---
title: "Create a new arena"
method: POST
path: "/api/admin/arenas"
tags: ["Admin"]
---

# Create a new arena

`POST /api/admin/arenas`

Create a new arena for grouping and organizing competitions

## Request body

- object
  - `id` string, required — Arena ID (lowercase kebab-case)
  - `name` string, required — Arena name
  - `createdBy` string, required — Creator identifier
  - `category` string, required — Arena category
  - `skill` string, required — Arena skill type
  - `venues` string[] — Venue identifiers
  - `chains` string[] — Chain identifiers

## Response `201`

Arena created successfully

- object
  - `success` boolean — Operation success status
  - `arena` object
    - `id` string — Arena ID
    - `name` string — Arena name
    - `category` string — Arena category
    - `skill` string — Arena skill
    - `venues` string[], nullable
    - `chains` string[], nullable

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request - Invalid arena ID format or missing required fields
- `401` — Unauthorized - Admin authentication required
- `409` — Conflict - Arena with this ID already exists
- `500` — Server error

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