The Copper Box Arena is one of London's most flexible indoor venues. During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Copper Box hosted Handball, Modern Pentathlon Fencing and Goal Ball. Home to London Lions Basketball, London GD Handball Club 7 Leyton Netball Club, it is a major venue for all indoor sports. In January 2018, England Hockey moved their Super Sixes Finals from Wembley and joined #indoorhockeyUK at this iconic venue - creating a home of Indoor Hockey in England! Our 2016 Championships were the first ever competitive Indoor Hockey activity to be held at this London 2012 Olympic Legacy venue.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in London, England, is a sporting complex in Stratford. It was built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics, situated to the east of the city adjacent to the Stratford City development. It contains several sporting venues including the London Stadium and London Aquatics Centre, besides Here East and East Village. The park is overlooked by the ArcelorMittal Orbit, an observation tower and Britain's largest piece of public art. It was simply called Olympic Park during the Games but was later renamed to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Olympic Park hosts a number of major events all year round. Some of these events will mean the park may be busier than normal and additional time needed to reach the Copper Box Arena for our events. There could be road closures in the area, as well as additional security. Forthcoming events being held on the Olympic Park can be found here. If we become aware of anything that may affect you getting to our event, we will publish further information on our website.
The nearest underground station is Stratford, which is approximately a 15 minutes walk to the arena. You can book tickets via Trainline by clicking here.
The nearest over ground station is Hackney Wick, which is approximately a 5 minutes walk to the arena, but Stratford & Stratford International Stations are both within walking distance. You can book tickets via Trainline by clicking here.
The 388 bus runs every 10 minutes from Stratford Bus Stations to Blackfriars Station and stop directly outside the Copper Box Arena (stops M & N). More information on bus routes can be found on the TFL website.
There are more than 140 cycle racks outside the Copper Box Arena, including a Santander Cycles docking station. More information on Santander Cycles can be found on the TFL website.
London has the world's oldest regulated taxi service, which can be booked in advance or hailed on the street. More information on Taxi's and Minicab's can be found on the TFL website.
There are many walking routes around the Olympic Park, allowing you to see London. Walking routes around London and the Olympic Park can be found by clicking here.
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been expanded and if you are visiting this venue driving any petrol or diesel vehicle you will need to meet the tighter emissions standards or pay a daily charge. Visit the TFL website to find our more information, as well as a service to pay if needed.
There is NO PUBLIC PARKING at the Copper Box Arena for #indoorhockeyUK visitors. The on site car park is for permit holders only, with parking and traffic enforcement in operation. Around the Olympic Park, please only park in authorised bays and not on the public highway, grass areas or pavements. You can get directions to the venue by clicking here.
If you are brining a coach or a mini bus there are drop-off bays, however there is no parking available at the venue. The Multi Storey Car Park has spaces for up to 20 coaches and spaces are also available at Westfield Stratford City. Coach Park Charges can be found by clicking here.
Leave the A12 at the normal junction for the Olympic Park. Rather than turning left at the lights, go straight over, then the car park is the first turning on the left. The Copper Box is approximately 15 minutes walk away. You can find out about the Car Park Charges by clicking here.
Leave the A12 at the normal junction for the Olympic Park. Turn left at the lights and drive through the park (passing the Copper Box on your right). Continue to follow the road until you see the car park in front of you. The entrance is a left hand turn at the lights after the turning for the Velodrome. The Copper Box is approximately 15 minutes walk. You can find out about the Car Park Charges by clicking here.
Limited parking for those with a blue badge is available at the arena. Please notify #indoorhockeyUK at least 72 hours before attending an event to receive a parking permit. You will be required to display the permit and your blue badge whilst parked throughout the event. If you do not notify us, we can not guarantee a space will be available. Additional blue badge parking is available at both off site car parks.
A free drop off / pick up area is available outside the arena. There is no parking within this area and a maximum wait time of 15 minutes. Vehicles must not be left unattended at any time. To help with dropping off, #indoorhockeyUK can provide a kit assistance service, to allow you to leave your kit supervised whilst you park your vehicle. To use the kit assistance service, you must contact #indoorhockeyUK at least 72 hours before attending an event.
When entering the venue you must observe these conditions of entry. A breach of these rules may see you removed from the event
For your safety, our security team may conduct bag searches upon entry into the venue. When planning your arrival, please allow additional time for searches to take place.
Any article likely to cause injury; any article prohibited under law, fireworks or flares; glass bottles or cans; aerosols or gas canisters; whistles or air horns.
Smoking is not permitted inside the building - it is against the law. Vaping is also not permitted. If you are smoking or vaping outside, this should only be done in the designated smoking areas.
Small amounts of food and drink may be bought into the venue. Picnic hampers, takeaway, or delivery services are not permitted and will be denied entry.
Alcohol may be purchased on site - please do not bring it with you. Anyone intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of drugs will not be permitted to enter.
#indoorhockeyUK and the venue staff reserve the rights to refuse entry or to remove anoyone who does not abide by the venue rules.
At the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the Copper Box Arena is a London 2012 Olympics Legacy Venue and continues to inspire generations
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