Who is the arena named after?

The venue is named in honour of Hungarian boxer László Papp.

What stood on this site prior to the arena?

The site was occupied by Budapest Sports Hall, which was destroyed by a fire.

What types of events take place at this venue?

The arena stages concerts, theatrical productions, circus performances, and sporting competitions such as ice hockey, basketball, and gymnastics.

Is there an intercity bus terminal at the facility?

A long-distance bus station is situated directly under the arena building.

Are major international handball tournament matches still held here?

Major handball championship tournaments were relocated to New Budapest Arena.

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László Papp Budapest Sports Arena: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Residents living nearby navigate heavy spectator crowds whenever headliners play, but the underground coach terminal provides immediate regional travel from their doorstep.

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About the place

A cavernous indoor bowl built to replace a razed predecessor anchors the city during international tours and indoor athletics.

The complex replaced the earlier sports hall that burnt down on the same footprint. Bearing the name of the champion boxer László Papp, the structure ranks behind MVM Dome as the second largest indoor arena in the country. The central floor accommodates global touring musicians, theatrical shows, circuses, and ice hockey tournaments.

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Athletics meets, world wrestling tournaments, and the annual Women's EHF Champions League Final Four dominate the sporting calendar. Directly under the arena, an active long-distance bus station operates daily coach lines, turning the building into a major transit transfer point where regional passengers cross paths with eventgoers.

Associations

László PappThe venue honors the celebrated Hungarian boxer with its official naming.
Underground Bus StationLong-distance coaches depart from a terminal integrated beneath the building.
Women's EHF Champions LeagueThe arena stages the annual Final Four tournament for top European clubs.
Event Traffic CongestionDeparting arena crowds clog surrounding streets and public transport lines.

Facts

The venue replaced the earlier Budapest Sports Hall after a fire destroyed the original structure.
The facility is the second largest indoor sports complex in Hungary after MVM Dome.
A long-distance coach station operates directly beneath the arena building.
The arena annually hosts the Final Four of the Women's EHF Champions League.

Updated September 24, 2026Source: Wikipedia

László Papp Budapest Sports Arena: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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A cavernous indoor bowl built to replace a razed predecessor anchors the city during international tours and indoor athletics.

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