Bizkaia Arena facts for kids
Great Bertsolari Championship in 2017
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| Location | Ronda de Azkue Nr. 1, 48902 Barakaldo, Biscay, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 43°17′17.65″N 2°59′26.64″W / 43.2882361°N 2.9907333°W |
| Capacity | Concerts: 26,000 Sports: 15,414 |
| Record attendance | 15,483 (Ukraine vs United States, 4 September 2014) |
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| Opened | November 2004 |
| Architect | ACXT |
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| Bizkaia Bilbao Basket (2009–2010) | |
The Bizkaia Arena is a huge indoor building in Barakaldo, which is part of Greater Bilbao in Spain. It's the biggest hall of its kind in Spain! This amazing place can hold up to 26,000 people for concerts and other big events. For sports like basketball, it can fit 15,414 fans.
The arena is part of a larger area called the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC). This whole complex, which includes the arena, opened in April 2004.
The Bizkaia Arena often hosts exciting basketball games. It was even one of the main places where the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup was held. That's a huge international basketball tournament! In 2018, the arena also hosted the annual MTV Europe Music Awards. It was the first time this big music show came to Bilbao.
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What is the Bizkaia Arena?
The Bizkaia Arena is a very flexible building. It can change its setup to host many different types of events. Imagine a place that can be a huge concert hall one day and a sports stadium the next!
- It's the largest multipurpose hall in Spain.
- It can hold 26,000 people for concerts.
- For sports, it has seats for 15,414 people.
- It's part of the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.
History of the Arena
The Bizkaia Arena has an interesting past, especially with sports and entertainment.
Basketball Home Games
For a while, the arena was the home court for the Spanish League basketball team, Bilbao Basket. This was during the 2009-10 season. Sometimes, they still use the arena for their biggest and most exciting games. In 2010, it hosted the final rounds of the Spanish King's Cup in basketball.
Big Games and Shows
The Bizkaia Arena has seen some famous events.
- It hosted a special game between Bilbao Basket and an NBA team from the United States, the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Many famous pop and rock stars have performed concerts here.
- Besides sports and music, the arena has also hosted other fun shows like opera and Disney on Ice.
- It's even used for important speeches and large meetings.
Images for kids
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The Bizkaia Arena hosting the Great Bertsolari Championship in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Bizkaia Arena para niños
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Bilbao Arena
- List of indoor arenas in Spain
