Fenerbahçe Ülker Sports and Event Hall (Turkish: Fenerbahçe Ülker Spor ve Etkinlik Salonu) is a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey. The arena is owned and operated by Fenerbahçe S.K. The arena has a capacity of 15,000 people for concerts and 13,059 for basketball games,[4] and it has hosted national and international sports events, such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and weightlifting; as well as concerts and congresses.
Structure and features
Designed by Ömerler Architecture,[7] the arena covers an area of approximately 55,000 m2 (590,000 sq ft) and is one of the major sports arenas in the city of Istanbul. The arena also has fast-food cafeterias and restaurants. It also has 6 locker room areas, 5 additional small locker rooms, 44 lounge areas, VIP seating areas, and a 2,500 capacity hall, which can be used for both training and practice games.[8] Including the lounge and VIP areas, the arena can seat up to 13,800 people for sporting events.[5]
The arena has the biggest scoreboard in Europe,[9] whilst having the first basketball museum of Turkey.[10]