Arena Burgas (Bulgarian: Арена Бургас) is a modern, multifunctional indoor arena located in the Bulgarian Black Sea port city of Burgas.
Here are the key facts about the arena:
Opening and construction history: The arena officially opened on May 18, 2023. However, construction was marked by significant delays and budget overruns—groundbreaking took place as early as 2014—leading to heated debate and criticism within Bulgaria at times.
Capacity:
For sporting events, the arena offers approximately 4,100 standard seats, which can be expanded to up to 6,100 seats using retractable (telescopic) stands.
For concerts and major events (incorporating standing room on the arena floor), capacity can increase to up to 15,000 spectators.
Usage & sports of the Arena Burgas
The arena is the largest of its kind in Bulgaria and is designed to host a wide range of sports, including basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis, indoor athletics, gymnastics, and martial arts. It serves as a venue for home games for basketball clubs (such as BC Chernomorets) and hosts international sporting events (such as Volleyball Nations League matches).
Major events:
In August 2026, it was announced that Arena Burgas had been selected to host the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in May 2027.
