Copper Box Arena

Copper Box Arena, known as the Copper Box, is a basketball arena with a capacity of 6,000 people in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.

It is home to the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL) and Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL).

It is also used for other events, concerts, meetings, sports, and the community, where it can be configured for up to 7,500 spectators.

Construction began on it in 2009 and completed in early 2011 for the London 2012 Olympic games, where it was used for handball and modern pentathlon. It cost £44million.

In January 2012, the venue was renamed the Copper Box from the Handball Arena, much to British Handball’s dismay.

The London Lions relocated to the Copper Box ahead of the 2013-14 season, playing their first game there on 14 August 2013 in front of a sell-out crowd, losing 72–107 to Iowa.

Copper Box Arena FAQ

What is the capacity of the Copper Box Arena?

The arena can be configured for 6,000 for basketball. For other events that require a smaller ‘stage’ area than a basketball court, such as a boxing, MMA or music concerts, it can go up to 7,481 seats.

How to get to Copper Box Arena?

Public Transport
Public transport is the best and easiest way to get to and from the Park, either by train, underground, bus or cycle.

– The nearest overground station is Hackney Wick (5 minute walk)
– The nearest underground station is Stratford (15 minute walk)
– The 388 bus runs every 10 minutes from Stratford bus station to Blackfriars station and stops directly outside the Copper Box Arena (stops M & N)
– There are more than 140 cycle racks outside the Copper Box Arena, including a Santander Cycles docking station located outside the centre
– Stratford International station is just a 10 minute walk away
– St Pancras International & Kings Cross stations are just seven minutes away by train to Stratford International

By Car
The M25 is only a 25 minutes drive away. Follow directions to Stratford/Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, eventually you will see the Copper Box Arena signposted.

On Foot
It’s a short 10 to 15 minute walk from Stratford tube, train and DLR station.

What is Copper Box Arena address?

The address is Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3HB

What is the nearest accommodation or hotel to stay in to the Copper Box Arena?

There are three hotels nearby we’d recommend:

1) Premier Inn, International Square, Montfichet Road, London, E20 1EE
2) Moxy London Stratford, 86 Great Eastern Road, London, E15 1GR
3) Holiday inn, 196 High Street, London E15 2NE

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Does Copper Box Arena have parking?

There is limited parking available at the Copper Box Arena. Please check on parking availability before you travel. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking available in nearby Westfield shopping centre.