New Sparkasse Ice Dome in Halle: Ice hockey highlight for 3,300 fans!

New Sparkasse Ice Dome in Halle: Ice hockey highlight for 3,300 fans!

On October 25, 2025, the new Sparkasse Ice Dome was ceremoniously opened in Halle (Saale). With this modernized sports complex, the city will have a new home for the Saale Bulls ice hockey team. The opening was celebrated with an exciting home game against the Hannover Indians, which thrilled the spectators.

The renovation of the Ice Dome was led by the renowned SCHULITZ Architects office. The former ice rink on Gimmritzer Damm, which served as an open ice rink since 1957 and as an artificial ice rink from 1968, was demolished in 2016 due to significant flood damage. This damage had severely affected the hall almost five decades after its opening, and the temporary hall that was built afterwards was only a temporary solution.

An enormous financial commitment

The modern developments in the Ice Dome cannot be overlooked: the new hall has an impressive capacity of 3,300 spectators and offers a floor space of around 10,000 square meters. The renovation and conversion costs totaled around 32.6 million euros, which were primarily financed through flood relief funds. The city of Halle shows that it not only cares about its sporting facilities, but is also prepared to invest in the future.

From history to the present

The history of the building is just as exciting as its future: in 1967 the ice rink was first expanded into an artificial ice rink, which was then modernized in 1973 and used for numerous events. Among other things, the 1974 Handball World Cup and many important boxing events such as the Chemical Cup took place there. This tradition of liveliness and sportiness is continued with the new Sparkasse Ice Dome.

Another interesting aspect is the flood educational trail in Halle, which sensitizes the community to the challenges of climate change and the need for nature and species protection in the region. The restoration of the original retention area of ​​the Saale represents a significant contribution to flood protection, which was not least driven by the demolition of the old hall.https://halle.de/leben-in-halle/klimaschutz-und-umwelt/natur-und-artenschutz/hochwasserlehrpfad-der-stadt-halle-saale/alte-eissporthalle

Overall, the opening of the Sparkasse Ice Dome not only shows the fundamental drive for modernization and renewal, but also the city of Halle's deep connection to ice sports. As a new address for ice hockey and other sports, the Ice Dome will certainly be popular with sports fans and will attract numerous visitors.

For the city of Halle, the new ice dome is a clear step forward, combining both historical and modern aspects. Together with the support from the population and those responsible, Halle is sending a clear signal for the future of city sport.