Inside Bristol’s game-changer arena: ‘The opportunities are limitless’
The architects behind Bristol's new 20,000-cap venue, to be known as Aviva Arena when it opens in 2028, have unpacked its potential with IQ
News By Hanna Ellington | 19 February 2026
The architects behind Bristol’s new arena have given IQ a look at the blueprints for cementing the UK city’s place on the global touring map with the state-of-the-art venue.
Today, operators YTL announced a long-term agreement with multinational insurance company Aviva for venue naming rights, with the multipurpose, 20,000-capacity venue to be named Aviva Arena when it opens in late 2028. Construction has already begun to transform three disused aircraft hangars on Filton Airfield into a destination for…
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