IG Arena

The IG Arena, located at 1-chōme-2-2 Meijō, Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 462-0846, Japan, is a multi-purpose arena designed to host various events, including sports tournaments, concerts, and conferences. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Seating Capacity: The IG Arena has a maximum seating capacity of 17,000 people, although this can be reduced to 15,000 for basketball games.

• Function Rooms: The arena features a variety of function rooms, including:

• Suites: 40 suites on the third floor, each offering a unique and luxurious experience for attendees.
• Press Conference Rooms: Two press conference rooms with capacities of 230 and 94 media seats, respectively, designed to accommodate journalists and photographers.
• Meeting Rooms: Various meeting rooms are available for smaller gatherings and breakout sessions, although specific capacities and details are not provided.

Event Facilities

• Exhibition Hall: The arena includes an Exhibition Hall 3 that will accommodate the Main Media Centre (MMC), which comprises the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre. The MMC will have a work room with 400 desks for journalists and photographers, as well as 1,000 sq meters reserved for private offices of news organizations and National Olympic Committees.

• Event Spaces: The hybrid oval-shaped arena is designed to host multiple types of events, including sports tournaments like the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and basketball games featuring the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League.

• Amenities and Services: The arena will offer a range of amenities and services to support events, including audio/visual technology, catering facilities, and security services.

Additional Features

• Sustainability: The arena is part of a broader initiative to develop Nagoya as a sustainable city, aligning with the Niterra Group’s aim to brighten the world through sustainable projects.

• Design and Architecture: Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the arena combines the features of both an oval and horseshoe bowl style, enabling it to host a variety of events.

The IG Arena is poised to be one of Japan’s leading indoor sports stadiums, offering a versatile and state-of-the-art venue for meetings, conferences, and events.