Championships.[2] The Arena has hosted the Professional Darts Corporation's Masters tournament since 2015.

In September 2018, Marshall Amplification announced an agreement with Arena MK to use the space for music events, rebranding it the Marshall Arena.[5]

Marshall Arena was chosen as the venue for the 2020 Championship League snooker tournament taking place in June 2020 because of the convenience of its on-site facilities. During the UK's coronavirus lockdown, it is important that the event can take place behind closed doors with no need for players and officials to leave the venue for the duration of their involvement once they have arrived.[6]

References
  1. "Marshall Arena". www.stadiummk.com. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  2. Fiona O'Hara. "arena: stadiummk opens its doors". Milton Keynes Dons Football Club.
  3. Winkelman can't guarantee arena! Archived 8 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine – MK Citizen 26 November 2008
  4. "Lions to leave Milton Keynes". MK Citizen. 9 August 2012.
  5. Welcome to the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Citizen, 29 September 2018
  6. "Televised live sport to resume in June with snooker tournament in Milton Keynes". ITV News. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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