Cardiff International Arena

Utilita Arena Cardiff
	Utilita Arena Cardiff, September 2023
Former names	Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre (1993–2000); Cardiff International Arena (2000–2011, 2022–2023); Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (2011–2021)
Address	Mary Ann St; Cardiff CF10 2EQ Wales
Coordinates	51°28′44″N 3°10′18″W / 51.478943°N 3.171737°W
Owner	Cardiff Council (Freehold); Live Nation UK (Leasehold)
Operator	Live Nation UK
Capacity	5,000 (seating); 7,500 (standing)
Construction
Built	1989–1993
Opened	9 September 1993
Construction cost	£23 million
Website
	Official website

Cardiff International Arena (formerly known as Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre and currently, for sponsorship reasons, as Utilita Arena Cardiff) is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, Wales, and was opened on 9 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey.^[1] It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility and its former name was due to a sponsorship agreement from 2011 to 2022. The upstairs of the building is known as the World Trade Centre.^[2]

The arena contains a number of function areas, the largest being the main arena which has hosted many national and international events, such as concerts, sports and comedy performances.

^ "Opening of the Cardiff International Arena 1993". 5 August 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
^ "49 landmark moments since Cardiff Motorpoint Arena opened its doors". Wales Online. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

[Opening-1] "Opening of the Cardiff International Arena 1993". 5 August 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.

[WTC-2] "49 landmark moments since Cardiff Motorpoint Arena opened its doors". Wales Online. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

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