Opening hours

The Arena is open during the following hours:

Our telephone lines are open during the following hours:

Please note: our programme might be limited during bank holidays. Please check our noticeboard for further details.

Entry fee of £1 applies to all spectators, non-members and those not taking part in an activity, which can be redeemed against drinks purchased from Café 42. Please note – the spectator fee will not apply to Derby Leisure card holders and bfit members*.

*Admission is subject to discretion of the Duty Manager and does not include events and functions taking place at the Arena, it is not transferrable and applies to each individual card holder only. 

Gym opening hours

Café 42 opening hours 

Bar

The bar is open in line with specific events taking place at the Arena.

Christmas Opening Hours

Please take the time to look through our Christmas opening hours before you head to the Arena during the festive season.

These opening times relate to sport and physical activity use, however the programme will be limited due to pantomime performances. In addition, post 7pm the venue will remain open for pantomime guests only.

*Derby Arena is closed on Tue 26 Dec for all sporting and physical activity programmes, however the venue will be open for pantomime performances.