BJK Akatlar Arena

Akatlar Arena

Beşiktaş Akatlar Arena
Former names	Beşiktaş Milangaz Arena (2011-2012) Beşiktaş Integral Arena
Location	Akatlar, İstanbul
Coordinates	41.08680°N 29.02341°E / 41.08680; 29.02341
Owner	Beşiktaş J.K.
Capacity	Basketball: 3,200 Concert: 4,500
Construction
Opened	2004 (2004)
Renovated	2020
Tenants
Beşiktaş Basketball Bahçeşehir Koleji

Akatlar Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Akatlar, Istanbul, Turkey. The arena is the home court of Beşiktaş J.K.; it also serves the volleyball team. It is also suitable to host other events, such as concerts.

The Istanbul Municipality handed over its rights to multi-sports team Beşiktaş J.K. after the arena's construction and opening in 2004.

Facilities

Located on 45 dunams of land property, Akatlar Arena contains six tennis courts, four synthetic pitches, a covered car park, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, Turkey's biggest bowling club, a shopping centre, and several restaurants, all on approximately 8,500 m² (91,000 sq ft). There is a 120 m² (1,300 sq ft) cafeteria, five buffets serving the spectators during matches and exhibitions, VIP resting rooms, and three big and four small lodges for total of 80 persons.

The arena has seven entrances (three for visiting-team supporters), and a different entrance and car park also for VIPs. With complete precautions for fire hazards, there is also a generator placed in case of electrical power outages.

A terrace is available for use in summer time. There are four different locker rooms, which permit the arena to hold two consecutive matches. Each locker room has ten shower baths, three urinals, as well as private wardrobes and massage rooms. There are also four locker rooms for referees.

Notable concerts

• Incubus in March 2007
• Roger Hodgson on 25 October 2007
• Nana Mouskouri in Nov 2007

External links

• BJK Official Website
• Beşiktaş Akatlar Arena