Phu Tho Arena

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Phu Tho Arena (Vietnamese: Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ) is a multi-purpose indoor arena, located in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, within walking distance from the 1932-built Phú Thọ Horse Racing Ground. The arena was constructed for 2003 Southeast Asian Games. Although not officially recognized, the arena is usually home to Vietnam national futsal team. It has a capacity of 5,000 people for sporting events and a full-house capacity of around 8,000.

Phu Tho Arena
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AddressNo.1 Lữ Gia Street, Ward 15, District 11
LocationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
OwnerHo Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Capacity5,000
Futsal: 3,300
Concert: 7,000
Construction
Built24 December 2000[1]
Opened20 November 2003 (2003-11-20)
Construction cost119.4 billion VND[2] ($5.9 million in 2001)
(167.7 billion VND in 2014)
Tenants
Vietnam national futsal team
2003 Southeast Asian Games
2009 Asian Indoor Games

History

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Inside the arena during 2NE1's Galaxy Stage 1 hour prior to the concert

The arena was built in 2000 along with a practice venue. It was opened on November 20, 2003 and has served major sporting as well as entertainment and exhibition events.

Sports events

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Year Date Events
2003 December 2003 Southeast Asian Games taekwondo events
2005 May 22 — June 4 2005 AFC Futsal Championship
2009 June 8 — 14 2009 AFF Futsal Championship
2009 October 28 — November 7 2009 Asian Indoor Games men's futsal matches
2010 April 5 — 11 2010 AFF Futsal Championship
2012 May 9 — 11 2012 Asian Taekwondo Championships
2014 April 30 — May 10 2014 AFC Futsal Championship
2016 July 26 — 29 2016 Vocotruyen World Championship[3]
2017 July 20 — 30 2017 AFC Futsal Club Championship
2017 October 26 — November 3 2017 AFF Futsal Championship
2018 May 26 — 28 2018 Asian Taekwondo Championships

Esports events

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Year Date Events
2024 May 24 — 26 Free Fire World Series — Southeast Asia Spring 2024

Entertainment events

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Year Date Events
2012 November 24 M LIVE MO.A 2012 in Vietnam (Wonder Girls, JJ Project, San E, Huh Gak, ZE:A)
2014 August 10 All or Nothing World Tour (2NE1)
December 7 Saigon Comic Con
2015 May 9 Demi World Tour (Demi Lovato)
2016 August 28 Miss Vietnam 2016
2018 September 16 Miss Vietnam 2018
2020 November 20 Miss Vietnam 2020
2022 January 11 Homecoming of Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên
September 25 Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 — National Costume Show
September 28 Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 — Preliminary Competition
October 1 Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 — Grand Final
November 19 The Masked Singer Vietnam season 1 — All-star Concert
December 23 Miss Vietnam 2022
2023 August 19 Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 — National Costume Show
August 23 Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 — Preliminary Competition
August 27 Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 — Grand Final
September 2 D&E World Tour Fancon — [DElight PARTY] in Ho Chi Minh City
October 20 Miss Grand International 2023 — National Costume Show
October 22 Miss Grand International 2023 — Preliminary Competition
October 25 Miss Grand International 2023 — Grand Final
October 28 The Grand Concert Engfa Live in Vietnam (Engfa Waraha)
2024 April 6 — 7 Baekhyun Asia Tour — LONSDALEITE in Ho Chi Minh City
September 11 Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 — Preliminary Competition
September 14 Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 — Grand Final
November 17 Take Us To Your Heart Tour (Michael Learns to Rock)

Exhibition events

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Year Date Events
2023 December 12 Vietnam International Lift Expo 2023 — Opening Ceremony

References

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  1. ^ Sĩ Huyền (9 November 2003). "Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ sẽ kịp hoàn thành?". tuoitre.vn. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  2. ^ Hương, Võ. "Sai phạm dự án nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ: 13 cá nhân bị phê bình". vietbao.vn. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  3. ^ https://tdtt.gov.vn/chuyen-nganh/the-thao-thanh-tich-cao/giai-vo-dich-the-gioi-vo-co-truyen-viet-nam-lan-i-2016-ngay-hoi-cua-tinh-hoa-vo-viet [bare URL]

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