PalaLido
The Allianz Cloud previously known as Palazzetto Lido Sport, commonly known as PalaLido, is a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. The arena's primary use is to host basketball and volleyball games, but it can also be used to host handball, tennis, gymnastics, and wrestling. The arena currently has a seating capacity of 5,420 for sports events. It will host ice sledge hockey in the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
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| Full name | Palazzetto Lido Sport |
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| Location | Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
| Owner | Municipality of Milan |
| Type | Arena |
| Genre(s) | Multi-purpose |
| Capacity | 5,420 |
| Surface | Parquet |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Construction cost | €9 million euros (2016 reconstruction) |
| Tenants | |
| Powervolley Milano | |
History
PalaLido originally opened in 1961.[1] In 2005, the arena's seating capacity was increased from 3,500 to 3,800. In 2011, a rebuild of the arena began. Finally, in 2016, the arena was rebuilt, with a new seating capacity of 5,420.
The arena was once used as the home arena of the top-tier level Italian League basketball club Olimpia Milano.
On June 17, 1980, Devo performed at the arena during their Freedom of Choice tour. The show was originally planned to happen at the Velodromo Vigorelli, but due to rain, it was moved to the Palalido.
Wrestling and Combat Sports
On October 3, 2020, it was the venue for Bellator Milan 3.
2026 Winter Olympics
It is one of two venues to be used for ice hockey, along with PalaItalia Santa Giulia.
References
- Floris, Francesco (September 8, 2015). "Palalido di Milano, il nuovo tempio del basket nella cittadella dello sport" [Palalido of Milan, the New Temple of Basketball in the Citadel of Sport]. Linkiesta (in Italian). Archived from the original on August 28, 2016.