The roof of the arena is partially greened and integrated into the surrounding Olympiapark topography.
It is built on the site formerly occupied by the Olympic Radstadion.
The arena complex includes a total of four ice rinks, with one main bowl and three secondary training surfaces.
It was designed by 3XN architects to prioritize visual transparency and connection to the park.
The venue’s energy system is designed to recover heat generated by the ice cooling process for use in building temperature control.
SAP Garden is a modern, multifunctional sports arena located in Munich’s Olympiapark, designed to host ice hockey and basketball matches. It serves as the primary home venue for the EHC Red Bull München ice hockey team and the FC Bayern Basketball team. The facility features a total capacity of approximately 11,500 spectators for ice hockey events. The architecture includes an underground practice facility with three additional ice rinks accessible to the public and local sports clubs. Construction of the venue was integrated into the existing landscape of the Olympic Park to preserve the site's historical aesthetic. The arena utilizes advanced lighting and cooling technologies to meet international standards for major sporting events.
The main concourse level during sunset, which offers panoramic views through the glass facade toward the Olympic Tower.
Check the event schedule in advance as public ice skating hours vary based on professional team practice sessions.
Bring light layers as the indoor temperature is kept cool for the ice rinks, even during basketball events.
Use the dedicated digital ticketing system for entry to streamline access during high-traffic match days.
Do not attempt to park directly at the venue during major events, as on-site capacity is extremely limited.
