100 days of SAP Garden: 34 events attract hundreds of thousands to Munich's new landmark
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100 days of SAP Garden: 34 events attract hundreds of thousands to Munich's new landmarkA look back at the first few months in the new sports arena// NEWSExactly 100 days ago, on 27 September 2024, the SAP Garden opened its doors for the first time. A lot has happened in the multifunctional sports arena since then. Events, popular sports and numerous guests. A look back.
Since the Grand Opening Game against the Buffalo Sabres NHL team, the SAP Garden has been the new home of EHC Red Bull München and an additional venue for FC Bayern Basketball. However, numerous other events have also taken place in the newly opened sports arena in the heart of the Olympic Park, impressively demonstrating the multifunctionality of the building.
Over 330,000 spectators at the 34 events
A total of 34 sports and sports-related events have taken place in the SAP Garden since the end of September. These include major events such as Bromania 3, the RTL NFL watch party, MMA OKTAGON, the final of the Icon League and, most recently, the 360-degree dance show "Flying Bach".
Due to the numerous, diverse events, it is not surprising that over 330,000 guests have already found their way to the SAP Garden.
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A day for the history books! Documentation of the Grand Opening Game
Stars, stars, stars
Among them were numerous prominent guests from politics, sport and the entertainment industry, who could be found in the SAP Garden as visitors or acts. Bavaria's Minister President Dr. Markus Söder, the Bavarian Minister of the Interior, for Sport and Integration Joachim Herrmann, Munich's Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter, Uli Hoeneß (Honorary President of FC Bayern München e.V.), Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (former CEO of FC Bayern München), the soccer stars and icons Lothar Matthäus, Toni Kroos, Antonio Rüdiger, Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich, pole vault world champion and world record holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, ice hockey record-breaking coach Don Jackson, streamers Elias Nehrlich and "Noway4u_Sir" and musicians Herbert Grönemeyer, Sido, Ski Aggu and Soho Bani are just a few examples.
SAP Garden a guarantee for spectacle
Regulars at the SAP Garden regularly get their money's worth. A total of 98 goals have been scored in the 18 games played by EHC Red Bull München in their new home so far. That's an impressive 5.4 goals per game.
Meanwhile, FC Bayern Munich's basketball team have made the sports arena their fortress. From nine games in the top-class EuroLeague, the basketball team has so far achieved a perfect winning record of nine victories.
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Grand Opening-Highlights of FC Bayern Basketball
Over 62,000 visitors for popular sports
But it was not only the major events on the main playing surface in the heart of the sports arena that attracted large numbers of visitors. The city of Munich has rented around 7,900 hours per year on the three additional underground ice rinks. Munich's popular sport has found a new home there. In the first 100 days since the opening, over 62,000 sports enthusiasts have already come to ice skating, ice disco, free skating and ice dancing.
The stadium circuit, including the "Henry" restaurant, the Bullstore, the Red Bull Gaming Garden and the Flying Steps Academy, also enjoys great popularity every day outside of events.
The next major events are already planned
The first 100 days at SAP Garden have already produced historic and emotional moments, provided a home for unique and extraordinary events and taken hundreds of thousands of people on a journey.
But that was just the beginning. In addition to numerous games by EHC Red Bull München and FC Bayern Basketball, spectacular major events such as the Beckenbauer Cup on March 17(tickets), the Harlem Globetrotters on May 11(tickets) and the European Handball Championship 2027 are already planned.
Unique tournament: “Beckenbauer Cup” takes place in the SAP Garden// CURRENT
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The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the SAP Garden - tickets available now// EVENTS
Unique tournament: “Beckenbauer Cup” takes place in the SAP Garden// CURRENT
Last pre-sale phase of EHC Red Bull München for DEL main round started // NEWS
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the SAP Garden - tickets available now// EVENTS
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