The National Gymnastics Arena (NGA) is one of the most modern sports facilities in Baku. Opened in 2014, this magnificent building is designed to host both national and international competitions. The arena is suitable for rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, and other sports events. Thanks to its flexible architectural design, the seating capacity can be increased from 5,000 to 9,000, with designated areas for both open and covered sections.

NGA is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing the ideal conditions for hosting major sporting events across multiple disciplines. Athletes conduct their daily training here and prepare for international tournaments. The complex also features training halls, cafes, classrooms, and a range of modern facilities catering to athletes’ needs.

For large-scale events, the arena offers two competition areas, VIP cafes for sponsors, and dedicated media and interview rooms. Fully compliant with international standards, NGA ensures world-class conditions for athletes, media representatives, and spectators alike. In 2017, it proudly hosted the European Women’s Volleyball Championship, including its spectacular final matches.

The Brno Exhibition Centre is one of the most important multifunctional venues in the Czechia. For decades, it has hosted concerts by world stars, trade fairs, congresses, and sporting events. The Rolling Stones, KISS, Sum 41, and Mireille Mathieu have performed on its stages, and visitors have enjoyed festivals such as Majáles and Summerfest.

Pavilion P, completed in 2009, is a symbol of the modern era. It is the largest and most modern hall at the Brno Exhibition Centre, with an area of over 15,000 m² and a height of up to 12 meters. Thanks to its flexible design with a minimum of columns and state-of-the-art technical facilities, it offers ideal conditions for sporting and cultural events.

It is here that the European Women's Volleyball Championship will take place in 2026. Visitors can look forward to top performances by European teams in a modern environment that has already hosted a number of major events, such as the Final Four of the CEV Golden European League in men's volleyball, the Czechia Championship Gaming Festival, and the upcoming Hummel Open Game 2026 in floorball.

Since its inauguration in 1971, Scandinavium has been a central stage for international sport, music, and culture in Gothenburg. During its first decade, the arena hosted over a thousand events – from concerts with Johnny Cash, ABBA, and The Rolling Stones to World Championships in fencing, wrestling, and figure skating. That same decade saw the birth of the Gothenburg Horse Show, which soon became one of the world’s premier equestrian events.

On the ice, Frölunda HC has made history with multiple championships, and Sweden’s Davis Cup victory remains one of the arena’s defining moments. Scandinavium has also hosted World Championships in ice hockey, handball, and short-course swimming, and Whitney Houston set a crowd record that still stands.

Beyond sports, the arena has welcomed legendary performers including Prince, Beyoncé, Elton John, and Black Sabbath. With fifty years of passion behind it, Scandinavium now looks ahead as the world’s best volleyball players gather in Gothenburg in 2026.