The arena is situated on Nemunas Island, a man-made landmass in the center of the river.
It was designed by architect Eugenijus Miliūnas and features a facade composed of large, semi-transparent glass panels.
The building was constructed to replace the aging Kaunas Sports Hall as the primary venue for EuroBasket 2011.
The arena roof structure is supported by steel trusses that allow for a column-free interior space.
It is frequently cited as the most visited basketball arena in the EuroLeague due to high attendance numbers.
The island surrounding the arena was developed as a recreational park following the venue's completion.
It is one of the few arenas in Europe to feature a restaurant that overlooks the court bowl directly.
The arena complex includes a separate facility for swimming and water sports on the island.
Žalgirio arena is the largest indoor multipurpose venue in the Baltic States, located on an island in the Nemunas River in Kaunas, Lithuania. Opened in 2011, it primarily serves as the home court for the BC Žalgiris basketball team. The venue features a retractable roof and a modular seating design that accommodates up to 15,000 spectators for concerts and 20,000 for events. Its architectural footprint occupies the entire Nemunas Island, which is accessible via footbridges. The facility hosts major international sports championships, large-scale touring musical acts, and corporate exhibitions. It serves as a central hub for Lithuanian professional sports culture and live entertainment in the Kaunas region.
From the pedestrian bridge connecting the city center to the island, capturing the arena against the river backdrop.
Check the official website's event calendar for early venue entry times if you have floor seats.
Utilize the walking paths around Nemunas Island before the event to see the river views.
Purchase parking passes in advance if you intend to arrive by vehicle, as on-site capacity is limited.
Do not attempt to park in nearby shopping center lots, as they strictly enforce time limits for non-customers during event days.
Open year-round but operates primarily on an event-based schedule; typically closed to the public on non-event days.
