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Sporthalle (Cologne)

Coordinates: 50°56′45″N 6°58′46″E / 50.9459499°N 6.9795585°E / 50.9459499; 6.9795585
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Sporthalle
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LocationCologne, Germany
Capacity8,000
Construction
Opened1958
Closed1998
DemolishedMarch 13, 1999
Tenants
BSC Saturn Köln (1977–1993)

Sporthalle was an indoor arena located in Cologne, Germany. It was primarily used for basketball, other indoor sporting events and concerts until it closed due to the larger Lanxess Arena opening. The arena held 8,000 spectators and opened in 1958. It hosted the 1982 European Champions Cup final and was the regular home venue for BSC Saturn Köln basketball team.

Concerts

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In 1980, Queen performed a concert at The Game Tour, and 1982 during Hot Space Tour.

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Preceded by FIBA European Champions Cup
Final Venue

1982
Succeeded by

50°56′45″N 6°58′46″E / 50.9459499°N 6.9795585°E / 50.9459499; 6.9795585