Arena Zagreb
90,340 sqm
Indoor Space
24,000
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
1
Breakout Rooms
2
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Arena Zagreb is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Zagreb, Croatia, known for its striking architectural design featuring 86 massive curved concrete columns. Opened in 2008, it was primarily built for the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship and has since become the largest indoor and sports arena in Croatia, hosting a wide array of sporting competitions, concerts, exhibitions, fairs, conventions, and congresses. The venue is recognized for its multifunctionality, state-of-the-art technical equipment, and flexible spatial organization, allowing for various configurations from large-scale concerts to intimate events. It is integrated with the adjacent Arena Centar, a shopping and entertainment complex, and serves as a significant landmark and development trigger for its surrounding urban area.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Stadium
City
Zagreb
Country
HR
Total Indoor Space
90,340 sqm
Max Plenary
24,000
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
2
Airport Distance
14 min
Full Address
Ulica Vice Vukova 8, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, HR
Event Spaces & Rooms
2 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Hall | arena | — | — | — | — | — |
| Small Hall | multi-purpose room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The design of Arena Zagreb includes features for saving in the volume of air that needs to be conditioned within the court bowl. The venue also contributed significantly to the urbanity and development of a previously neglected and undeveloped city area, acting as a magnet and development trigger for the region.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
18 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
Arena Zagreb was constructed through a public-private partnership (PPP) involving the Republic of Croatia, the City of Zagreb, and the Ingra-TriGránit consortium. Under a 28-year agreement, the City of Zagreb and Croatian government committed to annual payments of €7.2 million for construction amortization plus €300,000 for maintenance, totaling €210 million in public funds channeled through Zagreb Holding.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 14 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 2
- Breakout Rooms
- 1
- Indoor Space
- 90,340 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Zagreb, Croatia
Europe — Central Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026