Sport Central

Sport Central is a multi-purpose built sports centre and events arena that is located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It forms part of the Northumbria University campus, in the city centre.[1] The centre houses facilities for swimming, track running, climbing, golf, squash, basketball, netball, badminton, and volleyball.[2] The main sports and events arena has a capacity for over 2,800 spectators.

Sport Central
Sport central Arena
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates54°58′41.4″N 1°36′23.6″W
Capacity2,800
SurfaceParquet
Opened2010

History

Sport Central opened in 2010, at a cost of £30 million.[3] It was previously the home venue of British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles, and Netball Superleague side Team Northumbria.[4] The arena has also hosted international basketball, when the senior men's Great Britain national team staged a game there, featuring NBA star Luol Deng.[5]

See also

References
  1. "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
  2. "Sports Facilities". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011.
  3. "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
  4. "Main Arena". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011.
  5. "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
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