The roar of the crowd, the rumble of the seats, the flashes of the cameras, the anticipation of the moment… All of that contributes to the fan experience at a great sporting event. And for more than a decade, Zalgirio Arena, located on Nemunas Island in the heart of Kaunas, has delivered those experiences as well as any other basketball venue in the world.
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four is headed to Zalgirio Arena in May knowing that the combination of the pinnacle of the European basketball calendar, the magic of the arena itself and Lithuania's passion for the sport will create an atmosphere that is second to none.
The largest multifunctional arena in the Baltic region, Zalgirio Arena can and has hosted a wide array of events, from handball to volleyball, fitness and ice skating competition, theatrical events, expos and other private functions. However, it is most used for basketball games and concerts.
Zalgiris Kaunas regularly sells out its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games at the basketball seating capacity of 15,415, though the arena can fit in another 5,000 spectators for concerts. The Zalgirio Arena record for attendance is 20,517 for a concert by Lithuanian pop band SEL in 2015. The arena also has smaller halls, which can accommodate more intimate shows for as few as 400 people.