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The SSE Arena, Belfast

2a Queen's Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ
The SSE Arena, Belfast

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The SSE Arena, Belfast is Northern Ireland’s premier entertainment venue hosting a wide array of shows including international touring concerts, family events, theatre shows, comedy, and sport. The venue is the home to the Stena Line Belfast Giants, Northern Ireland’s only professional ice hockey club who play to thousands of passionate fans dubbed the “Teal Army.”

The 10,800-capacity venue has hosted many world class events and shows over the past two decades including Elton John, U2, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, the MTV Europe Music Awards, and many more.

To elevate any event, the arena offers excellent corporate and private hospitality options with 24 suites and various premium lounge experiences with exclusive amenities.

The SSE Arena, Belfast is available as a venue to hire for large events including conferences, exhibitions and product launches. With an optional stage, back-stage facilities and private VIP lounges, the venue has the flexibility to change from a conference setting to an open plan exhibition space.

SSE Arena Belfast is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see SSE Arena Belfast | AccessAble

 

 

 

 

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Friday, 28th November 2025 - Saturday, 29th November 2025

Friendship FourThe Friendship Four returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2025 when the Rochester Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart University, Miami University, and Union College go head-to-head for the Belpot Trophy at the home of the Belfast Giants!
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Friday, 2nd January 2026 - Saturday, 3rd January 2026

Friendship SeriesFounded by The Odyssey Trust, the Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA Division 1 women’s ice hockey tournament to take place outside of North America. In 2026, for the first time ever, four women’s teams will take part in the Friendship Series, with Boston University, Harvard University,…
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* Box Office will only open on event days one hour before the door opening time. Please check tickets for door opening times. For tickets please visit www.ssearenabelfast.com

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