Zagreb Arena

10000 Zagreb, Ul. Vice Vukova 8
10000 Zagreb, Ul. Vice Vukova 8
Arena Zagreb – Croatia's largest multifunctional arena

Arena Zagreb is one of Zagreb's iconic buildings, which opened its doors in 2008, primarily for the 2009 Men's Handball World Championship. Since then, it has served as the most important sports and event venue in the Croatian capital and the entire region. Key facts

  • Location: Ul. Vice Vukova 8, Novi Zagreb, Croatia
  • Capacity:
    • Sports events: 15,200–16,500 people
    • Concerts: up to 22,000–24,000 people
  • Opening: December 27, 2008.
  • Owner: City of Zagreb.
  • Operator: Zagreb Arena Ltd.
Why is it special?

Arena Zagreb is not just a sports hall – it is a multifunctional complex that includes the Arena Center, one of Zagreb's largest shopping and entertainment centers. Visitors will find here:

  • Restaurants, cafes
  • Multiplex cinema
  • Wellness center
  • Numerous shops and public parking lots
Events and functions

The arena hosts:

  • International sporting events: handball, basketball, ice hockey, futsal, athletics
  • Concerts: performances by world stars (e.g. Sting, André Rieu, Eros Ramazzotti)
  • Exhibitions, fairs, congresses
    Thanks to its modern technical equipment and excellent acoustics, Arena Zagreb is an ideal venue for all large-scale events.
Architectural interest

The building was constructed by TriGránit (Hungary) and Ingra (Croatia), and was designed by the UPI-2M studio in Zagreb. The arena won the Structural Design Award of the Year at the 2009 World Architecture Festival. [