Mercedes-Benz Sports Academy

The Mercedes-Benz Factory Basketball Academyis one of Kecskemét's most important multifunctional sports facilities, located at the heart of the city's sporting life. The building's presentation on the internet contains the following main points: About the facility The Mercedes-Benz Factory Basketball Academy (formerly the site of the former municipal swimming pool) opened its doors in 2017 following a major renovation. The aim of the investment was to create a modern, multifunctional sports center that not only serves basketball training and education, but also other sports and everyday activities., but also provides space for other sports and everyday physical education. Main features and functions

• Multifunctionality: Although the academy's main focus is basketball, the building was designed to accommodate several other sports. For example, there is space for volleyball, and other sports facilities are also available.
• Training and education: The facility is the Mercedes-Benz Factory Basketball Academy(Kecskemét Junior Sport Nonprofit Ltd.), which is a key base for the local training and education of basketball players.
• Architectural features:The building is unique in that it was created by converting a former industrial monument, the old municipal swimming pool. so during the design process, great emphasis was placed on preserving the existing architectural features, while equipping it with modern sports technology.
• Sports museum: According to the plans, the building will also house a sports museum displaying sports memorabilia.
• Community functions: The academy will also be open to the local community, offering various programs, such as family basketball sessions, to anyone interested.