OVO Hydro
The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland.[1]
"The Hydro" redirects here. For the Tasmanian electrical power authority known by that name, see Hydro Tasmania.Former names
Scotland's National Arena (planning)
Scottish Hydro Arena (construction)
The SSE Hydro (September 30, 2013 – October 2021)
Exhibition Way
SEC
Glasgow
G3 8YW
Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Event Campus Limited
AEG Live / ASM Global
12,306 (all seated)
14,500 (with standing)
February 2011
2011–2013
30 September 2013
£125 million
The arena was initially named The Hydro after its main sponsor Scottish Hydro Electric.[2] The arena was known as The SSE Hydro until October 2021, when it was announced that the name was to change to "OVO Hydro", after its new sponsor OVO Energy, with a focus on making the venue more sustainable.[3] The arena was officially opened on 30 September 2013, with a concert by Rod Stewart.[4]
The OVO Hydro arena is located adjacent to the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo and hosts international musical stars, global entertainment and sporting events; with a maximum capacity of 14,300 and aims to attract one million visitors each year.[4] The arena was the largest entertainment venue in Scotland, before the opening of Aberdeen's P&J Live in 2019, and the fifth largest in the UK.
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