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Franzi | Games
Franzi | Games 
31-Oct-2025 | Casinos
MERKUR and LANXESS arena become partners
Where emotions run high and the lights shine bright, MERKUR is now part of the action: MERKUR Casinos NRW are joining forces with the LANXESS arena – celebrating the thrill of live entertainment in all its diversity.
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MERKUR and LANXESS arena become partners
Passion for Live Entertainment
When music, lights, and emotions come together, it’s showtime in Cologne! And right in the middle of it all: MERKUR Casinos NRW. As the new partner of the LANXESS arena, MERKUR brings even more sparkle, excitement, and entertainment to Europe’s largest event venue.
Around two million people visit the arena every year. It’s where international superstars take the stage, sports legends create goosebump moments, and comedy greats keep the crowds laughing. It’s the perfect setting for what MERKUR stands for: emotion, experience, and pure entertainment.
✍️ Quick Facts about the LANXESS arena
- Opened: 1998 (originally named “Kölnarena”)
- Capacity: up to 20,000 visitors
- Events: around 150–200 per year
- Visitors: approximately two million annually
As part of the partnership, MERKUR will have a strong brand presence throughout the arena and create interactive experiences at selected events: giving guests the chance to feel the MERKUR spirit up close.
From the first beat to the final applause: MERKUR is right where live entertainment comes to life. This partnership is a perfect match: brand meets emotion, play meets show, MERKUR meets Cologne.
