[4] The construction of the hall began in 2013 following the demolition of the 20th Anniversary of the Polish People's Republic Stadium [pl].

Gliwice Arena has a two-level car park, the upper level of which can be adapted to organise events and outdoor exhibitions.

The highest climbing wall in Europe and stage suspension system were also installed in the building.

[8] The first event that took place in the arena was a women's run as part of the Bieg Kobiet Zawsze Pier(w)si, a race which was part of an event organised for the fight against breast cancer, held on 6 May 2018.

[9] The official opening was organised on 12 and 13 May 2018,[10] and on 30 May 2018, the concert of Armin van Buuren took place.