accor arena

What accor arena does

Accor Arena is a multi-purpose indoor entertainment venue located at 8 Boulevard de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. Originally opened on February 29, 1984 as the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (POPB), it is currently the world's fifth largest arena with a 17,000+ attendee capacity and modular configurations supporting concerts, tennis (Rolex Paris Masters since 1986), basketball (NBA Paris Games, Paris 2024 Olympics), ice sports, UFC/MMA, esports, and corporate events. The venue has been operated since October 2015 under a naming-rights partnership with Accor SA and is run by SAE POPB (Société anonyme d'exploitation du Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy), a société anonyme d'économie mixte locale within the Paris Entertainment Company group. Customers are served through two core motions: direct-to-consumer ticket sales via the official website, mobile app, and physical box office (powered by a white-label Ticketmaster/TICKNET SAS system), and Arena for Business, a B2B corporate hospitality division offering private boxes (Les Loges), annual memberships (Le Cercle), VIP suites (L'Appartement), and tailor-made corporate events.

Revenue is generated from multiple streams: event ticket sales (transaction fees on concerts, sports, esports), VIP hospitality and corporate events (quote-based), on-site food and beverage through Billie restaurant, Live Bar, and Phantom nightclub (operated by Groupe Mawi and Paris Society respectively), year-round ice rink operations with seasonal and concessionary pricing (€3.30-€7.70 per session, plus equipment rentals), pre-bookable parking at 85 Rue de Bercy with season passes, digital gift cards, and ancillary media such as the Mythiques documentary podcast. The Le Faubourg district extends the venue into a year-round hospitality ecosystem. Distribution relies on official partners including Coca-Cola, Heineken, American Express, Netflix, Spotify, JBL, Moët Hennessy Diageo, PlayStation, Universal Pictures, Google Cloud, Caisse d'Épargne IDF, Flying Blue, and Accor's ALL loyalty program. The venue is ISO 20121 certified for sustainable event management (since 2022, renewed) and achieved a 96/100 Gender Pay Equality Index in 2024; it was also announced as the operator of the new arena at Porte de La Chapelle, signaling expansion of its Paris footprint.

Name

accor arena

Legal name

Société anonyme d'exploitation du Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy (SAE POPB)

Website

https://accorarena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Accor Arena operates one of the world's largest multi-purpose indoor venues in Paris, hosting concerts, sports, esports, and corporate events for 17,000+ attendees, with diversified revenue from ticketing, VIP hospitality, F&B, ice rink, and parking under the Paris Entertainment Company group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esports Venues & Event Infrastructure (Arenas, Stages, Equipment Rental) (MPAFADAE), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to concerts, sports events, esports tournaments, and other entertainment programming at the venue.
2. VIP Hospitality & Corporate Events: Premium hospitality experiences including private loges, VIP experiences, corporate event hosting, and business programs targeting enterprise clients.
3. Food & Beverage Services: On-site dining through Billie restaurant, Live Bar, Phantom nightclub venue, and concession services during events.
4. Ice Rink Operations: Year-round public ice skating with ticket sales, skate rentals, and seasonal pricing. Also available for privatization and events.
5. Parking Services: Vehicle parking facilities at 85 Rue de Bercy with online pre-booking for event attendees, including season-based parking passes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accor Arena operates a 17,000+ capacity multi-purpose indoor venue in Paris hosting concerts, sports events (NBA, UFC, Rolex Paris Masters tennis), esports tournaments, and live entertainment. It runs adjacent F&B and nightlife venues (Billie Restaurant, Live Bar, Phantom nightclub), a year-round Ice Rink, an outdoor basketball Playground, and an Arena for Business division offering corporate hospitality, VIP boxes, and private event hosting.

