New Ice Arena Announced for Dudley

ICITIES is delighted to announce the new ice arena in Dudley will be operated under the Planet Ice brand name.

The new venue will be located on Flood Street, in the heart of Dudley town centre, and will provide a modern home for ice sports and entertainment.

Designed to accommodate over 2,000 spectators, with both seated and standing viewing areas, the arena will be capable of hosting high level ice hockey fixtures, as well as a range of other ice based activities and events.

A planning application is expected to be submitted in autumn 2026, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.

A Planet Ice spokesperson said:
"Planet Ice is delighted to expand its brand legacy into the newest state of the art venue at Icities second ice arena development. As regional demand for ice sports reaches an all time high, Planet Ice is proud to deliver first class, premier services. We are especially excited to make history by bringing fast action, premium ice hockey to the Black Country for the very first time!"

Nick Payne, Director of ICITIES, commented:
"We are pleased to announce our second Arena development this year,"

"After a long search for a new Ice Arena site in the West Midlands we are delighted to have found this prime location in the centre of Dudley. The council have been a pleasure to work with and recognise that this development will bring around 50 new jobs to the region and enhance the local and region economy."

Nick went on to say, "Importantly the development will be served by the West Midland Metro, sitting between the Dudley Interchange and Flood Street stations. Showing an example of why the new Metro expansion is bringing new investment and community facilities to the wider West Midlands region."