BJK Akatlar Arena

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name=BJK Akatlar Arena
nickname=


Akatlar Arena
Landscape=yes
location=Akatlar, İstanbul
broke_ground=
opened=2004
owner=Beşiktaş J.K.
operator=
construction_cost=
architect=
tenants=Beşiktaş Cola Turka
seating_capacity=Basketball: 3, 200
Concert: 4, 500

BJK Akatlar Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Akatlar, Istanbul, Turkey. The arena is the home ground of Beşiktaş J.K., also serves the volleyball team. Besides, it is eligible to digest artistic events such as concerts.

The Istanbul Municipality had handed over its rights to multi-sports team Beşiktaş J.K. after a long time taking construction and opened in 2004.

Facilities

Landing on 45 turn land property; Akatlar Arena contains 6 tennis courts, 4 synthetic pitches, a covered car park, a indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, Turkey's biggest bowling club, a shopping centre, and several restaurants; on approximate 8500 square metres. There is a 120 square metres cafeteria, 5 buffets serving the spectators during matches and exhibitions, VIP resting rooms, 3 big ad 4 small lodges for total of 80 persons.

It has 7 entrances (3 for away supporters), and a different entrance and car park also for VIP. With complete precauitons for fire hazard, there is also a generator placed due to electricity power cuts.

A terrace is able to be used in summer time, there are 4 different locker rooms which provides to hold 2 consecutive matches. Each locker rooms have 10 shower baths, 3 urinals, private belonging wardrobes and, massage rooms. There are also 4 locker rooms for referees.

Notable Concerts

* Incubus in Mar 2007
* Roger Hodgson in 25 Oct 2007
* Nana Mouskouri in Nov 2007

External links

* [http://www.bjk.com.tr/tr/haberler.php?xl=yazi&l=h&h_no=3378 BJK Akatlar Arena]
* [http://www.bjk.com.tr/ BJK Official Website]
*tr icon [http://bjk.turkbul.com Beşiktaş J.K. Websites & News]