About the arena

Derby Arena

Derby Arena is located on Derby’s Pride Park next to the iPro Stadium. Development of the £27.5 million Arena heralds the most exciting and important changes to leisure facilities in Derby in the last 40 years, as part of Derby City Council's Leisure Strategy.

The new arena is primarily a space for sports and physical activity; however it also serves as a venue to host cultural events, exhibitions, product launches and conferences, and as such, is able to hold up to 5000 people.

The Arena boasts an exciting range of facilities:

  • 250m indoor cycle track suitable for individual, club, school, group and business track sessions, track leagues, and local, regional, national and international track events. The cycle track itself is made out of Siberian Spruce and designed by Velotrack.
  • Sports infield the size of 13 badminton courts, suitable for activities such as badminton, netball, football and volleyball.
  • Cycle hub with hire, repair & storage
  • State-of-the-art 140 station gym
  • Indoor cycling and exercise studios
  • Events & conferencing facilities
  • Meeting and hospitality rooms available for hire
  • Café and bar
  • Fixed spectator seating for over 1600 people
  • Fully accessible changing rooms

Thank you

Thank you to Sport England and British Cycling for their funding and support in realising Derby Arena.