[2] The Lions moved out of the Hallenstadion at the end of the 2021/22 season to a new 12,000-seat arena a few kilometers away in the Altstetten area.

The classic Zürcher 6-Tagerennen (Zürich 6-day race) began there in 1954, running on its characteristic oval of wooden boards, until the arena closed temporarily for renovation in 2004.

[4][5] It had been the home of the annual Zürich Open, a WTA Tour tennis tournament that was discontinued after 25 years in 2008.

The game pit the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks against the Champions Hockey League title-holder, the Zurich Lions.

Among many others, in August 2005 the 14th Dalai Lama gave several teachings and initiations as well as a public talk on "The Art of Happiness" open for everyone for 10 days.