EHC Kloten · Kloten, Switzerland
Swiss Arena is a hockey venue located in Kloten, Switzerland, with a seating capacity of 7,624. It is home to EHC Kloten, who compete in National League. Swiss Arena is one of 25 venues in Switzerland tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 7th among National League stadiums by capacity.
When you arrive in Kloten, just a stone's throw from Zurich Airport, you'll find the Swiss Arena standing as the proud home of the Kloten Flyers ice hockey club. This 7,624-seat venue has been bringing fans to their feet since its major renovation back in 1997, and if you're lucky enough to catch a Flyers game here, you'll experience the raw intensity of Swiss hockey culture firsthand. The arena has gone through a few name changes over the years, from its original Eishalle Schluefweg to Kolping Arena in 2008, before settling on its current Swiss Arena moniker in 2015, but the electric atmosphere inside has remained constant.
Beyond hosting thrilling regular season hockey, this venue has welcomed some of international sport's biggest moments. In 2004, the arena buzzed with energy as it hosted the finals of the Men's World Floorball Championships, and hockey fans will remember 2009 when it served as one of the host venues for the IIHF World Championships, bringing the world's best players to this corner of Switzerland. Whether you're a dedicated hockey pilgrim making the rounds of European arenas or simply looking for an authentic Swiss sporting experience during a Zurich stopover, the Swiss Arena delivers an intimate yet passionate atmosphere that larger venues simply can't match.
