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The amphitheaters were the arenas for the gladiatorial games and the fighters were the gladiators.
In ancient Rome arenas were built from stone and concrete and the ruins of them can be found all over the areas of the ancient Roman empire. The arenas were used to hold plays and musical entertainment. They were also used for gladiator combats. In some cases the arenas could be used for having a meeting of sorts among the citizens and or military personnel.
Yes, gladiators in ancient Rome did engage in combat with lions as part of public entertainment events in arenas called amphitheaters.
Usually in the Colosseum or someplace similar
The arenas for the gladiatorial games were the amphitheatres.