With indoor venues like the B&M Centre, Fly Palmy Arena, Arena 3 and 5, there’s no shortage of space to host a wide range of events. The combined floor area of these indoor venues totals a staggering 14,000m²! Just for reference, that’s enough to park over 1,500 cars side by side!
Of the 3,000+ bookings we handle every year, more than 95% of these are for our incredible community groups and not-for-profit organisations. We’re proud to support these local groups, giving them a place to connect and do what they love.
The Central Energy Trust Arena brings in more than 450,000 visitors each year. Many of these people live outside of Palmerston North and come here for an event, stay the night in local accommodation, eat out, and enjoy our recreational activities.
We’re the proud home of 36 different sporting codes. From speed skating to badminton and so many sports in between. The Central Energy Trust Arena is your go-to place to try something new and get involved.
The Central Energy Trust Arena is New Zealand’s busiest and most versatile venue. The biggest sporting and events complex in the lower North Island, the Arena handles around 3,000 bookings a year and hosts 36 sporting codes, along with trade shows, exhibitions, weddings, dinners, conferences, meetings, festivals, concerts and more.
Community is at the heart of everything we do, which is why our local community groups and not-for-profit organisations can receive up to 50% off venue hire.
