Boris Trajkovski Sports Center

The Boris Trajkovski Sports Center (Macedonian: Спортски центар Борис Трајковски, romanized: Sportski centar Boris Trajkovski) in Skopje is a multi-functional indoor sports arena. It is located in the Karpoš Municipality of Skopje, North Macedonia.

Boris Trajkovski Sports Center
Former namesBoris Trajkovski Sports Hall
LocationSkopje, North Macedonia
Coordinates42.0098°N 21.4039°E / 42.0098; 21.4039
OwnerCity of Skopje
OperatorSC Boris Trajkovski
Capacity10,000 (6,500 fixed + 3,500 removable seats)
Construction
Broke groundJune 2004
Opened22 May 2008
Construction cost 17 million
ArchitectMavrovoproekt
Tenants
North Macedonia national basketball team
North Macedonia men's national handball team
North Macedonia national volleyball team

It is named after the former president, Boris Trajkovski, who died in a plane crash in 2004. It has a maximum seating capacity of 7,000 for handball, 7,500 for basketball and 10,000 for concerts. The venue also contains four restaurants and a sports bar. The arena is home to the North Macedonia national basketball team (men and women), North Macedonia men's national handball team (men and women) and North Macedonia national volleyball team (men and women).

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