Unibet Arena

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Unibet Arena (then Saku Suurhall) in May 2017

Unibet Arena (named Saku Suurhall until 31 December 2022<ref name="ERR">Template:Cite web</ref>) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the Haabersti subdistrict of the Estonian capital, Tallinn. Opened in November 2001, it is the largest multi-purpose hall in the country with around 7,200 seats but can hold up to 10,000 people.<ref name="sakusuurhall.ee, 2020" />

It generally hosts basketball games, as well as sport competitions, trade fairs, corporate events and concerts. The name sponsor for the arena is the Swedish sports betting company Unibet and the venue is owned by businessman Marcel Vichmann via his company Best Idea OÜ.<ref name="ERR"/>

History

A view of Haabersti in 2023. On the photo is Unibet Arena and Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre.

Initial plans for the arena were announced in August 1999.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Unibet Arena opened in November 2001. Since 2002, the arena is a member of the European Arenas Association (EAA).

A total of 13,220 m2 spread over four floors. Every year around 300 events take place in the hall, of which about 70 are major events. It accommodates up to 10,000 spectators, of which 7,200 are seated. The first event in the hall was the Irish dance show Lord of the Dance.<ref name="sakusuurhall.ee, 2020">Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2029, the arena is set to host the group phase matches of the FIBA EuroBasket.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Past events

Some of the notable events, which took place in the arena are:

Music

Sports

Concerts

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See also

References

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