“So far, the most successful year for the O₂ arena was the year 2015, when the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship was held in the Czech Republic. During that year, more than one million visitors came to the O₂ arena,” says Robert Schaffer, the chairman of board and CEO of Bestsport company and O₂ arena. The arena’s attendance still grows. “To welcome more than 950 thousand visitors in one year without the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship proves that the O₂ arena offers truly attractive program. It is a positive signal to us and commitment for next years as well.”

In the year 2018, the most successful events in the O₂ arena were the concerts of Imagine Dragons, two concerts Leoš Mareš or three concerts of Czech band Lucie. Among sporting events we can mention the Fed Cup final, World Floorball Championships and the premiere of the biggest showjumping event in the world Global Champions Prague Playoffs.

Moreover, the O₂ arena’s attendance is close to the milestone – the 10 millionth visitor will be welcomed during next weekend when the shows Walking with Dinosaurs are scheduled. “We are happy to welcome the 10 millionth visitor even before we celebrate the 15 year anniversary of arena,” says Schaffer.

The biggest Czech hall was opened on the 24^th April 2004 under the original name Sazka arena on the occasion of the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship. In 2017, the O₂ arena gained a nomination among five best concert’s hall in the world in prestigious Pollstar Awards.

The 10 millionth visitor may look forward several presents in the O₂ arena, including a package of tickets for the events held in 2019, as well as a private tour of the arena’s backstage.