Venue NIA (National Indoor Arena) Birmingham

The NIA was first opened in 1991 and has since undergone many name changes and sponsor deals. Also known as The Utilita Arena Birmingham, Arena Birmingham and The Barclaycard Arena. Officially opened as the National Indoor Arena (NIA) on 4 October 1991 by the athlete Linford Christie. When it was opened the arena was intended to be an indoor sporting venue but began hosting entertainment events and is now known as a multi event arena.