Product overview

Accor Arena is a multi-purpose entertainment venue in Paris operated by SAE POPB (Société anonyme d'exploitation du Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy), serving as both a live events platform and a destination hospitality brand. The core offering is venue operations — hosting concerts, sports (NBA, UFC, tennis, basketball, gymnastics), esports (EWC26 CS2 Grand Finals), and live entertainment. Adjacent to the main arena, the Le Faubourg district extends the brand with lifestyle amenities: Billie restaurant (green and gourmet dining), Live Bar (evening entertainment with live music and karaoke), Phantom nightclub (Paris Society-operated nightlife), and an outdoor basketball playground. The Arena for Business division provides corporate hospitality and B2B event services including VIP box subscriptions (Les Loges), annual circle memberships (Le Cercle), corporate event hosting, and VIP experiences. The venue also operates a year-round Ice Rink. Ticket sales are handled via an external Ticketmaster-powered white-label box office, while the venue's own digital properties include the main website, mobile app, and a gift card product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accor Arena Events & Programming
• Arena for Business (Hospitality & VIP Experiences)
• Billie Restaurant
• Live Bar
• Phantom
• Ice Rink (La Patinoire)
• Playground (Outdoor Basketball Court)
• Corporate Events Tailor-made corporate event hosting within the Accor Arena, utilizing versatile spaces including the Ice Rink, Main Arena, private lounges, gallery, and terraces. Supports formats from intimate dinners to large conventions and trade shows. Targeted at enterprise clients.
• Gift Card (e-Carte cadeau) Digital gift card product allowing users to purchase and send Accor Arena experience vouchers to friends and family. Available for purchase on the ticketing platform billetterie.accorarena.com.
• Parking Services Pre-bookable on-site parking at 85 Rue de Bercy (Parking 2) and 8 Boulevard de Bercy (Parking 1 for reduced mobility), with vehicle height limit of 1.90m. Available for season passes (25/26, 26/27, 27/28 seasons) and event-day booking.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, minor and core.

