Patinoire Polesud

Ice rink in France

45°09′28″N 5°44′04″E / 45.15778°N 5.73444°E / 45.15778; 5.73444Capacity4,208ConstructionOpenedOctober 2001ArchitectHerault Arnod ArchitectesTenantsBrûleurs de Loups (2001-present)

Patinoire Polesud or Pôle Sud (English: "South Pole Ice Rink") is a 4,208-seat multi-purpose arena in Grenoble, France. It is the home of the city's ice hockey club, the Brûleurs de Loups (English: "Wolf Burners"), one of the best in France.

Features

Patinoire Polesud features two ice rinks; the competition rink is 100 by 200 feet (30 by 61 metres). It is used for ice hockey, figure skating, and short track. There is a jumbotron and seating for 4,208 spectators around the competition rink, making it the largest arena in Ligue Magnus. The recreational rink is smaller, at 184 by 66 ft (56 by 20 m), and is open to the public.

In addition to skating related events, the Patinoire Polesud also features a 2-megawatt sound system and lighting, as well as a screen for retransmission of sporting events, movies, and concerts. Over two million spectators have come to see events since the arena opened in 2001.