Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall

Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall – an iconic sports facility in New Belgrade

The Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall (Serbian: Хала спортова Ранко Жеравица) is a multi-purpose sports arena located in the New Belgrade district of Belgrade. The building was opened in 1968 and renamed in 2016 in honor of the legendary Serbian basketball coach Ranko Žeravica. Main features

• Address: Ulica Pariske komune 20, New Belgrade, Serbia
• Capacity:
  • Sports events: approx. 5,000 people
  • Concerts: up to 7,000 people
• Shape: circular, 60 meters in diameter
• Floor space: 5,664 m²
• Sports field dimensions: 43.5 m × 24.5 m
• Height: 8.15 m

Functions and services

• Two universal halls, a professional gym, changing rooms and offices next to the large sports hall
• Thanks to its excellent acoustics, it is a frequent venue for concerts and cultural events
• Provides space for professional athletes, clubs and amateurs alike
• VIP and standard seating, as well as standing room, can be arranged depending on the type of event

Historical significance

The hall has been home to numerous Belgrade sports clubs, including the famous KK Partizan basketball team, which played here between 1970 and 1990. One of the most memorable moments in the hall's history was the 1989 Korać Cup final, when Partizan defeated the Italian team Pallacanestro Cantù. 1

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Cultural events

The sports hall stage has already hosted such renowned performers as:

• Riblja Čorba, Bajaga i Instruktori, Van Gogh, The Stranglers, Placebo, Brian Adams, Paul Anka, The Cranberries, and many others 2.