László Papp Budapest Sports Arena
The Papp László Budapest Sports Arena is located in Budapest's 14th district, on Stefánia Road, right next to the Puskás Arena. It is one of the largest and most modern indoor event venues in the country, welcoming more than half a million visitors annually. The arena hosts not only sporting events, but also concerts, exhibitions, and international events. History
The predecessor of the Arena was the Budapest Sports Hall, which opened in 1982 but was destroyed in a tragic fire in December 1999. Construction of the new facility began in 2001, and it opened its doors on March 13, 2003. Since 2004, it has been named after László Papp, the three-time Olympic champion boxer, who is one of the greatest figures in Hungarian sport. Capacity and facilities
The Arena can be flexibly adapted to different events:
- Concerts: capacity for up to 12,500 people
- Sports events: 11,390 spectators for boxing matches, 9,479 for ice hockey games
- Conferences and exhibitions: several smaller rooms and VIP services are available
The building's modern technical equipment, excellent acoustics and easy accessibility make it one of the most popular event venues in the region. Accessibility
The Sportarena is easily accessible by public transport: it is located in the immediate vicinity of the Puskás Ferenc Stadion stop on the M2 metro line, tram line 1, and several bus routes. For those arriving by car, parking and a bus station are available under the building. Interesting facts
- The building's distinctive "pebble" shape was designed by Hungarian architects.
- It weighs over 200,000 tons and has the largest granite surface in Hungary.
- The Arena hosts dozens of concerts by world-famous artists and prestigious sporting events every year.
