Bilbao Arena is a multi-purpose indoor venue in Bilbao, the largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain. It is best known as the home ground of Bilbao Basket, and it serves as a base for other indoor sports as well as a stage for concerts and other events.
What to expect
With a capacity of roughly 10,000, the arena is a large hall, and the atmosphere depends on what is taking place. For basketball fans, a home game offers the chance to watch a Spanish club in a lively indoor setting. For those who prefer music or other entertainment, the venue has also hosted concerts and a range of events over the years.
- Sport: basketball, with Bilbao Basket as the home team, plus other indoor sports.
- Culture and entertainment: concerts and various events held throughout the year.
- Scale: a capacity of approximately 10,000, suited to big crowds.
Visiting Bilbao
The arena sits in Bilbao, a city known across Spain for its industrial heritage, its riverside walks and its strong local food culture. Visitors who come for an event can easily combine it with time in the old town, the waterfront, and the museums and cafés the city offers. Checking the schedule of events before travelling is the best way to plan, since the venue's programme changes with the season.