AIS Arena
The Palace | |
 AIS Arena, January 2026 | |
Interactive map of AIS Arena | |
Former names | Indoor Sports Stadium (planning/construction) National Indoor Sports Centre (1981–95) |
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| Address | 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory |
| Coordinates | 35°14′52″S 149°6′4″E / 35.24778°S 149.10111°E |
| Owner | Australian Institute of Sport |
| Capacity | 4,200
Concerts
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| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 1979 |
| Opened | 26 January 1981 |
| Renovated | 2016 & 2024 |
| Cost | $6.3 million |
| Architect | Philip Cox & Partners |
Structural engineers | Bond James Laron & Murtagh |
Services engineer | SRG Limited |
General contractor | John Holland |
| Tenants | |
| Canberra Cannons (NBL) (1981–2003) Australian Institute of Sport (WNBL) (1981–2012) University of Canberra Capitals (WNBL) (1984–2020; 2024–present) AIS Canberra Darters (CBT) (2003–2007) Canberra Brave (AIHL) (2025) Sydney Kings (NBL) (2006-07, 2025) Sydney Spirit (NBL) (2008) Illawarra Hawks (NBL) (2019) | |
The AIS Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Canberra, Australia, located on the grounds of the Australian Institute of Sport that opened in 1981.