Utilita Arena Sheffield
The Arena was built to host the World Student Games & was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 30th May 1991. The building’s versatile indoor multi-purpose auditorium can easily accommodate audiences from theatre-style shows of 3,500 up to centre stage & standing productions hosting audiences of 13,600.
We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Getting around
Accessible car parking facilities are available at the Arena. With reserved larger parking spaces adjacent to the venue outside the venues Red and Blue concourse - for ice hockey fixtures only there is also additional parking adjacent to the venue on the Green concourse.
Advanced purchased car park tickets are the only way to guarantee your parking space and these must be purchased online at the time you purchase your event tickets.
Assistance dogs are permitted into the venue and pass outs will be provided if the customer requires in order for toileting etc.
Enjoying the show
We have three sets of accessible toilets on the ground level accessible to public (Entry B, C and D) plus 4 purpose built unisex facilities on concourse level - these are signed and directly accessed from concourse and are located 2 on Red concourse and 2 on Blue concourse.
RADAR locks are used and keys can be obtained from various locations/staff around the venue including:- Information Kiosk on Green Concourse, Arena Club, Utilita Lounge & Entry B Reception. You can also ask any steward or cleaning staff who will be able to assist and direct you to the closest suitable toilet - keys are universal so if you have your own feel free to bring them with you.
We have an assisted changing faciIity with a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench and a tracking hoist system located at Entry B.
We offer hearing assistance to our customers with the Sennheiser Tourguide 2020-D system. This transmits an audio feed of the event using FM radio frequencies. Due to the limited number of devices we strongly recommend you book in advance. If you require a headset please make this known at the time of booking your event ticket.
Contact us
Please see our Access Contact Us page for details
Access Membership Scheme
Join our free scheme to:
Book tickets for accessible seats online
Book essential companion tickets if eligible
Receive information on access performances
We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.