Main Arena at Essex Sport Arena

The £12 million Essex Sport Arena's main hall is a 2,076 sqm flexible events floor (60 m × 34.6 m, 10 m high) seating up to 1,655 spectators on retractable bleachers, or 2,000 with additional flat seating. It sub-divides into five smaller areas for exhibitions, trade and craft shows, family fun days, car shows, proms and dance events. A giant video screen, integrated sound system, LED lighting, a sprung sports floor and on-site catering are built in, with a four-camera HD livestreaming rig and programmable scoreboard for televised fixtures.

The £12 million Essex Sport Arena at the University of Essex's Colchester campus hosts sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, dance events, weddings and awards evenings. Its 2,076m² main arena (60m x 34.6m, 10m high) seats 1,655 on retractable bleachers and divides into five spaces. There is also a first-floor bar and lounge, 75m² studio, catering kitchen, event technology, free Wi-Fi and 1,000+ parking spaces.