Unibet Arena (named Saku Suurhall until 31 December 2022) 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.

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.

History

Initial plans for the arena were announced in August 1999. Unibet Arena opened in November 2001. Since 2002, the arena is a member of the European Arenas Association (EAA).

A total of 13,220 m 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.

Past events

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

Music

• Eurovision Song Contest 2002
• Pirate Station Future (November 22, 2008) & Immortal (December 18, 2009)
• Eesti Laul final (2016–2022)

Sports

• Tallinn International Horse Show (2002–present)
• Simpel Session (2004–present)
• 2002 and 2008 European Karate Championships
• 2010 European Figure Skating Championships
• 2013 European Cadet Judo Championships
• 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
• 2015 Toyota Four Nations Cup
• 2021 Men's European Volleyball Championship (Pool D matches)
• 2023 Women's European Volleyball Championship (Pool D matches)

Concerts

See also

• List of indoor arenas in Estonia