DRFG Arena Brno

DRFG Arena Brno is one of Brno’s best-known multipurpose indoor venues, opened in 1982 and extensively modernized in 2010. Built around a compact central sports and event floor, the arena is particularly associated with ice hockey but can also host concerts, sporting competitions, shows and other major events. It accommodates around 7,700 spectators for ice hockey, while concert configurations can provide capacity for approximately 8,000 visitors.

The interior can be adapted to different types of events, with seating, floor areas and stage layouts changing according to the production. Its compact geometry creates a strong sense of proximity to the rink, court or stage, while visitors have access to numerous food and drink concessions. The arena also includes skyboxes, VIP areas and a restaurant, extending the facilities beyond the main spectator stands.

The arena is located at Křídlovická 34, 603 00 Brno-Staré Brno, Czech Republic. The Křídlovická stop is immediately beside the arena, allowing visitors to arrive close to the entrances by bus or tram; parking directly around the venue can be limited during major events, making public transport or walking particularly practical. For broader information about transport across Brno and connections to other parts of the city, see the city guide below.

Brno, the heart of Moravia, has long been recognized as a city where sporting spectacles, major concerts, and fairground events naturally blend with the relaxed vibe of a student and cultural hub. Visitors often choose it because it offers the perfect balance of energy and ease: lively enough to feel that something is always happening, yet compact enough to reach key places quickly and without stress.

When it comes to arriving and getting around, Brno is exceptionally practical. Public transport is operated by Dopravní podnik města Brna (DPMB), with a network of trams, trolleybuses, and buses, and the wider region is covered by the integrated system IDS JMK. The rail hub Brno hlavní nádraží sits close to the center, making transfers to city lines straightforward, while Letiště Brno–Tuřany (BRQ) is a convenient option for travelers who want a quick transfer into town. That connectivity means arenas, stadiums, and exhibition grounds are easy to reach, whether you travel by public transport or by car.

For a complete trip experience, Brno offers a broad range of accommodation and dining, from hotels right in the center to quieter neighborhoods that are still well connected. Before or after an event, it is easy to find a spot for dinner, coffee, or a late bite, and the city is known for its tidiness and a pleasant sense of safety that helps you focus on what you came for: great fun and a top atmosphere in arenas and stadiums.

If you want to add a “tourist bonus”, Brno rewards short walks and quick side trips. The panorama from Špilberk and views of the city from nearby hills make a great lead-in before a concert, while Petrov with its cathedral is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. In the center, it is worth strolling around Náměstí Svobody and Zelný trh, and architecture lovers often seek out Villa Tugendhat. To unwind after the event, riverside promenades work well, or you can head to Brněnská přehrada, where the pace is slower and the impression of the city remains just as strong.