Toyota Arena Tokyo

Toyota Arena Tokyo (stylized in all caps) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Aomi district of Kōtō Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Built on the former site of Palette Town, the arena serves as a prominent sports and entertainment venue in the Tokyo waterfront. History In late March 2020, Toyota Group's Towa Real Estate (now Toyota Fudosan) announced a proposal to construct a large-scale, multi-purpose arena with a capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators on the Aomi ST plot, where the Palette Town entertainment complex had stood until its closing in 2022. It was later reported that Toyota Motor Corporation, Towa Real Estate, Mori Building, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government were collaborating on a redevelopment project aimed at an opening target of 2025. In August 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Fudosan, and Toyota Alvark Tokyo officially launched the "Tokyo A-Arena Project", initially utilizing the tentative facility name "Tokyo A-Arena". Construction commenced in July 2023, and the permanent name "Toyota Arena Tokyo" was formally announced in September 2023. The facility officially opened its doors on October 3, 2025. The venue serves as the primary home arena for the professional B.League basketball team, Alvark Tokyo, starting from the 2025–26 season. Fellow B.League team Sun Rockers Shibuya will also utilize the arena as a co-home venue starting with the 2026–27 season. Additionally, the SV.League volleyball club, Tokyo Great Bears, schedules select home games at the venue. The arena hosted its first concert on October 11–12, a week after its opening, of pop rock band Official Hige Dandism. Facilities Main arena In contrast to the U-shaped or horseshoe seating design common in indoor arenas to accommodate concert stages, Toyota Arena Tokyo features an oval layout designed to maximize spectator immersion and optimal lines of sight for sports tracking. The stadium's visual technologies include a box-shaped center-hung scoreboard structure with angled displays for clear viewing from all stands. It also features a dual-tier ribbon display setup wrapping around the interior; the upper tier stands at approximately 2 meters tall, making it one of the largest ribbon displays in Japan. The entire arena lighting, display systems, and broadcast equipment are engineered by Panasonic. Special public amenities include: SMBC Sky Lounge: Located on the highest spectator tier (5th floor), this general-admission viewing deck stands parallel to the 2-meter ribbon display. It offers panoramic overviews of the floor on one side and outdoor views of the Odaiba skyline and the Yurikamome transit line on the other. It features a standing-room, casual viewing style. Family & Sensory Spaces: Located on the 3rd floor, these features include children's play areas, alongside a dedicated calm-down/cool-down room designed with acoustic and temperature dampening for individuals suffering from sensory sensitivities. Premium suites and lounges The venue includes premium spaces, many of which carry corporate naming rights sponsorships: Japan Airlines Terrace Suites: Six individually designed, private spaces combined with terrace views overlooking the arena, offering high-end dining services. Suites: Three separate layouts accommodating 10 to 14 guests with attached private viewing balconies. Toyota Premium Lounge: The highest tier of VIP lounge space, featuring a live kitchen buffet and floor-level courtside seating. Japan Airlines Lounge: A bar-themed standing lounge providing buffet services. Players Lounge: A windowed lounge area positioned next to the walk-out tunnels, giving guests a view of the athletes passing between the locker rooms and the court. Champagne Collet Party Lounge: A private, bookable event room managed by Traders Market. Outdoor and park areas Adidas Sports Park: A naming-rights outdoor athletic area on the 4th floor featuring a full public basketball court. Sections of the court's physical composite material utilize recycled footwear materials. Nikken Joint Park: A flexible open venue space intended for temporary pop-up food trucks, markets, and exhibitions. Circular Farm South Garden: An eco-focused outdoor terrace garden situated adjacent to the 3rd-floor main gateway entrance. References External links Official website (in Japanese)