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Unibet Arena
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Former namesSaku Suurhall (2001–2022)
LocationHaabersti, Tallinn, Estonia
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OwnerMarcel Vichmann
OperatorOÜ Best Idea
CapacityConcerts: 10,000 (with standing)
Basketball: 7,200 seated
SurfaceVersatile
Construction
Broke ground7 July 2000[1]
OpenedNovember 2001
ArchitectEsa Viitanen (Pro Ark OY)
Andres Kariste (North Project AS)
Project managerLemminkäinen Eesti AS[1]
Tenants
BC Kalev/Cramo (KML) (2001–present)
Estonia men's national basketball team (2001–present)
Unibet Arena (then Saku Suurhall) in May 2017

Unibet Arena (named Saku Suurhall until 31 December 2022[2]) 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.[3]

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.[2]

History

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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.[4] 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.[3]

In 2029, the arena is set to host the group phase matches of the FIBA EuroBasket.[5]

Past events

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

Music

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Sports

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Concerts

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See also

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References

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  • Official website (in Estonian)

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