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Public Transport

Supertram
The Arena has its own supertram stop, with and park and ride facilities at all main entries to the city. Supertram also connects the park and ride facilities throughout the City to the Arena - for more information on park and ride visit here.

Trams run approximately every 10 minutes from 6.00am until midnight.

Click on the link below, to give you the Arena's directions and general information leaflet that we send out with tickets. Just click on the link to download this leaflet so you can read this information and print out your own copy should you require.

Bus
The Arena is served by several bus routes click here to visit the Travel South Yorkshire website.

Taxi
Mercury Taxis are Sheffield's Premier taxi company.

Rail Travel
East Midland Trains - The Arena has two rail stations within easy reach of the venue.
Sheffield's main railway station is situated in the City Centre - Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP - and is approximately a 10 minute taxi or Supertram journey to the venue.
An alternative station is available at Meadowhall Interchange - which has a Supertram link to the venue - approximately a 5 minute Supertram journey to the venue.
For further information on rail travel visit East Midlands Trains official web site.

By Air
Motorpoint Arena is just a short drive away from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield. Robin Hood Airport is the UK's newest Airport, with low cost & holiday flights to destinations across Europe & beyond.
For details of how to book your flight, or if you are flying into Robin Hood Airport and would like to find out more about how to get to Motorpoint Arena, visit the airports official web site.
For the latest information on public transport during adverse weather conditions check Travel South Yorkshires twitter feed https://twitter.com/#!/TravelSYorks.
Click here to download the general directions and venue information leaflet.

Car
Utilita Arena Sheffield is one of the country's largest indoor entertainment venues, with a capacity of over 13,500. Therefore on the day of the event heavy and slow moving trafficcan be expected on all approaches.

From the North Leave the M1 at Junction 34, signed Sheffield A6109 (Meadowhall). Take the fourth exit from the roundabout signed Sheffield Centre. Follow signsfor Sheffield Centre (A6109)for 1.5 miles and then fliter left following signs to the Ring Road A6102 Broughton Lane and enter the Car Park by turning into the Arena on the right. An alternative car park entrancefor customers travelling on the A6178 Attercliffe Road isalso available - follow the directions as above but instead of filtering left into Broughton Lane stay on the A6178 Attercliffe Road going through the lights and then at the next set of lights take the first left into the bottom entrance of the car park.

From The South Leave the M1 at Junction 33. Take the first exit at the roundabout on to the A630 (Sheffield). Continuefor 2.5 miles until the exit marked Ring Road (services). Follow signsfor the ring Road straight over a small roundabout. Turn right at the next roundabout onto the Ring Road/Meadowhall (A6178). Follow this roadfor 2 miles to Motorpoint Arena, which is located on the left.

Car parking staff wil be on hand to directyou to the most suitable parking entrance at the timeyou arrive at the venue.

For the latest information during adverse weather conditions check Travel South Yorkshire's twitter feed https://twitter.com/#!/TravelSYorks.

Nearly 1,000 on-site car parking spaces are available with an additional over-flow facilityfor 200 cars (please note that the over-flow car park is locked 1 hour after the end of a show - when there is no show at the venue the over-flow car park is locked 24/7). Dependant upon the weather conditions there is a further over-flow car park next to the Arena in the Grass Bowl, thiscan accommodate an additional 500 vehicles. Car parking is payable upon entrance and the following charges apply: £10 coaches, £6 Mini buses, £5 Cars, £3 Ice Hockey.

Click here to download the general directions and venue information leaflet.

For more information about parking - click here.

For information on public transport options in and around the Arena - click here.

Parking
Utilita Arena Sheffield is one of the country's largest indoor entertainment venues, with a capacity of over 13,500. Therefore on the day of the event heavy and slow moving trafficcan be expected on all approaches.
Our full postal address is Utilita Arena Sheffield, Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF.

Nearly 1,000 on-site car parking spaces are available with an additional over-flow facilityfor 200 cars (please note that the over-flow car park is locked 1 hour after the end of a show - when there is no show at the venue the over-flow car park is locked 24/7). Dependant upon the weather conditions there is a further over-flow car park next to the Arena in the Grass Bowl, this can accommodate an additional 500 vehicles. Car parking is payable upon entrance and the following charges apply: £10 coaches, £6 Mini buses, £5 Cars, £3 Ice Hockey. Only limited on-street parking is available around the Arena. Please be aware that from April 2009 the following charges apply to all vehicles using the Arena car park at all times other than event days:

Monday to Sunday 8am until 5.30pm 0 – 1 hours Free ticket required from machine 1- 9.5 hours £3 Monday to Sunday 5.30pm until 8am 0 – 1 hours Free ticket required from machine 1- 13.5 hours £2

Further details and tickets are available from the pay and display machines located in the Arena car park. Disabled Car Parking Facilities are available at the Arena priced at £5.00 per car or £3.00for ice hockey events. If you wish to utilise these facilities please display your Disabled badge/permit on the dashboard ofyour car. Please be aware that we will make every effort to findyou the most suitable parking location that we can when you arrive, but spaces can't be reserved in advance. Park and Ride facilities are available from the train station at Meadowhall Shopping Centre and off the Sheffield Parkway (A630). Supertram also connects the park and ride facilities throughout the City to the Arena -for more information on park and ride visit here. For further information on tram and bus services to the Arena contact Traveline on (01709) 51 51 51.
Further information on public transport options to the Arena can be found here. To ensure your full enjoyment of the event, please allow plenty of timeforyour journey, as it may not be possible to admit late comers until a suitable break in the show. View the latest travel information, with an up to date real-time traffic service from the National Traffic Control Centre. This will show current road conditions, hold ups and display the road side messages live on your computer as they appear on the motorway.
Beforeyou set out onyour journey you may find it useful to view the local traffic cameras that update every minute to giveyou an idea of the traffic flow around the area -click here to view the 50 Motorway cameras around the area and click here to view the 33 cameras in and around Sheffield. You can also click here for the latest traffic & travel updates. Should you have any questions about parking or directions, the Box Office would be only to pleased to advise on (0114) 256 56 56.

Accessibility

Utilita Arena Sheffield is a purpose built venue offering excellent facilities to disabled visitors, the number of seats available varies for each show so book early. Disabled Car Parking Facilities are available at the Arena priced at £5 per car or £3 for ice hockey events. If you wish to utilise these facilities please display your Disabled badge/permit on the dashboard of your car. Please be aware that we will make every effort to find you the most suitable parking location that we can when you arrive, but spaces can't be reserved in advance.

Entrance B or C have a lift located at both for easy access, alternatively we have a ramp on the Blue side.

If you require access to the wheelchair seating location please call the box office and discuss your seating needs - these locations are not sold online to ensure that they are only used by people who require access to these seating locations.

The box office at the venue has a purpose built low level counter.

If you should have any queries please contact a Box Office Supervisor on 0114 256 5593 or email sheffieldboxoffice@livenation.co.uk.

The Arena is working with Attitude is Everything, which is an organisation that supports the music industry to make live music events more accessible. We have achieved a bronze award and will continue to support the organisation, improving deaf and disabled people's access to live music.

For more information about the organistation, attitude is everything, you can visit their web site www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk.