[8] Druzhba was built in 1975 as Druzhba Palace of Sports,[3] by a standard design (dated 1956), with a seating capacity of 4,700 people for sporting events[2] and 5,100 for concerts[3] The Palace was open for visitors in 1976, and this event was the double surprise for fans, as the hockey match between Moscow hockey star teams was organized – Krylya Sovetov and Dynamo.

Cooling units had worked without overhaul repair until the 1990s, and it became difficult to meet the requirements stipulated in the competitions conducted here and in 1992, the Palace was closed.

The Palace was reconstructed in 2010, during the renovation facade of the building was updated, the facility was equipped with modern freezing system, the stands capacity was increased to 4,000 spectators from 3,500.

"[12][8] HC Donbas expected the arena to be operational within 90 days and fully restored by the start of the KHL season.

[13] This did not happen and the team provisionally withdrew from the KHL and HC Donbas currently play in Druzhkivka in the Ukrainian Hockey League.