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The Manchester Evening News Arena is the largest multi-purpose indoor entertainment and sports arena in Europe. It has played host to a variety of international sporting events ranging from basketball and ice hockey to boxing and netball. The spectator capacity ranges from 7,000 to 21,000 dependent upon the configuration of the play zone and the Arena has full TV broadcasting and recording facilities, including the world's largest indoor scoreboard/video wall combination. The netball and boxing (semi-finals & finals) competitions for the Commonwealth Games will be staged here.
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Street address:The Manchester Evening News Arena
Manchester M3 1AR Box office phone number: 0870 162 2002 Public transportation Nearest Metrolink stop: Victoria Nearest railway station: Manchester Victoria Bus routes: 46, 47, 109, 191, 197, 202, 203, 204, 219, 220, 221, 264 Taxis: Rank at Victoria station Box office location At the main entrance Box office payment methods Cash, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, most debit cards such as Switch or Delta, personal cheques with guarantee card. Catering outlet payment methods Cash only Merchandise outlet payment methods Cash, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, most debit cards such as Switch or Delta, personal cheques with guarantee card. Venue hours Standard venue hours for every Commonwealth Games venue are to open 60 minutes before each session and to close 30 minutes after the session. On 1 August the following hours apply: Session 1: doors open 12.00; doors close 17.15
Session 2: doors open 17.45; doors close 22.30 Venue features Food and drink are available from concessions. A bar is available Parking Pay and display parking is available on site and at car parks nearby General venue rules
- No glass bottles or cans may be brought into the venue
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the venue although they may be purchased from the bar within the venue
- Smoking is permitted only in designated areas
- Children under the age of two will be admitted free provided they do not occupy a seat
Services for disabled spectators Tickets for disabled spectators may be purchased by telephoning 0870 162 2002 or visiting the website ticketing section
- Wheelchair spaces (each available with one accompanying companion seat) are priced in the lowest price band
- Guide dogs are permitted in all areas
- Disabled patrons may enter through the main entrance to the venue
- There is a lift available in the venue
- There are accessible toilets
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