Braehead Arena (Glasgow)

The Braehead Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The arena was built in 1999, and is located within the Braehead Complex. The arena was formerly the home of the Scottish Eagles ice hockey club and is now the home to the expansion Glasgow Clan ice hockey team of the Elite Ice Hockey League.

General information

Official website: braeheadarena.co.uk

Arena capacity: 5,200 spectators

Address: Kings Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN, UK

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 55.875987°N 4.364843°W

Year of construction: 1999

Rink size: 60 x 30

Seating plan of Braehead Arena

Where to buy tickets?

Glasgow Clan categorize their seating but not their matches, so the amount you’ll pay for your ticket will depend on where you want to sit, although the difference is nominal. How old you are will also determine how much you pay to attend a game. The club offer a healthy discount if buying in bulk so they’re worth exploring. To be fair it looks like they have tried to make the pricing as affordable as possible.

Tickets are available online via the club’s official website, over the phone or by calling into the ticket office in person.

How to get there?

Based at Braehead Shopping Centre in Renfrew and located just off the M8, Braehead Arena is easily accessible via both public transport and by car.

By Car

The address is Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4BN.

There are multiple car parks located around the shopping centre with over 4500 spaces available (353 of which are disabled spaces). Parking at Braehead is free of charge for their customers.

By Public Transport

We would recommend checking out the websites for FirstBus, Colchri and McGills for the most up to date bus schedules.

By Bike

You can reach the ground by bicycle via the Clyde Coastal Path. This path runs along the Boardwalk which is directly behind the Arena. This route goes on to connect to the National Cycle Network (route 7) for onward journeys.

Bicycle parking can be found around Braehead Shopping Centre.

By Taxi

There is a taxi rank outside the eastern entrance to the shopping centre near to Marks & Spencer.

• Renfrewshire Cab Co;
• Arkleston Radio Cars;
• Johnstone TOA.

Where to eat and sleep?

Looking for a bite to eat? Well there are plenty of food and drink options available at Braehead from the numerous restaurants and cafes within the Shopping Centre to the restaurants and bars available in neighbouring XSite, such as Cafe Nero, Costa Coffee, Filling Station, Five Guys, Greggs, Jamaica Blue, KFC, McDonalds, Nandos, Pizza Hut, Prezzo, Spud U Like, Stack & Still, Starbucks, Subway, Yo Sushi. There really is something for everyone!

If you’re looking for a place to stay after attending an event at Braehead Arena, there are numerous hotels within the area plus more within the city of Glasgow. Below are some of our picks of hotels for you to check out.

1. Premier Inn Braehead. Located just across from Braehead Shopping Centre, Premier Inn Braehead is in a great spot for accessing Braehead Arena, Shopping Centre and XSite.
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2. Travelodge. Located right on the Clyde, Travelodge Braehead is also well located for accessing the arena, shopping centre and XSite.
3. Normandy Hotel. Situated in the town of Renfrew, the Normandy Hotel is just a short drive away and is well known for hosting regular events and tribute nights.
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4. Glynhill Hotel. The Glynhill Hotel is only a 10 minute drive away and has lots of fantastic leisure facilities including a spa, conference rooms and more.
5. Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport. Located across from the main entrance to Glasgow Airport, the Holiday Inn is a great choice for those of you coming from farther afield.
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Facilities

You can now watch Glasgow Clan games at Braehead Arena in style, with one of their individual hospitality tickets.

Your ticket will gain you access to the Clan Balcony Bar which is situated at the top of the glass lift in the centre of Braehead. The Balcony Bar features complimentary pre-game food & drink, music and projector playing Clan fights and highlights, while below the Purple Army flock into the arena for the big game.

You will then take in the action from the Purple Premium best seats in the house and have access to the VIP BAR in the foyer for the rest of the night, allowing you to jump the queues or pre-order your interval drinks.

Treat yourself to an extra-special night at hockey!

Tickets have the same price and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster. When purchasing via Ticketmaster, please ensure you select Block D, Row F or G to take advantage of this superb package.

Accessibility

At Braehead Arena they pride themselves on being an inclusive venue and are committed to ensuring that services are accessible to all visitors.

Venue Facilities

Braehead Arena offers:

• Disabled parking spaces (within the Blue Multi Story Car Park);
• Accessible toilets;
• Wheelchair spaces;
• Box office and catering unit with low level counters;
• Storage of walker or other equipment;
• Assistance dogs welcomed;
• Free ticket for an essential aid (subject to availability).

Essential Aid Tickets

There is a number of essential aid or carers tickets (subject to availability) at a discount or no additional cost. This is eligible to customers who meet the criteria and would be unable to attend an event without the support of another person, who can assist in the event of an emergency.

Accessible Areas

Given the ability for the Arena to be used in an endless variety of formats, the precise combination of wheelchair spaces will be determined on an event by event basis dependent on event format, and where practicable, a choice of locations are offered.

Tickets within the wheelchair areas can be purchased online via the specified ticket provider, however Braehead Arena strongly recommends that customers with disabilities notify them at the time of booking of any additional requirements or assistance needs in order to offer the best possible service.

Travel Guide

Disabled parking bays are available in the Braehead Arena blue multi storey car park close to the building. The car park operates on a first come first served basis only for all parking spaces. Blue badge holders must display their blue badges at all times whilst parked.
There is a taxi rank at the front of Braehead Shopping Centre for drop-off and pick ups.

Arrival Guide

Entry into the venue is either via the Braehead Arena main entrance adjacent to Pizza Hut on the first floor of the Braehead Shopping Centre food court or via our Braehead Ice Centre branded entrance on the ground floor of the Braehead Shopping Centre food court adjacent to Costa Coffee.

This is depending on the actual event, the entrance in use will be communicated to the ticket holders directly or via Braehead Arena social channels in advance of the events.
Staff are on hand at events to provide assistance if required.

Toilets

There is a unisex, wheelchair-accessible toilet complete with baby changing facilities in the Braehead Arena foyer.

Within Braehead Shopping Centre, there is an award-winning baby changing and feeding facility.
You will find this area on the upper level of the centre between Timpsons and Spud-u-like. Or simply ask a member of their team and they will point you in the right direction.

Within this area there are changing stations, bottle warmers and a private feeding area should you require it.

Customers With Medical Requirements

The Braehead Arena has a strict no food or drink policy in terms of items brought into the venue. However, they do welcome visitors who need to bring medicines, food or drink to manage a medical condition. To ensure they know about your needs, inform them in advance of events.

There is a Medical Room on the ground floor of the arena. Qualified medical staff are on duty when the arena is open to the public at all times. In the event of a medical emergency, please notify a steward who will radio for medical assistance.

Should you require a private area for personal care (e.g. private changing facilities / medicine storage or refrigeration) please speak to the staff who should be able to assist you.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome, but visitors are asked to bear in mind the noise levels at concerts and the potential use of special effects including pyrotechnics.

Strobe Lighting

Strobe lighting may be used during some performances and may not be communicated to the arena until the day of the event. Customers will be notified in advance (most commonly via signage on doors) or via Braehead Arena social channels if a performance includes the use of strobe lighting.

History

From 2002 to 2008, Braehead Arena was home to Scotland’s only professional basketball team, the Scottish Rocks. It has also hosted a variety of local sporting events and concerts.