Palatrussardi

Palatrussardi, later known as PalaVobis, was an indoor arena located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity was 8,479 and it hosted concerts and sporting events.[6] It was built in 1985 to replace two pre-existing structures, the Sport Palace and the Teatro Tenda Lampugnano.

Palatrussardi
Former namesPalatrussardi (1986–1996)[1]
PalaVobis (1996–2002)[2]
PalaTucker (2002)[3]
Mazda Palace (2002–2007)[4][5]
PalaSharp (2007–2013)
LocationVia Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy
Coordinates45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E
Capacity8,479[6]
Construction
Built1985–1986
OpenedSeptember 26, 1986[4][7]
Closed2011
Demolished2013
Tenants
Olimpia Milano (1986–1990)
Website
Official Site

The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.[8]

Naming right history

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][5]

The arena was lastly under an agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.

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References
  1. Il vecchio Palavobis cambia nome e sponsor
  2. Il Palatrussardi diventa Palavobis
  3. Addio al Palatucker Si cerca un nuovo sponsor
  4. Palatrussardi
  5. A Lampugnano arrivano i giapponesi Per due anni il tendone sarà Palamazda
  6. Info Orgaznizzatori
  7. PalaSharp
  8. Eurolega, Milano spera ancora
  9. Azienda:Storia:1980's
Preceded by
Estadio Obras Sanitarias
Buenos Aires		 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Final Venue
1987		 Succeeded by
Newell's Old Boys
Rosario / O.A.C.A. Indoor Hall
Maroussi, Athens


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