• Accor (Accor SA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2015Naming partner of the Arena since October 2015. Accor, the world leader in the hotel industry, partnered with the venue (then Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy) for unprecedented visibility through international programming and exceptional location in Paris. Accor's ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty program offers privileged access to presale tickets and VIP experiences.
• Coca-ColamajorOthersOfficial partner and beverage sponsor of Accor Arena.
• HeinekenmajorOthersOfficial partner and beer sponsor of Accor Arena.
• American ExpressmajorOthersOfficial partner providing payment and card benefits for Accor Arena events.
• NetflixmajorOthersOfficial entertainment partner of Accor Arena.
• SpotifymajorOthersOfficial music streaming partner featuring artist playlists and music content for events.
• Moët Hennessy Diageo (MHD)minorOthersPremium spirits and champagne partner.
• PlayStationminorOthersOfficial gaming partner, particularly for esports events.
• Universal PicturesminorOthersOfficial film partner for potential cross-promotions.
• L'EquipeminorOthersSports media partner covering events at the venue.
• Caisse d'Épargne IDFminorOthersRegional banking partner based in Ile-de-France.
• Flying BlueminorOthersAirline loyalty program partner.
• Le ParisienminorOthersRegional newspaper partner for media coverage.
• L'OréalminorOthersBeauty brand partner.
• LoxamminorOthersEquipment rental supplier for events.
• Optic 2000minorOthersEyewear retailer partner.
• AccrominorOthersEntertainment-related supplier.
• FroneriminorOthersIce cream and frozen products supplier.
• L'Or EspressominorOthersCoffee and espresso products supplier.
• Manhattan Hot DogminorOthersHot dog and food concession supplier.
• Pulse +minorOthersBeverage supplier.
• VicominorOthersSnack products supplier.
• Sport dans la VillecoreOthersMain charity for social inclusion through sport in France. Partnership supports initiatives through 5 flagship programs (Réussite, Sport & Pédagogie, L dans la Ville, Job, Entrepreneurs) for youth from priority areas. Donations enabled through Common Cents with each ticket purchase.
• ALL - Accor Live LimitlessflagshipOthersAccor's booking platform and loyalty program offering presale tickets, best price guarantees, and elite experiences at the arena including VIP lodge access with gourmet meals and drinks.
• Paris Entertainment CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group that owns and operates Accor Arena. The venue is part of the Paris Entertainment Company group's portfolio of entertainment venues.
• TICKNET SAS (Ticketmaster)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhite label box office service operator for the online ticketing platform at billetterie.accorarena.com, providing ticket distribution and sales infrastructure.
• Allo Florida (NO LIMIT concert promoter)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter and licensee for NO LIMIT event at Accor Arena (License 2-011458 / 3-011464).
• Live NationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter for A$AP Rocky Don't Be Dumb World Tour (Licenses L-R-20-7529/L-R-22-1699).
• Astérios SpectaclesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter for Orelsan residency (Licenses L-R-25-3420 / L-R-25-3421).
• Billie (Restaurant)coreOthersFirst French food court at Accor Arena operated by Groupe Mawi. Green and gourmet restaurant open Monday-Sunday with seasonal homemade cuisine. Venue available for privatization and events.
• Club des Français VolantsminorOthersIce hockey club that has called Accor Arena home since 1984.
• Paris Society (Phantom)coreOthersEvent venue operator for Phantom nightclub - a speakeasy and nightlife venue inside Accor Arena offering exclusive evening experiences.
• Le Chaînon ManquantminorOthersPartner for redistributing unsold food to reduce waste.
• Les Joyeux Recycleurs, Activ'18, Emmaüs, Paprec, SuezminorOthersWaste sorting, recycling, and equipment/material second-life partners for sustainable event operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lanxess Arena (Cologne): A 20,000-capacity arena in Cologne operated by the city's municipal utility, hosting concerts, sports, and ice hockey. Comparable as a long-established European indoor arena with mixed sports/concert programming.
• Ziggo Dome (Amsterdam): A 17,000-capacity indoor venue in Amsterdam with similar capacity profile to Accor Arena. Comparable in scale, programming diversity, and tier-one European touring circuit positioning.
• Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona): A multi-purpose indoor arena in Barcelona built for the 1992 Olympics, hosting concerts, sports, and entertainment. Comparable as a similarly-aged European arena with public-sector ownership and Olympic Games heritage.
• The O2 Arena (London): The O2 is a 20,000-capacity indoor arena in London operated by AEG, hosting concerts, sports, and entertainment. Directly comparable as a flagship Western European indoor arena with diversified event programming and corporate hospitality.
• La Défense Arena (Paris): Paris La Défense Arena is a 40,000-seat indoor venue in nearby Nanterre, France, Europe's largest indoor arena. It is Accor Arena's most direct local competitor for premium touring concerts and major sports events in the Paris market.

Others

• Accor SA: Accor is the global hospitality naming-rights partner of the venue and operates the ALL loyalty program. Comparable as a strategic commercial partner providing global distribution and brand reach tied to the venue's identity.

Regional players

• Roland-Garros Stadium (FFT): French Tennis Federation operates Roland-Garros, another Paris-based major sporting venue hosting the Rolex Paris Masters (held at Accor Arena). Comparable as a Paris-based premium sports venue operator with major event hosting heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Madison Square Garden Entertainment: MSG Entertainment operates the iconic Madison Square Garden and other entertainment assets including MSG Sphere. Comparable as a publicly-traded venue operator with flagship arena assets, premium hospitality, and ticketing integration.
• AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group): AEG is the world's largest venue operator, managing The O2, Crypto.com Arena, and other arenas globally. Comparable as a large-scale arena and live entertainment operator with diversified venue portfolios.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation is the world's largest live entertainment promoter and Ticketmaster parent. Comparable as both a content supplier to Accor Arena and as a vertically integrated entertainment platform with venues, promotions, and ticketing.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@accorarena

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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