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Palatrussardi

Former names	Palatrussardi (1986–1996) PalaVobis (1996–2002) PalaTucker (2002) Mazda Palace (2002–2007) PalaSharp (2007–2013)
Location	Via Antonio Sant'Elia, 33 20151 Milan, Italy
Coordinates	45°29′28.70″N 9°7′44.68″E / 45.4913056°N 9.1290778°E / 45.4913056; 9.1290778
Capacity	8,479
Construction
Built	1985–1986
Opened	September 26, 1986
Closed	2011
Tenants
Olimpia Milano (1986–1990)
Website
Official Site

PalaTrussardi, later known as PalaVobis, PalaTucker, Mazda Palace and PalaSharp, was an indoor arena located in Milan, Italy. The seating capacity was 8,479 and it hosted concerts and sporting events. It was built in 1985 to replace two pre-existing structures, the Sport Palace and the Palatenda.

The arena hosted the 1987 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which local Philips Milano defeated FC Barcelona and won the competition.

Naming right history

When opened in 1986, it was named after Nicola Trussardi, a local fashion designer and entrepreneur.

Other naming rights deals included computer company Vobis (1996–2002), automobile emissions control company Tucker and Mazda automotive manufacturer.

The arena was lastly under an agreement with Sharp electronics corporation, in effect since 2007.

Gallery

• PalaTrussardi during an Olimpia Milano basketball game
• PalaTrussardi outside in the 80s

2026 Winter Olympics

It was considered to renovate it and use it for ice hockey, along with PalaItalia Santa Giulia, during the 2026 Winter Olympics. This option was later discarded.

References

1. PalaSharp
2. ^ Il vecchio Palavobis cambia nome e sponsor
3. Il Palatrussardi diventa Palavobis
4. ^ Addio al Palatucker Si cerca un nuovo sponsor
5. ^ A Lampugnano arrivano i giapponesi Per due anni il tendone sarà Palamazda
6. ^ Info Orgaznizzatori
7. "√ 4 febbraio 1985: Fuoco e neve indimenticabile, il primo concerto degli U2 in Italia".
8. Eurolega, Milano spera ancora
9. Azienda:Storia:1980's
10. "Olimpiadi, primo flop per Milano: il Palasharp non verrà ristrutturato per ospitare l'hockey. Le gare spostate in Fiera". 3 August 2023.

External links

• Official site

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